1. What skills or techniques did you learn during this unit? How did you apply them in your work?
In this project, I learned how to layer mixed medias and how to trace maps from other maps to create one of NC and one of MI. I applied the knowledge of layering to make the state flags of the previously mentioned states the background and apply maps and pictures relating to those states onto the flags. I learned attention to detail and how to space a flag appropriately to fit in the map but have the flag's image still make sense to the viewer.
2. How did you plan and create your artwork? Write about your process and your finished work. What do you like about your finished work? Is it successful?
I planned the work by determining which material to use. We had lots of extra maps and magazines so I wanted to make this project from those materials. I originally wanted to make a collage only from the maps, but then decided to create a secondary map. I sketched the flag and then traced the state shape from the maps to overlay on the flag. I learned from the Michigan flag that it works better to draw the flag (in marker) before gluing on the state. This worked out more successfully on the NC version. (see pictures below).
In this project, I learned how to layer mixed medias and how to trace maps from other maps to create one of NC and one of MI. I applied the knowledge of layering to make the state flags of the previously mentioned states the background and apply maps and pictures relating to those states onto the flags. I learned attention to detail and how to space a flag appropriately to fit in the map but have the flag's image still make sense to the viewer.
2. How did you plan and create your artwork? Write about your process and your finished work. What do you like about your finished work? Is it successful?
I planned the work by determining which material to use. We had lots of extra maps and magazines so I wanted to make this project from those materials. I originally wanted to make a collage only from the maps, but then decided to create a secondary map. I sketched the flag and then traced the state shape from the maps to overlay on the flag. I learned from the Michigan flag that it works better to draw the flag (in marker) before gluing on the state. This worked out more successfully on the NC version. (see pictures below).