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Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For this unit, we were challenged to answer the question “Who am I?” Through my work I expressed myself in different ways, paying attention to my values that made me who I am. Along with the Personal Statement in English, I explored my essence objects, background, and experiences that have shaped who I am today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mandala<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the mandala project, we created a symmetrical image in Illustrator, using the brush tool to create hand-drawn lines. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Black and White Mandala: High Five<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

High Five Artist Statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My inspiration for this project were my core values I brainstormed in English. I tried to communicate the values of creativity and community. To do this, I made the people to look like paper chain people. I wanted to make some of it inspired by Keith Haring so I added some squiggles and short lines to fill in space. It was hard to learn how to use the Wacom tablet at first, but I got the hang of it after some practice. This project taught me how to think about the meaning behind what I am making and how to communicate those themes through my art.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Colored Mandala: Lines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Lines Artist Statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this project, I made a new mandala and tried to use different gradients and colors to give the mandala more dimension. I liked how having just the lines colored looked and I also left some white space to make the mandala more interesting. Overall, I am happy with how it turned out and my favorite part is the outside most part with the yellow lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Laser Engraved Mandala: High Five<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

High Five Artist Statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inspiration for this mandala was my core values. I did my best to incorporate aspects of my core values and essence objects through the different components. My favorite essence object I included was cello. I did this by drawing an f hole near the outside. I think it is not too obvious but can still be picked up on if you look carefully enough. I tried to make the mandala have a doodle style so I drew many squiggles and short lines and outlines of shapes. I chose to get mine engraved on bamboo because I thought my design would look nicest on it. Overall, I am happy with how it looks printed, but I would have liked more time to make it look better and more interconnected instead of just separate elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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