masks in front of mirror

Final product

pointallism

using this style of drawing may take a long time, but i feel it will be well worth it in the end

ref. images for masks

maslow's triangle

this is the triangle im using for my images to be drawn within the masks. im focusing on the bottom three tiers

basic human needs/wants

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs

mask layouts

here are the mask layouts

design concepts

pepakura mask

cultural designs

african designs

native american designs

asian designs

celtic designs

mask designs

 traditional african masks

traditional asian masks

traditional european masks

traditional native american masks

research

wiki:     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask
history: http://www.historyofmasks.net/
            http://www.kmop.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&lang=en
types:   http://www.usq.edu.au/artsworx/schoolresources/goodwomanofszechwan/masks

calendar for the project

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKcIOBPQ-5E

this is a quick video about how to make sure the paper structure is firm and secure.

the rough of what my project will look like in the gallery

progress on the paper mask

Senior Studio Contract

            My work for the senior thesis will consist of several works, possibly 4 or 5 pieces, to make up a full body of work. The work will include 3D modeling, paper sculpture, and traditional 2D drawing. These three components will comprise the total of each of the 4 or 5 pieces, and when put all together, will be the finished work.

            The “theme” of my project is based around culture, and equality. Basically how all the different people and cultures around the world all have the same essential qualities, and how we as humans are almost identical. (Granted, there are a few odd ones in the group).

            The formal aesthetics for this project will be the formation of paper masks, all formed from the same 3D model, and molded with slightly different features. I plan on these masks being all black and white, with possible varying gradients, along with different cultural designs to emphasis the concept. Having said this, I plan on driving some of my own thoughts and ideas into these designs, to better emphasis their equality.

            The final format will be 4 or 5, head sized paper sculpted masks. For now, I will say 4 masks, roughly 12in tall and 8in wide, for a total of 12in high, and about 38in wide (48in wide with 5 masks). These masks will be mounted on to the surface of a wall.   

Side Note: I should not need any equipment that I do not already have. 

Calendar (subject to change)

I HAVE AN IDEA! cultures, cultures, cultures. all of em, ever...ok, well maybe not ALL of them. TIME TO HIT THE BOOKS!

Update 9/4

Been thinking about how i want to go about designing my final project. I have the concepts down, but not sure how i want to go about placing them on. might have to do some research on that.

Artist Summary

            The areas of digital art in which I excel the most at and more importantly have the most fun with is the actual modeling of the object or character. I do find myself drawing a large majority of the time as well, which contributes to my modeling in many ways. I don’t believe that I have a specific theme or idea that I focus on, but when it comes to drawing I find myself sticking to a specific style, at least as of late. This style focuses heavily on high contrast and very stylized images. When I get in the “zone” I could draw or work on a model all day without stopping. Music also has a very big impact on my work, and can sometimes take me in a different direction with my work. An artist that I find myself searching a lot is the work of John Howe. His work on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings has inspired me to take my work to the next level and keeps my striving to be great.  

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First day of class! WOOOOOOOOOT!