Task 3 Experimentation 1: Acrylic paints that gives a similar effect as watercolor and helps create a

Introduction translucent hue.

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As the theme of my task is segregation, the main objective Acquisition: The Acquisition of the particular medium and
of the medium experimentation is to understand which colors used was done through a long deliberation on what
medium is effectively suitable for my composition and suits the purpose and message of the composition,
which will help spread the message that the composition therefore was done with intensified thought process.
entails. This will be done through effective experimentation
Development: The development of the medium on the
accordingly on my compositions, the mediums which will be
composition was less time constrictive and was easily
used is Acrylic colors, Water colors, Soft Pastels, Color
applicable with less layering work, which was because the
pencil, Poster colors, Oil colors. All the compositions should
acrylic color was thick and pigmented which helped in the
be able to show perspectives of black empowerment and
easier application of the medium on the canvas. In
the importance of the black race and its culture.
addition, there was an immense connection to the

The compositions along with a suitable medium will help inspirations artists work which is Kerry James Marshall as

me achieve a more perspective based composition and it the same medium was used throughout his works as well.

will allow me to show the mood of the picture and enhance

the picture to a deeper level. The applied research done in Experimentation 2: Watercolor paints

task 1 and 2 shows my overall understanding of Task 2- 1st Sketch, “Alone”, Acrylic colour on the
experimenting in task 3 and my understanding of my artist’s women, canvas paper, 21 x 29.7 cm
work, which is Kerry James Marshall and his perception
which led to new innovation of new ideas for my Skills: During the application of the medium on the
compositions. composition, the skills I have used were mostly followed
and acquired during the application. Which was the
development of my creative thinking skills and my critical
thinking skills for the use of various colors and the color
palette in order to implement complementary and triad
colors.
Technique: Through the application of this medium on the
composition, there was a use of variety of techniques which
include the use of dry brush in order to intensify the texture
Task 2- 3rd Sketch, “Alone”, Watercolor paint on the
of the composition. To blend of areas in the composition
flower, Watercolour paper, 21 x 29.7 cm
and to achieve a shadow, I used the washing technique,
Skills: The skills I have developed were my critical thinking Experimentation 4: Color Pencils
skills in order to understand the usage and what colors I
should use to help the composition spread its message.

Technique: To achieve a better outcome, where there was

the use of the technique wet on dry, which was done by
painting a wash on paper and then applying paint on top of
it as the watercolor is translucent the bottom layer behind
that stroke is seen. Dry brush was used to intensify the
border of the petals by just using the paint and no water, to
smoothen it.
“Alone”, Soft Pastel on the flower, Watercolour paper, “Alone”, Color pencil on the flower, Watercolour paper,
Acquisition: As Kerry James Marshall choose Acrylic as
21 x 29.7 cm 21 x 29.7 cm
his medium, I wanted to use a different medium where I
can show a similar message that shows segregation. This
Technique: The techniques used in the composition is Skills: The skills used in this experimentation was mostly
is why this medium was experimented with.
primarily blending which was obtained when the pastels are Self-management skills as I was patient during the
Development: The development of the experimentation applied in layers on the surface of the paper, where the experimentation as it took time to blend the colors and to
was done by layering water color on the Carpel of the transitions between colors and values are smoothed by show shading.
flower, where I wanted to use the stippling technique, but I smearing the pastel into the paper, which allows for a
couldn’t due to the consistency of water colors. The petals Technique: The techniques used were hatching to show
smooth gradations of value and color on objects depicted
of the flower were left white but with an intensified border the shadow in the petal of the flower and I used stippling int
in the compositions.
that was done with a dry brush along with minimally the carpel of the flower that was not very well executed as
Acquisition: As I wanted a medium that can help in the dots are not visible and the blending can be worked on.
intensive stokes to add texture on the flower. The use of the
blending to show a more realistic tone in the face of the
color palette which was complementary colors made the Acquisition: I wanted to experiment with a medium that is
composition, I choose soft pastel, where the blending will
composition similar to Kerry James works but unique with dry and can work well with my color palette so I choose
allow the composition to look more vibrant.
its own message and design. color pencils. This was also done with Kerry James
Development: The development of the flower in the Marshall as an inspiration as the color palette can be
Experimentation 3: Soft Pastels composition happened by using a detailed layer on the achieved by this medium.
outline of the petal and then blending into the petal, which
Skills: The skills that were developed include my Development: The development of the experimentation
allows the border to look darker, making it look more
collaboration skills, this is because after deliberation with started with the application of pastel yellow using stippling
realistic. The carpel of the flower used a chrome yellow and
my teacher we thought incorporating and using a dry in the carpel and then application of chrome yellow, golden
a pastel yellow that was blended to form a more realistic
medium can further enhance my learning skills and help me and daffodil yellow to achieve a more realistic look. The
image that can differentiate things like pollen achieved by
understand what can be more effective for my works. petals were done with hatching in the petals and outline on
stippling.
the border with a dim gray.
Experimentation 5: Oil Colors color white for the texture on the front of the petal. On the clean one directional strokes and precise lines for the
carpel of the flower black and dim gray was used which was borders.
blended, however I didn’t use stippling for the carpel as the
Acquisition: This medium was only chosen due to its thick
consistency was too thick. Pastel pink was used for the
nature, and opaque look on the surface, which can be
palette knife and for the texture, which surrounded the
similar to what I want and an inspiration from Kerry James
flower.
Marshalls works.
Experimentation 6: Poster Colors Development: The development of the piece started by the
application of the diluted paint on the borders with precise
strokes that made lines with a relatively small brush and
continued to fill in the area with the paint using one
directional stroke making it look more cartoon like.

Point of realization: As I finished with the application of

Oil Colors on the flower, “Looking into the haze”, 21 the medium on the draft compositions for the medium

x 29.7 cm Acrylic and Watercolor, I realized that the aesthetics of the

composition matched the criterions I envisioned for this

Skills: This experimentation required a lot of creativity composition as the color palette, the blending work, and the

therefore there was a wide use of creative thinking to techniques used was done accordingly. Therefore, they

establish colors and techniques and critical thinking which can be the medium for my final works.
Poster Colors on the background, “Looking into the
was used as I established the areas that require such As I choose my final mediums I will be using, I decided to
haze”, 21 x 29.7 cm
techniques and etc. make one of my final artworks which is the composition
Technique: The techniques that were used was the use “Alone”, made using acrylic on canvas.
of palette knife, to show a more imaginative composition Skills: There was a development of my skills, which is my
The influence of science and technology played a major
and detailed work that is similar to many of Kerry James creative thinking skills, where I was deliberating how I can
role for the development of the experimentation and final
Marshalls works. use the medium and what color will look aesthetic with this
artwork, this is because I relied heavily on technology which
texture of the medium which was done through effective
Acquisition: This medium was chosen as I wanted to have helped me understand and use my thinking skills to choose
and creative thinking.
a thick medium that will have less layering work and can be appropriate mediums to test and what color palettes I can
easy applicable and viable for palette knife work, in addition Technique: The techniques used were mostly in order to
use. Therefore, played a major role on the development of
to having a good blending ability. achieve an opaquer look, while decreasing the chalky filler
my final artworks.
Development: The development of experimentation that always comes with poster paints, therefore I diluted the
started with the application on the flower, where paint with water to preserve the opaque medium and take
northwestern purple was chosen with a complementary out the chalky filler. During the application, I mostly used
 volume of my compositions. My final compositions will be Global Context- Globalization and sustainability of the
made from Acrylic and watercolour paints, showing the world can help achieve a more equal society with the stop
black race and an importance to their culture and their in segregation, where my mediums and colors in my
identity as an individual through the theme of segregation. artworks can help in showing so.
Therefore I have chosen effective mediums that show all
Final Artwork, Statement of Inquiry- Artists draw attention to issues of
the messages and ideas I want to convey, and also help
“Alone”, 24”x human impact on the environment (Locally and Globally)
me pick accurate color palettes to match my final works. My
36”, Acrylic on which means that through the use of my different mediums
Canvas. work also shows aspects of Black empowerment which was
and colors on my artworks, I can draw attention on a severe
inspired by Kerry James Marshalls Compositions, the
issue which is the segregation of race, that is shown
colors, and shape of objects however will show the mood
importance to by emphasizing the black race.
of the picture and enhance the picture deeper through the
mediums. There are several skills I developed through my The ATL skills
decision on the medium and creating my final I developed through my Compositions are:
compositions. I will be using a bold palette to show the Thinking Skills
Control: Throughout this task I faced various challenges
Importance and seriousness of the compositions. There will Critical Thinking- I decided the mediums I wanted to use
that was first conflicted due to the choosing of the medium
be an accent of bright colors showing the joy and happiness and how they can suit my compositions.
for experimentations, which was solved using science and
through struggles in the everyday lifestyle and lifestyle Creative Thinking- I used this in order to deliberate and
technology as well as the help of my teachers where I
choices. The compositions will try to look realistic as they understand the suitable mediums, techniques and colors
effectively developed my research skills, collaboration
are trying to express segregation, culture and identity, even that should be used.
skills, and communication skills. I reached a level of
in everyday occupations and struggles.
proficiency while using various techniques and following Social Skills
advice on the development of the sketches. In addition, I Collaboration- Collaborated with my teachers in order to
Connection to Unit Matrix
have tremendously developed my critical thinking and understand how I can use the mediums and what
My compositions are connected to the matrix as the
creative thinking skills during the application process and techniques can be used.
compositions relate to:
the use of my techniques.
Communication skills-
Key concept- The key concept aesthetics is connected as
Reflection Communication- I communicated with my teachers and
I have effectively used the concept of aesthetics to decide
The final medium chosen for Task 4 final artworks will be mentors in order to decide which will be my final medium
the mediums I will test and what color palettes I will use with
Acrylic Colors and Watercolour paints, as it enables me to and how I will be using them.
the mediums.
show the message my composition that it is trying to Self-Management skills
convey, in inspiration of Kerry James Marshall, who is the Related Concept- The Related Concept Interpretation Organization- I used affective skills while experimenting
artist I choose for these tasks, who also makes paintings shows how the mediums I choose can be interpreted in with mediums, and I also organized all my ideas in order to
that convey Black Empowerment and Identity. The medium order to understand the message of the composition and make effective sketches with proper mediums showing my
chosen enables me to depict the depth and what it entails. artistic intentions.