REASONS WHY THE THEME WAS

SELECTED
I will start off by saying that I do believe that at first glance, many persons are able
to see a connection between art and nature. However, I find this area rather
interesting because nature inspires me and gives energy to my creative mind. It
allows me to express myself in a myriad of ways. Through this reflective journal I
hope to show the “Art of nature”, as I see it.

The element of design such as color, texture, shape, pattern among others are
tremendous in this area. At the end of it all, the beauty is what I’m challenged to
convey.

Nature, in the broadest sense, is equivalent to the natural world, physical universe,
material world or material universe. “Nature” refers to the phenomena of the
physical world, and also to life in general.”

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
RELATED TO THE THEME AND
EXPRESSIVE FORMS
I will look at nature in a Caribbean context. Nature in the Caribbean is a varied
and interesting one. The Caribbean boasts a wide assortment of beautiful plants
and vegetation ranging from exotic fruits, vegetables and herbs, to exotic birds and
other unique animals. Most Caribbean islands experience regular rainfall which
contributes to fresh vegetable and fruits. Farm life captures animals, plants and
landscape in a productive environment. From the majestic beauty of an old
sprawling dried up tree to healthy sturdy branches producing fruits and leaves,
delicate foliage, petals and running vines can produce an abundance of beauty.
Nature which embodies the elements and principles of art in its essence of lines,
shapes, texture, color, form, and pattern are displayed in their splendor and
repetition, movement, balance and unity are highlighted.

The intertwining of vines, the shapes of the leaves and the texture of strawberry
can lend themselves to creating different expressive forms. As I draw, I react to my
environment, and my feeling. The Caribbean boasts a wealth of beauty, of natural
produce, and natural paraphernalia.

The Caribbean islands also show considerable variety. Some islands still remain
almost wholly agricultural. While others turned briskly to 20th century trade and
industry. Some have striven, bloodily or peacefully for freedom. While others have
remained colonies but whatever the state of their economies or government, the
dazzle the visitors with their vivid natural beauty and vegetation .The drenching
showers that keep the islands fertile on every side are vivid colors from rich blues
of sea and sky, to the fiery punctuation of tropical blossoms on a dozen shade of
luxuriant green cane fields.

I have selected the expressive forms of drawings and mixed media to bring out my
theme.

I feel that these two expressive forms lend themselves very well to the creative,
artistic and aesthetic beauty of nature itself.

DRAWING - I have chosen the expressive from of drawing because I enjoy both
drawing indoors and outdoors.

I love to draw still life compositions; by examining, studying and observing things
carefully. I see what materials objects and things are made of and I can transfer
these lines, shape, sizes, textures, color and patterns of the objects on paper in a
three dimensional manner.

The expressive form of drawing tends to capture quite vividly, the images of the
subject matter in a detailed manner; Therefore , I can display a replica of the actual
things being drawn using any drawing medium such as, pencil or Colored Crayon
among others; as well as a combination of drawing media.

MIXED MEDIA- I choose mixed media because it allows me as an individual to

interpret things, emancipate my mind and build my imagination. Through this
expressive form, I can express my thoughts, ideas, moods and feelings through this
expressive form.

This expressive from can be easily hinged to my theme, “Show casing nature
through” The Visual Arts, because I can depict or create images or sceneries
relating to the farm. I can also create images using the animals of the farm, such as
a rooster to a local point. I can apply the elements and principles of art to bring it
out lines, texture, shape, color, repetition, rhythm and harmony to make the piece
interesting.

I can also apply different media’s in my mixed media pieces such as collage,
painting, printing as well as abstract compositions. For example, by incorporating
the collage technique in my work, I can bring the pieces alive and make them very
interesting. Warm and cool colors can be utilized for the background of the pieces
to bring them out. I can also use the art styles whether it is surrealism, pointillism,
cubism or realism to give different styles to the work.

STUDENTS ARTWORK PRODUCTION

EXPRESSIVE FORM #1- DRAWING
Ideas, Preparations, Techniques, Materials, and media used.

While preparing for my entire drawing piece I had to gather materials relating to
my theme and what also inspired me, I used objects of varying shapes and sizes so
I made my pieces very interesting

PIECE#1 Title: An arrangement of plants in a small jar.

Piece entitled, “Calm plants”

Medium: 3B and 4B drawing pencils And

HB 2 pencil

For this piece, I arranged a variety of plants that were suitable for this expressive
form and my theme.
Before proceeding I position the plants in jar fitting that I drew I from to make it
interesting to draw. I clearly observed the size , texture and shape of each object
before attempting to draw and I mainly focused on details of how the plants were
arranged and the patterns that id need to recreate on paper.

PIECE#2 Title: An arrangement of items entitled, “Natures Bliss”

Medium: Pencil, Crayola colored Pencil Crayons

For this piece, the items arranged were a seashell, two plants one plant in a jar, and
another seashell. When proceeding to do the piece I placed one of the plants in the
shell and the other in the jar which made it more vibrant hence the name, “Natures
Bliss”

EXPPESSIVE FORM#2

Painting and Mixed Media

Idea , Preparation, Techniques, Materials and media used.

While preparing for my paint and mixed media pieces, I had do some research
which would give insight and a inspirational energy to proceed with this expressive
form also in relation to my theme “Nature”

PIECE#1 Title: A scene from, “ Beautiful flower drawings”

Medium: Tissue in glue, acrylic, water paint, cartridge paper cuttings and sticks

This art piece is based on the expressive form of Painting and Mixed Media.

When I began research for this piece I always kept my theme on my mind
“NATURE” During my researches I found great pictorial images from the
internet that gave me inspiration. I collected these pictorial images and used as a
reference/guide as I went along while completing this piece.

Before putting my field and thought on paper, I wasn’t certain on what I should do
but then I got the idea to star paint and using the tissue along with glue to create a
flower. While doing this piece I thought a lot about what I had on paper my mind
was overflowing with possibilities so I continued painting and if you look closely
you’ll see phenomenal passion in this piece.

PIECE#3 Title: An Image of Nature in itself, piece entitled, “The Plant on the
Sidewalk”
Medium used: Water paint, Crayola pencil crayons, 4B,3B and HB2 pencils.

For this piece, the idea came entirely from a plant I saw on the sidewalk coming
home from school it inspired me so I took a photo of it and started working.

REFERENCE ARTIST

ALBERT HUIE
Name: Albert Huie
Born: December 31, 1920
Died: January 31, 2010
Industry: Artist, Painter

This artist was born in Falmouth, Jamaica in 1920. He started painting in 1936 and studied at
Ontario College of Art in Toronto. In 1947 he was awarded a British Council scholarship and
then studied at Camberwell School of Art in London. He has received several awards, including
the Institute of Jamaica’s Silver and Gold Musgrave Medals in 1958 and 1974 respectively.

Mr. Huie was presented with an international award for painting at the Spanish Bi-Annual
exhibition in Havana, Cuba in 1959. In 1962, he received the Jamaica Government award for the
best painting in the annual National Exhibition of painting. He has also been the recipient of the
Badge of Honor for his contribution to art (1968). Also in that year he participated in a group
exhibition presented by the Caribbean Committee for cultural advancement in Canada.

Among his works are Young Girl (1936), The Baptism (1939) and the Vendor (1939).

SOME OF ALBERT HUIE’S WORK

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