
2. My artistic strengths are my ability to see shapes rather than an image as a whole. Sometimes it helps to be able to break down an object into shapes and makes the object not seem as difficult to draw either. I'm also a perfectionist which can be both a strength and a weakness. In ways I think its a strength when it allows me to zone in on detail, and accurate drawings. Although, it can be a weakness because it makes me see all mistakes I made. This makes me very critical of my own work, and can discourage me. In the end I think I have a rather balanced set of strengths and weaknesses. My opinion might change over the years as my artistic skills change and learn more about myself.

4. My favorite project honestly was the acrylic wash of the parrot. I created by cropping an image I found online and then doing a full value sketch on a piece of illustration board. Then I painted several layers of watered down acrylic paint one on the top of each other. I liked it because I liked how the look of the picture changed as the layers built up. At first I feared that I would never be able to get the right colors. I think the piece says a lot about me, in the way of growth. I never done this technique before and I think the piece shows that its okay to go outside of my comfort zone. Turns out I like the technique way more than I thought. The piece is a lot better than the rest of my work because I spent way more time into the project than anything else. Also, I had help during it, from someone who is amazing at that technique. What makes it good is the detail I created with the layering of colors and each individual feather stroke. I DO NOT HAVE A PICTURE OF THE PIECE BECAUSE YOU TOOK IT UP TO GRADE, I WILL UPDATE IT WITH A PICTURE WHEN I FINISH IT.!!!!