Part 1: Upload 2 images of current classwork: a project(s) you are currently working on or have completed from one of your studio/visual studies courses.

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  1. What was the goal of the assignment? Or what was the question posed by this assignment?
    The goal of the assignment was to draw one of two bags in our sketchbook using a medium of our choice.
  2. How did you go about reaching this goal or answering this question?
    I opted to go with pencils. I took pictures of the bag so that I could continue to work on my drawing outside of class.

Part 2: Self-Critique: On your blog, answer the following questions about one project you are currently working on or have completed from one of your studio/visual studies courses (see Part 1 of Blog post #3).

  1. What is the strongest aspect of this work?
    I think I did a pretty decent job with the shading. The bag was comprised of white, blue, red, and black. It may not be immediately obvious which parts of the bag were what color, but I think my shading was consistent enough to make it clear which parts of the bag are the same color and which parts are different colors from each other. I also think I did a good job with the shading on the straps.
  2. What is the weakest aspect?
    I could have done a much better job making the bag look more three dimensional. I had a hard time drawing the folds and creases on the bag, so I ended up avoiding them as much as possible. I don’t think it makes my bag look awful, but it definitely makes it look a lot more 2D than I wanted.
  3. How can the project be strengthened conceptually?
    I must become one with the bag.
  4. How can the project be strengthened technically?
    Draw more folds and creases. Exaggerate shadows to make them pop out more and to avoid use of darker lines
  5. Additional notes.
    I wish I could draw without resting my hand on the page. Look how smudged the whole of the page looks.