Patriotic Piece

A Different Side. Colored Pencil. 2017.

My patriotic piece captures the role women played in the fight for our freedom, from our nation's beginning to present day.  I chose to show a different side of our country's war effort by using women instead of men.  The woman on the left represents Mary Ludwig, also known as Molly Pitcher.  She was a heroic figure from the Revolutionary War who took over the operation of her husband's canon after he collapsed in battle.  The woman on the right represents Rosie the Riveter.  She was an icon representing the many women that worked in American factories while the men where away at war.  The last figure, in the center, represents modern day women who everyday risk their lives for our freedom.  My intention is not to take anything away from the brave men who have served our country throughout American history, but rather to shed light on the women who have worked behind the scenes and did what they could, no matter how small the act, to keep our country free.

Anchor

 Anchor. White Earthenware Clay with Glaze. 2017.

This clay piece was made by overlapping circular pieces of clay over one another.  In the bottom of the bowl is a carved out anchor, surrounded by darker circles of clay.  I was inspired to give this piece a nautical theme.

Sky Blue. 2017

This is the first pot I have ever thrown on a wheel.  I glazed this pot light blue because it is one of my favorite colors.

Roses

Roses. White Earthenware Clay with Glaze. 2016.

This piece is a Greek pot made with coils and roses cascading down one side.  I made the flowers and leaves separately and then attached them to the pot.  I glazed the floral part red and green, and glazed the rest of the piece white.  I was inspired to do this because I enjoy flowers and gardening.

Spirit

Spirit. Watercolor. 2016.

This watercolor painting is a silhouette of myself from a picture that my dad took of me during a basketball game.  The red and green colors are our school colors and our school mascot is the Redmen, so I used an Indian pattern for the border.  The border and the outline of the silhouette is done in black crayon.  The rest is done in watercolor.  With this piece, I was trying to capture the spirit of our team.    

Twilight

Twilight. Soft Pastel. 2016.

This is a soft pastel painting of a picture my sister took at sunrise.  I used highlights and tones of different colors to try to accurately recreate the sky.  I used charcoal to make the fine branches of the tree.  With this piece, I tried to capture the quietness and stillness of the beginning of the day.

Summer Vine

Summer Vine.  Porcelain Clay with Glaze. 2016.

This is a slab piece with a pierced floral pattern in each side.  I pierced the pattern of a vine because I really enjoy drawing and creating flowers.  The inside of the piece is a creamy white and the outside is a transparent light blue.