Friday, May 2, 2014
Friday, April 11, 2014
Blog Reviews
Urbanautica
Undercover #15: Gabriel Jones
The layout of this blog was very easy to navigate through. I liked how I was able to just scroll down and see many different photographs and stories about certain images.
What interested me the most to read this article was the photo that is shown above. This image was photographed and displayed as an album cover for the band "Arcade Fire". This image really caught my eye because of the colors and how they blend so well with one another.
This article was written about the band "Arcade Fire" and it goes into detail about how they are from Canada and when on tour in Texas they stopped at different anonymous locations and Gabriel Jones took different pictures of these locations and it was to represent the American suburbs. I was really interested with this article because the material was photographed here in Texas and I thought it was really cool how they tried to incorporate so many visions of stereotypical American suburbs from only one state.
Triangle Triangle
I liked this image because it is very abstract in view. I like how the limestone is different colors and it just works very well with each section. I also like how it isn't perfect. It definitely brings out the abstractedness of the lines and the sections of this cliff.
Boooooom!!
"Feathers" Camera-less photography by Taylor Curry
The layout of this blog is very simple. I liked how I could just click photos and it sent me directly to different articles and photos.
What caught my attention the most was the wide variety of different feathers Taylor had in her article. They ranged from big to small and neutral in color to very loud in color. I really liked this picture because the feather itself is almost perfect. The color is very vivid and the shape of the feather is very precise.
The article is about how she took the pictures of these feathers. She took these photos with polaroid
film and placed the feathers on a glass plate. I think she captured the objects very well seemingly that she wanted to "capture nature as the negative". I was interested in this article because its a different style of photography. From the comments that I read not very many people photograph this way so I thought that was really cool.
Undercover #15: Gabriel Jones
Photograph taken by: Gabriel Jones
What interested me the most to read this article was the photo that is shown above. This image was photographed and displayed as an album cover for the band "Arcade Fire". This image really caught my eye because of the colors and how they blend so well with one another.
This article was written about the band "Arcade Fire" and it goes into detail about how they are from Canada and when on tour in Texas they stopped at different anonymous locations and Gabriel Jones took different pictures of these locations and it was to represent the American suburbs. I was really interested with this article because the material was photographed here in Texas and I thought it was really cool how they tried to incorporate so many visions of stereotypical American suburbs from only one state.
Triangle Triangle
Photograph by: Edward Burtynsky
I liked this image because it is very abstract in view. I like how the limestone is different colors and it just works very well with each section. I also like how it isn't perfect. It definitely brings out the abstractedness of the lines and the sections of this cliff.
Boooooom!!
"Feathers" Camera-less photography by Taylor Curry
Photograph by: Taylor Curry
The layout of this blog is very simple. I liked how I could just click photos and it sent me directly to different articles and photos.
What caught my attention the most was the wide variety of different feathers Taylor had in her article. They ranged from big to small and neutral in color to very loud in color. I really liked this picture because the feather itself is almost perfect. The color is very vivid and the shape of the feather is very precise.
The article is about how she took the pictures of these feathers. She took these photos with polaroid
film and placed the feathers on a glass plate. I think she captured the objects very well seemingly that she wanted to "capture nature as the negative". I was interested in this article because its a different style of photography. From the comments that I read not very many people photograph this way so I thought that was really cool.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Friday, February 28, 2014
Jay Turner Frey Seawell - Review
Photograph by: Jay Turner Frey Seawell
JAY TURNER FREY SEAWELL: NATIONAL TRUST
JAY TURNER FREY SEAWELL: NATIONAL TRUST
Lenscratch
With this article the title kind of stood out to me because it is about our National Government. But there was nothing really unique as to what made me want to read it. But I just gave it a shot. This article was mainly about wanting to portray the National Gov. for who they really are. It's like he looked past what has been sugar coated and dug deep to get the real truth for those who deserve to hear it. This article was very simple and it kind of gave me a different perspective of the press and the National Gov.
With this article the title kind of stood out to me because it is about our National Government. But there was nothing really unique as to what made me want to read it. But I just gave it a shot. This article was mainly about wanting to portray the National Gov. for who they really are. It's like he looked past what has been sugar coated and dug deep to get the real truth for those who deserve to hear it. This article was very simple and it kind of gave me a different perspective of the press and the National Gov.
Painting on a Radio Canvas: Jori Finkel
Photo by: Emily Beril
NY Times Art & Design
What caught my eye when looking through the various blogs on NY Times Art and Design is when it said "on a Radio Canvas". I was really curious to see what they had written about a radio show about art.
This article was about a volunteer radio station that was built from the ground up. They started out as a nomadic radio station that jumped around to different locations until they finally came to the conclusion to settle down somewhere. This radio station isn't just a station that plays music but it is more like a talk show that reaches out to the art world. Whether you are a professional artist or a street artist or even a musician everyone listened to it. I really enjoyed reading this article because there are not that many radio stations that have developed and touched others the way this one has.
What caught my eye when looking through the various blogs on NY Times Art and Design is when it said "on a Radio Canvas". I was really curious to see what they had written about a radio show about art.
This article was about a volunteer radio station that was built from the ground up. They started out as a nomadic radio station that jumped around to different locations until they finally came to the conclusion to settle down somewhere. This radio station isn't just a station that plays music but it is more like a talk show that reaches out to the art world. Whether you are a professional artist or a street artist or even a musician everyone listened to it. I really enjoyed reading this article because there are not that many radio stations that have developed and touched others the way this one has.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Famous Portraits
Richard Avedon
I chose this picture because its very contemporary. It shows the bond between a mother and her child.
Pillipe Halsman
I chose this picture because it reminded me of when I was a kid. Listening to sounds that a conch shell makes is a memory that no one could ever forget. This child looks so at peace like he is enjoying listening to the music that comes from this object.
Annie Leibovitz
I like this picture because it shows a different side of photography. It shows that not all art is beautiful but it can show the emotions that are being expressed.
Steve McCurry
This picture I absolutely love because it exemplifies a vintage outlook. It's very simple but yet very seductive at the same time.
Irving Penn
What I like the most about this portrait is the women's eyes. That was the first thing I was drawn to because they are very vibrant.
Friday, February 7, 2014
The Great Beauty and A Call for Awesomeness in Dallas
Glasstire- Richard Bailey
Picture by: Paula Newton
The blog layout was very simple and contemporary. I was able to locate the blogs that this artist has posted very easily.
The title of this article is what caught my attention and made me interested the most. I was curious about it when I saw Dallas in the title because Dallas is a main part of who I am and seeing other people's views of a city I grew up around is something that keeps me interested.
This article tells the story of how a movie can reflect the thoughts of an artist. It described that certain scenes within a movie are pieces of real world artwork. I also liked that it described downtown Dallas as a piece of artwork. That you have to look for the "awe" in something to be able to really enjoy it. When you read this article the author explains that how the light gleaming of the buildings cuts through the sky and that this is part of that awe. I thought that it was true. Some people may not notice little things like that but to an artist those are the little details that matter the most.
The title of this article is what caught my attention and made me interested the most. I was curious about it when I saw Dallas in the title because Dallas is a main part of who I am and seeing other people's views of a city I grew up around is something that keeps me interested.
This article tells the story of how a movie can reflect the thoughts of an artist. It described that certain scenes within a movie are pieces of real world artwork. I also liked that it described downtown Dallas as a piece of artwork. That you have to look for the "awe" in something to be able to really enjoy it. When you read this article the author explains that how the light gleaming of the buildings cuts through the sky and that this is part of that awe. I thought that it was true. Some people may not notice little things like that but to an artist those are the little details that matter the most.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Question Answer's
1. Name and your URL address for your class blog.
Courtney Perry; courtneyperrydesigns.blogspot.com
2. What’s your major? What year will you graduate?
Animal Science- Pre-Vet; 2017
3. Why did you choose a photography class (or photography as a major), and what do you hope to learn from school in general and this class specifically?
It was required for my major and I hope to learn the necessities to become a Veterinarian and from this class I hope to learn the ways of digital media and how to blog.
4. What are your goals after graduation? Please list your goals in reverse order, starting five years out, then three, two, one, and six months.
In 5 years my goal is to be accepted to A&M College Station's Veterinary program. In 3 years I hope to be graduating college and finding a job that fits my major. In 2 years I hope to be on the Dean's List and to be well grounded and succeeding in school and to expand the Peerless Mentoring Program. In 1 year I hope that I will find who I really am as an adult. In 6 months my goal is to become closer to my family.
5. What artists, musicians, photographers, writers, movies, books have influenced you/your work?
The bible has influenced me the most.
6. Where do you get information about current national and international events?
The News
7. Are there any important websites that you are referencing for art/photo competitions and/or information?
No.
8. What museums and/or galleries have you been to in the past year?
None.
9. Have you had any photo projects and/ or training in the past?
No.
10. What is the value of art for the artist?
It is a way of expressing yourself.
11. What is the value of art for the audience?
For the audience it is a symbol. It shows the audience what came from the soul of the artist.
12. Is photography a vocation or an avocation?
Vocation?
13. What is your passion?
I have a passion for working with animals.
14.What are you afraid of? What makes you uncomfortable?
I am afraid of the future. And public speaking makes me uncomfortable.
15. Do you have a passport? What traveling have you done or would like to do?
No I don't. And I would like to travel around Europe.
16. Why did you sign up for this class? What do you hope to learn from it?
I signed up for this class because I needed an elective. And I hope to learn the art of digital media.
Courtney Perry; courtneyperrydesigns.blogspot.com
2. What’s your major? What year will you graduate?
Animal Science- Pre-Vet; 2017
3. Why did you choose a photography class (or photography as a major), and what do you hope to learn from school in general and this class specifically?
It was required for my major and I hope to learn the necessities to become a Veterinarian and from this class I hope to learn the ways of digital media and how to blog.
4. What are your goals after graduation? Please list your goals in reverse order, starting five years out, then three, two, one, and six months.
In 5 years my goal is to be accepted to A&M College Station's Veterinary program. In 3 years I hope to be graduating college and finding a job that fits my major. In 2 years I hope to be on the Dean's List and to be well grounded and succeeding in school and to expand the Peerless Mentoring Program. In 1 year I hope that I will find who I really am as an adult. In 6 months my goal is to become closer to my family.
5. What artists, musicians, photographers, writers, movies, books have influenced you/your work?
The bible has influenced me the most.
6. Where do you get information about current national and international events?
The News
7. Are there any important websites that you are referencing for art/photo competitions and/or information?
No.
8. What museums and/or galleries have you been to in the past year?
None.
9. Have you had any photo projects and/ or training in the past?
No.
10. What is the value of art for the artist?
It is a way of expressing yourself.
11. What is the value of art for the audience?
For the audience it is a symbol. It shows the audience what came from the soul of the artist.
12. Is photography a vocation or an avocation?
Vocation?
13. What is your passion?
I have a passion for working with animals.
14.What are you afraid of? What makes you uncomfortable?
I am afraid of the future. And public speaking makes me uncomfortable.
15. Do you have a passport? What traveling have you done or would like to do?
No I don't. And I would like to travel around Europe.
16. Why did you sign up for this class? What do you hope to learn from it?
I signed up for this class because I needed an elective. And I hope to learn the art of digital media.
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