Module #6 Reviewing Peer Responses to Artwork

1. Hyperlink the Blogs you reviewed into your Blog

• Ryan: Ryjsartblog.blogspot.com
• Wally: http://sidorwi01.blogspot.com/

2. When looking at Project #1: (Elements and Principles), did you agree with the element or principle the artist listed with the images? Did you see other elements and principles in the images?

• When looking at Project #1 it was interesting to me how different the two posts were. They were both accurate but it was interesting to see the different approach take by each of my classmates. They were also on opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of experience. Ryan is a former photography major and this is Wally's first art class since 1989. But I they were both interesting and in keeping with a theme throughout. It was like viewing two different exhibits from equally talented artists with very different styles. Also interesting, I had several of the same types of pictures in my post for Project #1 as Wally did. We both used a pet for space, and a window view for value, and a staircase appeared in both of our posts but his was for line and mine was for movement. Additionally, Ryan used a pet for movement. There were several pictures that displayed multiple elements or principles. Ryan's photo for pattern, also featured a fur blanket which could have showcased texture.

3. When looking at Project #2: Where there any images in the Peer Blogs the same as your own? If yes, what were they? Where the reasons the image was selected the same or different as your own?

• In Project #2, there was only one photo that overlapped. Ryan and I had both chosen When Leslie Left, as a painting that we related to, but for slightly different reasons. Ryan related to is because he is a self proclaimed neat freak about some things, but can also have a bit of a mess with others. The painting is a bit ironic in that way, because the clutter is in part composed of cleaning supplies. I was drawn to it because, like my life sometimes it is a beautiful mess. I like many get caught up in order and organization, and get caught-up in trying to fix and be on top of things. However usually if I stop and look around, my hot mess life is pretty colorful and great, like the painting. If Leslie had been there to cleanup that mess, there never would have been the inspiration for the painting, so to speak.

4. Where there any images that your Peers selected that pique your interest now? If yes, what are they and what is your connection with them? What would you want to know about them?

• I did not feel a connection with the Carcass of Beef painting when I was at Albright, but when I read Ryan's post, I wish I had given it another look. I think I looked away because it made me sad, and so I did not stop to appreciate the artistry that went into creating that feeling.

5. What do you think about  the process of reading your peers reflection? Do you find this to be a valuable in your learning?

• I really enjoyed reading the reflections of my peers. I found it very insightful and I even went back and edited the Photobucket link for Project #1 in my own post, because I learned how valuable the slide show feature was. Also it was eye opening to see the similarities and differences that transpired in the completion of these assignments. It provided a great illustration of how differently people respond to art and the elements and principles that compose it.

6. Check your Blog and read comments posted by your Peers. Do you find their comments helpful?

• Unfortunately no one has commented on my Blog postings yet, but when they do I look forward to reading them and finding out what they thought of my endeavors!