Rae's Blog

  Floating Graphite on Paper Edited with Adobe Photoshop "Our skin is a kind of spacesuit in which we can maneuver through an atmosphere of harsh gasses, cosmic rays, radiation from the sun, and obstacles of all sorts." A Natural History of the Senses, Diane Ackerman, p.101 Statement: I was inspired by this part of the reading to sketch a small self-portrait of myself in space. This quote made me think about the uncertainties and unknowns of life, similar to those of the vast universe we exist in. I imagined floating through open space, and the feeling of letting go of control. The various obstacles we face in our day to day existence are what shape our experiences and help us grow, and our skin is all that physically protects us from the outside world.   And the Sun Couldn't Save Them Watercolor and Pen on Textured Paper Edited with Adobe Photoshop "Some children who live in emotionally destructive homes just stop growing." A Natural History of the Senses,  Dia...

  1. Seashell: I found this on Vilano, it represents the ocean which is my happy place. 2. Succulents: I'm slowly filling my house with plants because I love surrounding myself with life. 3. Art Magnet: My best friend got this for me, and I love the message. 4. Paint Brushes: I take my art supplies with me wherever I go, it's a huge part of my life. 5. Ukulele: This was a gift from a friend, and I really love music.  6. Appalachian Trail badge: I'm really into backpacking, this is from my longest hike. 7. French Dictionary: This represents travel, one of my favorite activities. 8: Rings: These represent self-expression.

Video Link: https://art21.org/watch/new-york-close-up/louise-despont-according-to-the-universe/  Louise Despont  Two words/phrases that come to mind about Louise Despont's work are "translation of energy" and "universal inspiration". https://nicellebeauchene.com/artists/louise-despont/ Repetition: Circular shapes repeat throughout the piece  Symmetry: The wire design demonstrates vertical symmetry   https://nicellebeauchene.com/artists/louise-despont/ https://nicellebeauchene.com/artists/louise-despont/ Repetition: there is repetition of small shapes throughout the piece that create patterns https://nicellebeauchene.com/artists/louise-despont/  Rhythm: the lines and shapes create rhythm with the way they intertwine

  Symmetry Artist: Maciek Jozefowicz Symmetry Personal Photo