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FINAL CURATED PORTFOLIO & Artists Statements.

GESTURE ( FROM SECOND DAY OF CLASS)

CONTOUR ( SECOND DAY OF CLASS )

BLIND CONTOUR

5MIN POSE (first weeks of class)

BLIND CONTOUR POSE

DRAWING EGGS

BLIND CONTOUR HANDS

STUDIES OF SKULLS

THORACIC CAVITY & *PELVIC STUDY (Spine in lieu of Pelvic study)

SKELETON STUDIES done IN CLASS

PEER PORTRAIT

SELF PORTRAIT /3 VIEWS

PERSPECTIVE STUDIES(3 FIGS color)

MIDTERM

Museum of Contemporary Arts of North Miami Visit

FINAL PAINTING (ONE)

ARTIST STATEMENTS

-MIDTERM:

In my self-portrait, I depicted myself wearing a football shirt from AJAX, a legendary club in Europe. Holding a football in my left hand, I aimed to showcase my deep passion for the sport, which has been a significant part of my life since I grew up playing it in Spain. In my right hand, I held headphones, symbolizing my daily reliance on music, without which I feel incomplete. The background featured a grid structure that I incorporated as a nod to my studies in architecture, where grids play a crucial role in design organization. To reinforce this connection, I included a quick sketch of a two-point perspective structure. Overall, the portrait captures multiple aspects of my identity and interests, blending my love for sports, music, and architecture into one cohesive depiction. Crafting this piece was both enjoyable and meaningful, allowing me to express myself through a blend of visual elements that represent who I am.

-FINAL:

In my final project, I wanted to show how people have been feeling during COVID-19 using drawings inspired by ancient Greece and my architecture studies. I picked three poses that represent different aspects of the pandemic.

The central figure stands with one arm extended, representing the necessity of social distancing. This figure turns their back to the other two, emphasizing the physical isolation that many have experienced. Their posture embodies the cautiousness and wariness prevalent in our interactions.

On the left, another figure stands in an awkward position, arms folded protectively over their chest. This stance reflects the discomfort and uncertainty that has permeated social interactions during the pandemic. By facing away from the other poses, showing how disconnected we've felt.

The third figure lies alone on the ground, portraying a sense of boredom, this is something that has affected numerous individuals during periods of lockdown and isolation.

To add my architectural studies into the painting, I depicted the figures as if they were statues reminiscent of ancient Greek art. Adorned in traditional Greek attire such as robes and gladiator sandals, they stand amidst columns and other architectural elements evocative of ancient Greece.

-CURATED PORTFOLIO:

As I wrap up this semester's portfolio, I'm excited for my transition to FIU after my time at Miami Dade College. Initially hesitant about drawing classes, I found unexpected joy in figure drawing and painting.

Among the materials we used, charcoal pencils stood out as my favorite due to their versatility in achieving different tones.

My favorite assignment was the Midterm, where I challenged myself with a self-portrait. Using familiar materials boosted my confidence and resulted in a successful drawing.

I faced obstacles in figure drawing initially, specially I had never drawn figures and I have always been afraid of drawing persons since I found it as one of the most difficult things to do, but the structured approach of the class, breaking down each step, for example, the skeleton, egg and hand studies helped me overcome my fears. Looking ahead, I aim to grow my knowledge in architecture.

In conclusion, this semester has been a journey of growth and discovery. I'm grateful for the opportunity to expand my skills and look forward to applying them in the future.

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Museum of Contemporary Arts of North Miami Visit

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Spinal cord

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Self portraits, front and side profiles.

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Peer Portrait

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Assignment 1 - Other 3 Skulls

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Assignment 1 - 2 Skulls

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Alice Kneel, Willem de Kooning & Lucian Freud

Alice Kneel was a painter that focused on capturing live in the way of painting portrait of people which for her was what mattered the most. People often get shocked by the authenticity of her portraits and how you could see the feeling and expressions of the persons she drew.

Willem de Kooning was a painter that defied abstract expressionism. His painting changed from “quiet and serene” to “turbulent” where he used bigger mix of colors and more abstract lines.

Lucian Freud was an artist that specialized in figurative art mixing both realism with abstract paintings and highlighted the imperfections of each portrait.

All of these painters focused in the lives that surrounded them such as partners and friends which gave them step into rediscovering their own way of painting

My favorite painter was Lucian Freud because I see it as the perfect combination of Willem de Kooning’s abstract portraits and mix of colors with the realism, authenticity, and expressions that Alice Kneel had.