Flower

I created this artwork because I wanted to work with materials that I never worked with before. My overall vision for my work was to artwork an artwork that was different and unique. I think my artwork communicates a positive and happy feeling. I think I achieved a positive feeling through this creation of this work. My current work relates to a previous artwork that I did in middle school with paint. My art work fits in with still life contemporary art. My artwork is very similar to a painting by Marc Dalessio named Two Roses. During the process of creating this artwork, the process of creating this went very fast. With already knowing what kind of design I wanted to do. Carving on the linoleum palate only took two days. I struggle with making a print with figuring out the perfect amount of paint to use. My inspiration for my image came from https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2434/4048317339_24c1be827d.jpg . My artwork reflects my own life because I live an happy and positive lifestyle. My artwork can influence and make an impact on the world because it creates an happy feeling. During this process the technique that was most important for creating my artwork was the way I held the carving tool. I used three different carving tools which were all used for different things. The smaller carving tools were used to make finer lines throughout my artwork. A new technique that I learned with this process is that you do not need to use a lot of pressure to curve out the linoleum palate.

Overall, I enjoyed making this artwork. I just wish the process didn't go as fast as it did. I had fun using materials that I never worked with before. I hope that I am able to work with carving tools again.