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Blog Response 3

My interpretation of this reading is that it is very interesting. I like how it starts off talking about what the typical "street artist" is defined as, but then goes on to talk about other aspects like graffiti, and Murals. I thought that Millers work was amazing. I loved the technique and precision of her piece, but it is also super interesting how she did it using sugar icing which makes in non-destructive. The part when it mentions if it is ethical I do have an opinion on. I believe that it shouldn't be a problem to a certain extent. I think that harmless words or strong messaged images are healthy to have in public spaces. However, inappropriate or harmful works should be reserved for the home in my opinion. The ascetic part of artwork is always what I look forward to the most. I enjoy seeing work in public spaces that relate to the surroundings. for example, there is a mural on Broad street which has many African American figures. At one time that area could have been occupied by African Americans, so I think that is great to keep that sense of rich culture through art. Lastly, I thought that the part about tagging graffiti and street art is important. This is because the artist should be recognized, but in a way that doesn't necessarily have to give away his or her identity.

Project 1: Sketchy Classroom

1. How do you feel about the overall outcome of this piece in relation to your art making process? I feel pretty good about the overall outcome of my project. I at first had a completely different idea, but I am glad that I decided to stick through with this piece. I am hoary with the result. I think that my art making process for the project was difficult, but I like a challenge, but I like how we are forced to put our personal pieces into this work.
2. In what way did you integrate your personal art practice into this project? My integration of my personal art practice is in a couple of different places. First, there are three heads which each are self portraits. Next, I created that cityscape in the window for a different piece, and I am glad that people were surprised when I mentioned that it was drawn, that meant a lot to me. Last, is the frame on the left side of this piece. It is a family self portrait through objects. I wanted to incorporate this piece because family is a huge part of my life and I'm glad that I could fit it in. 
3. How did you challenge yourself creatively, conceptually and/or technically in the making of this piece? I definitely challenged myself a lot with this work. I am not a good person for technical work, id much rather use a pencil or paintbrush, so that was difficult in general. creatively, it was hard to think of what else I could incorporate besides the heads, but I am happy I decided to add different facial features. lastly, a big challenge I faced was what to do with the back wall, there was originally a weird angled window and indent, so I didn't know what to do. it took me all three class periods to figure out what to do. 
4. Were there elements that made the completion of this piece either more difficult or felt not challenging enough? For me personally I feel that it was difficult to make 30 layers, even though we can add a lot of effects to add on to the layers, I feel like I wouldn't have added as much if I didn't have to create 30 layers. I don't think in my opinion that anything about this project was not challenge enough, but that could also be because I am not a technology person. 
5. Reflect on the project critique: was the feedback you received helpful? Be specificabout why or why not. The feel bad was very helpful for me. I do feel however that everyone else pieces were very deep and really about peoples inner feelings, and I didn't focus on that, and I'm not sure if that is a good or bad thing, I am happy with all of the compliments and criticism I received  I agree with everyone who mentioned the floor, I think it would look better if I made it tile. Overall. I was happy with everything that anyone had to say. and I am thankful for all of the compliments.
6. Please share any other thoughts. This project although hard, was very fun to make and I am very happy with the result. it was interesting to see how everyone else interpreted this project, especially into comparison with what I've been working on.