I decided to do few sketches on metal smithing again, but this time with techniques we've been working on in class. These first two were designed as hair accessories:

 . All of these have circular metal designs and I knew it could be done by spiraling metal around a dowel rod or any easy rod and then cut them with snips. I hope you like these sketches. 

         For out next project of Metal Smithing, I think I might make a twisted chain or locks of little chains. the twisted might be a little difficult because of the kind of tools there are but I think it can work. The locks of little chains will be evenly spaced with tiny beads, such as this: . I think this is the one I will probably go with after finalization but I was also equally attracted to this . I think it's simple and quick in the process of making it. Also, these can be made with the tools that are present unlike this twisted styled chain . I think this chain is charming and doesn't need any beads or lockets to compliment it, but the only problem is that it will take time and patience to create it. But, these are the two kind of styles I'm interested in. Take a look at some of the lockets I admire:    . Oh how I wish I had all of these. :) 

Metal Smithing

          I am really looking forward to my next project, which is Metal Smithing. I decided to look up few images of different objects you can create with Metal Smithing and when I found out that you can make your own jewelry, I was beyond excited. I've made my own jewelry before but they never appeared like my teacher's own jewelry. Her jewelry has inspired me. So, here are some of what I would like to make:. 
I think these are very elegant and feminine, which is why I really like these, and they are really neat. There are so many more varieties that you can find on this website: http://www.jewelrymakingdaily.com/. I like this idea a lot because making these can benefit you so much! You can make your own jewelry line :) Please check the website out and let me know what you think about it. Thank you.

Art related Articles

WHAT DO YOU SEE? Have you spotted anything but heaven in this painting? Well, take a look at this close up of the same painting by Giotto in the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi: I know, it's quite a close up, but it's also the only way you can see the devil. Have you spotted it yet? Right side of the cloud. This was discovered by Italian art historian Chiara Frugone."It shows a profile of a figure with a hooked nose, a sly smile, and dark horns" hidden among the clouds. Sergio Fusetti, the chief restorer of bascilia, said that Giotto really didn't want the "devil" to be the concentration of the painting and probably painted it among the clouds "to have a bit of fun." This is quite fascinating, right? I thought so to! But not only that, it is said that he might have painted it as someone he knew by portraying him as a devil. Hmm, what do think about that?!

Abstract yet Real!

        The reason I've become interested in Art or even acknowledged the idea of it is by doodling. Most of the time I'm unaware when I am drawing in the corner of my notebook in class or when I'm on the phone, and I realize that what I was creating is so abstract yet so real because I feel like, in the end, it represents my emotions. Take a look at these:

   All of these paintings make me feel relaxed and refreshed. I mean the burst of the bubbles in the first, the slow movements and softness in the second, and the mesmerizing in all three paintings make me feel that way. What I most admire about these paintings is that you don't really have to plan it out. I feel like the artist, Joanna Dur, decided to paint whatever came to her mind at the time, which is how I'm most of the time. But it's not really that simple because, even if they are abstract, you want to make them as real as possible. That's how I'm anyway because I dwell on everything so much, but I enjoy that. And I enjoy abstract art. What do you feel about these paintings?

           This weeks blog, I've decided to explore my concept for the current project I've been working on. First of all, my concept is based on anatomy and I chose this because it's different from what I usually work with, something new. The project is a mosaic that students have to create with their concept in mind, and I've decided to create what ever I can of anatomical structures and capture them in an indirect, and completely out of the league, way.

For instance,  take a look at this: . What do you feel about this? What do you think it looks like if you compare it to nature? Let me enlighten you on what I think, or share my perspective. I feel like the texture and the lines take on a look of wood, but actually it's a piece of muscle tissue, and when i think of wood and compare it to nature, I think of tree bark. So, I've decided to collect such pictures of living organism's tissues to create a nature like background, except with anatomical base, for my mosaic. These are some other, similar tissues I am collecting:  . I know it can be difficult to mold anatomy in to admiring art. and believe me it is, but the whole process is quite interesting and you'll actually find out how your mind works to create something that's not necessarily art material, commonly, into art material. Please let me know what you think, I am always looking for opinions. Thank you. 

Hilda Hiary- Contemporary "Universal" Painter

                                                                                                                             

            How interesting would it be if paintings could communicate with other paintings? Hilary Hiary, a contemporary artist, hopes that her work of art can "talk and move" and just "jump out of the square" in her studio. When asked if her paintings are more of an abstract or landscape, Hilary said she views her paintings as "universal" because she says she is never inspired from other artists. She refuses to attend art exhibitions because most of the artwork participating in those events are of today's world, and she feels they are not original. Her beliefs are quite unusual and I was drawn to how she explains what her paintings are about. She said she is a constant traveler because she enjoys that and she learns more, whether it is of general knowledge or mainly about herself and the talent she is blessed with. She said her favorite traveling place is the desert, Jodi Wadi Rum, she discovers more about herself when she is alone in a place like that. If you would like to know more about Hilary Hiary, here is a link to the full interview - http://www.artquotes.net/artists/hiary/artist-interview.htm -. You'll be left thinking about what she says to whether she thinks she is an artist, what she means by "universal" exactly, and where she sees herself in 10 years! It's breathtaking what she has given up to pursue such a soulful career! 

    

          Here are some of the artist's paintings, enjoy!