We started off this unit by learning about Faith Ringgold, a famous quilt artist who tells stories through her work. We were then given a sheet showing us all the different kinds of stitches but I personally found videos depicting how to do the stitches to be more helpful. To show that we knew these stitches we were given the project of making our own sampler. We were given our materials which included a embroidery hoop, a needle, and embroidery floss, as well as the fabric which we were to stitch our sampler on. I was able to successfully make my sampler but did fail to follow the pattern I had previously drawn on my fabric, either way I'm still rather happy with how this turned out, although it is a bit messy. Once finished with my sampler I decided to begin a different project that somewhat involved embroidery, the ugly doll. After finding some inspiration i quickly went to work making a template and using it to cut the design out of my fabric. I proceeded to sew on the eyes and then begin stitching the two pieces together using the blanket stitch. Once I was most of the way I stuffed my doll and finished sewing him up. i add on the accessories and I was done! In the end he turned out to be one of if the favorite piece I've ever made. I learned a lot about sewing and embroidery and I had a lot of fun but i did find the beginning when we learned about faith Ringgold to be a bit boring.
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This January in art we worked on Print Making with Linoleum and Ink. We'd go through a process where we'd carve linoleum with a carving tool after having practiced with Ez Carve to make our stamp. But first we'd have to choose our design and draw it on paper, then proceeding to cover the back with graphite and laying the graphite side down on our linoleum block. We'd then trace our design with a pen which then transfers our design onto the linoleum. After carving out our design we'd cover it in ink and place it on a printing block, hence creating the pictures you see above. I did enjoy this unit and learned a lot about the different kinds of inks and the different ways of print making, but I did find that a lot of the creative choices I had made on purpose were quickly rejected. My favorite print out of all of them was discarded and said not to be very good, I very much enjoyed its slightly smudged, abstract look but many disapproved. It disappointed me cause i'd like to believe art is all about creative freedom which I feel this unit lacked.
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