Unity and variety

Balance

Color scheme paintings

Analogous Compliment

Analogous

Triadic

Monochromatic

Straight Complement

Double complementary color scheme

Triadic Color Schemes

Monochromatic Color Schemes

Scratchboard

Hannah Quintas

Betta

Scratchboard

This scratchboard piece is my favorite work that I've completed this semester. I think it turned out fairly well. I love this piece because of the visual impression that it gives. When I started this project, my goal was to have a very flowy feel to the piece, which I think I accomplished. I am a little disappointed in a few specific areas of the piece, such as the dorsal fin at the top of the piece and the beginning of the fin on the tail. This was the first scratchboard piece I've ever done, so I think that was one of the reasons it turned out like so. I do really like how the different lines differ in shape and texture, which helps the strong contrast in the piece. I also think that the scales could be improved in their texture. I would like to redo this piece and improve upon it more, and think I will attempt to do it again in the future, either with the same or a similar image.

Goal

I am getting my B.A. in studio art. I want to make more pieces like this with a strong visual impact. I want to experiment with different media, and improve my portfolio. In the spring of 2016, I will be attending the University of Texas at Arlington. My goal is to create a current portfolio that shows a range in media with a big visual impact.