while I've made a lot of progress, I feel behind but that's most likely the result of being an overachiever. While the framework is laid perfectly I have yet to make very many permanent decisions and that makes me uneasy. In the next week ill have to start solidifying my decisions. I did, however, change the composition significantly. The bison that I had planned to have in the top left-hand corner is now in the center, changing the composition from a hexagon to a diagonal line. while the change hasn't presented any issues, I'm concerned about how it will affect the communication of my concept. It went from a net-like composition to more of an time-line like feel and I'm not sure how that will affect the audience and my concept. Craftsmanship is something I've struggled with towards the end of previous projects but this one seems to be an exception. I haven't had to compromise any of my planned elements and the unexpected ones I've added have been well done.
Just like the last critique i didn't get feedback on anything I should change, the decision the move the bison was my own even though afterward my peers supported the idea. Nobody is really worried about my progress or my execution of this project which is both troubling and reassuring. This is troubling because if I am going in the wrong direction i won't know and I haven't been able to make many improvements to my original plan. But I am also reassured that I haven't been getting a lot of feedback because that means my peers trust in my ideas and think i can execute my vision and that I came up with a good idea to begin with. If there is any advice or critique you can give me it would be greatly appreciated.
Melanie High's LinenVelvetGum Exhibition in 2005 has been an inspiration for me to use shadows and lighting within the composition instead of as a byproduct.
https://www.behance.net/gallery/10010307/LinenVelvetGum-Exhibition-2005
Niki Urban's Animal skulls/bones has become a source of inspiration because I've been playing with the idea of doing something additive to the skulls while still respecting the fact its a dead animal. I feel this is an amazing example of how to add to a skull without taking away from it.
https://www.behance.net/gallery/49955865/Animal-skullsbones
The only suggestion I would give you is to make sure you stay calm and steady like you have been. There was a couple incidents in class where you dropped some beads and lost a couple so I just don’t want that to slow you down at all. Besides that, I know you feel behind but the progress is coming along so nicely and your concept is well conveyed. Keep up the good work!
I definitely agree with the previous comment that I love the new composition. I do want to know more about whether or not you will be doing anything else to the skulls, I feel like everything is falling into place and looking really good, but I almost feel like painting the skulls slightly or tinting them could add more character. Overall, I'm soo excited to see where this goes so I would say you are in a pretty good place.
I like the new timeline composition you have because it fits well with your concept by showing transitioning through stages. If you haven't been getting much feedback on what could change, then I believe you're doing fine. If you really want to know if you're heading in the right direction then discuss it with Richburg, but from what I've seen I think you're doing well with showcasing your concept through your artwork.