In this project, I valued the way I had to creatively approach my restrictions. Because I was doing this project at home, I had to use a mouse to draw everything that I put on this mandala. This was particularly difficult drawing details precisely because using a mouse is not particularly graceful in any means. My mandala is very simple for this reason. I tried to embrace that fact, instead of fighting against it by using a very non-traditional art style. The color version is my favorite of the two because it shows the juxtaposition of the two sides I decided to draw. I have very bright colors in the ocean and very dull, gross colors for the buildings and sewage.
I learned that I can create something I’m very happy with, even though I had limited resources. In regards to finding out who I am, I reinforced the fact that I love the ocean, and I don’t like how us humans are hurting it in such a detrimental way. I recently reread and rewatched the Lorax by Dr. Suess and drew some inspiration from that. It doesn’t have to be this way, but as of right now, it is. That is what I hoped I would be able to convey.
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