SW13

=Black Trinity=

**Size**:32 cm x 20.5 cm (w x h) (for all) This piece is a triptych narrowed down from a storyboard of a desert video. This triptych is purposefully linked using time(sunrise - as if all were made at the same time), colors, and gradients. It is also purposefully edited/enhanced in photoshop. I used various new techniques when I worked on this triptych. I used a toothbrush technique to spray black dots on sand to give it a rocky feel, and enhanced lighting in photoshop.
 * Media:** Watercolor, Photohsop media type="custom" key="21682902"
 * Month of completion**: November 2012
 * Description: **

I was influenced by my previous piece using watercolor. I decided to link the previous piece with this piece by using the same medium and adding one other medium (photoshop). I was also influenced by storyboard artist Mark Simon who uses digital media like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Fireworks. I decided I'd incorporate Mark Simons media with watercolor to give it an interesting look. I used watercolor, and photoshop. I experimented with clouds for watercolor. It was a challenge to create clouds from negative space. I experimented with different lighting with photoshop (daylight/sunset/sunrise). I sought advice from my mom and my siblings about the composition and lighting used in each artwork created. They helped me fix up some areas which were a bit rough and edgy (around the edges of the mountains) and pick good colors to work with. I think the weaknesses I see in this piece is in the last artwork. I don't really like the colors I picked for the last one and I feel like I should've added a little bit of variation to all of them as a unit besides doing them all at sunrise. I think what is strong about this piece is the first 2 artworks. I like the unique quality of both artworks. For example, the first one has the toothbrush technique to achieve a rocky look. The second one has stars which gives it a little bit of variety. Since this was a storyboard for an upcoming project; next project I'll work on a video for the white desert and incorporate similar compositions used above to make use of all my planning.
 * Analysis: **
 * What were the artistic and/or cultural influences for this project? Who/what influenced either the composition and/or the style. **
 * What materials/media/processes did you use and or experiment with, and how? **
 * How do you think you have responded to advice and criticism during this project (and during the term), both from fellow students and the teacher. Did you actively seek advice? If so, was it useful? **
 * Clearly explain the weaknesses/areas for improvement - **
 * Clearly explain the strengths of the piece – **
 * What could you take through to the next project and develop further? This could be anything, from a technique to an idea, not necessarily just the theme. **