Design Literacy

 Design Elements 

Design elements are the building blocks for creating effective and aesthetically pleasing compositions in various art forms, including visual arts, graphic design, and more.....  

Design Elements: line ,shape,colour,texture... Value,form,space,size, proportion and direction

Claude Monet's "Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son":

Title: Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son

Artist: Claude Monet

Year: 1875

Medium: Oil on canvas

Description:

In this captivating painting, Monet depicts his wife, Camille, and their son, Jean, strolling through a lush meadow on a windy day. Camille, dressed in a long, flowing dress and holding a parasol, gazes out at the viewer with a serene expression. Jean, standing beside her, looks up at his mother with a curious gaze. The parasol, blown inside out by the wind, adds a sense of dynamic movement to the scene.

Monet's brushstrokes are soft and feathery, capturing the fleeting effects of natural light. The painting's color palette is characterized by soft blues, greens, and yellows, evoking a sense of warmth and serenity. The background, a blurred landscape of trees and hills, creates a sense of depth and atmosphere.

The painting's focus on light, color, and everyday life makes it a quintessential example of Impressionist art. Monet's ability to capture the beauty of a simple moment, like a family stroll, showcases his skill as a painter and his unique perspective on the world.

1. _Line_: Soft, curved lines define the woman's face, hat, and parasol, creating a sense of delicacy.

2. _Shape_: Organic shapes, like the woman's body and the parasol, are juxtaposed with geometric shapes, like the rectangular canvas.

3. _Form_: The woman's body and face are softly modeled, creating a sense of volume and depth.

4. _Value_: Monet uses a range of values, from light to dark, to capture the play of light on the woman's face and clothing.

5. _Color_: Soft, feathery brushstrokes and vivid colors, like blue, green, and yellow, evoke a sense of light and atmosphere.

6. _Texture_: The painting suggests texture through the woman's dress, the parasol's fabric, and the softness of her skin.

7. _Space_: The composition creates a sense of space, with the woman placed in a natural setting.

8. _Movement_: The woman's gaze and the blowing wind create a sense of movement and energy.

9. _Pattern_: The repeating shapes of the trees and the woman's dress create a sense of pattern and rhythm.

10. _Atmosphere_: Monet's use of light and color creates a sense of atmosphere, capturing the fleeting effects of natural light.

These elements combine to create a captivating painting that showcases Monet's Impressionist style and skill.

THE ART OF EXPRESSION

 .."We don't choose Art 

ART chooses you "...a phrase i saw on insta 

 Well I'm glad Art chose me 

For i feel empty without Art

For it fuels my whole being 

 For it fills the depth of my voids 

And I'm forever not alone when I'm by myself 

But lonely when I'm with the ones with flesh

Being  an Artist is like Red spider Lily's lore ,so pretty yet the depth of its pedals  is so dark

"Addicted  to the impossible 

Seduced by the risks "

Immortalizing the one we call a muse

Allured by mystery  

Authentically channeling  the yin and yang hidden within the depth of our being .. travelling through  the rivers... that serves as a vessel leading to the deep-sea

BEING AN ARTIST IS LIKE RED-SPIDER LILY'S LORE , SO PRETTY YET THE DEPTH OF ITS PEDALS IS SO DARK

Analysis:

Beautiful Appearance:  the flower's stunning appearance represents the captivating exterior of Art ,enticing and engaging the viewers.

Dark Depth:  the pedals and stem's dark coloration signifies the Artist's inner struggles , emotions and experiences that fuels our creativity 

Contrast: the juxtaposition of beauty and darkness reflects the Artist's dual nature , where light and shadow co-exist.

Symbolism: in the Japanese culture ... Red-Spider Lily  is associated with the afterlife, representing the Artist's connection to the unknown,  the subconscious and the world beyond the Mundane

 

Why do I paint

 ..Why do i paint

 We paint for ourselves  , for prosperity and growth  

We paint for  mental health

 We paint  for love and connection

 We paint  cause is therapeutic 

We paint  to escape  reality 

 We paint to embrace  ourselves, to embrace  the depths  of our being 

 By we i mean me myself and i 

My flesh ,thoughts  and soul

We paint because we can not stop painting  

We paint  because  we are creatives and we can NOT stop creating 

We paint because we are human . 

We paint through (thoughts) through  paints through words 

 We bleed on paper,we are poets 

We bleed on canvas we are painters 

We dwell deep , drowning in the blues and greens of the earth

The question  is What is Art 

Art is a form of expression  that uses skills or imagination  to create something  beautiful  and/or meaningful.  It can be a visual object or an experience  that communicates an idea , an emotion or a world view.

 One could argue that Art is a never-ending journey , a journey under the guidance of an invisible thread, tied to the core of our soul. We run ,we trip... walk slow , we bleed.. walk to the opposite direction/ run in a circular motion , that's when we get tangled by the thread

  then we say we are going through a phase ....we feel stuck . some  make Artistry out of the struggle , embracing their shadow-self.We then create thread walls ....life starts feeling like the maze , yet the  walls feel  like the mind of a surrealism... 

The journey of art is a metaphor for life itself. The invisible thread represents the creative force that drives us, connecting us to our innermost selves. As we navigate this journey, we experience moments of:

- Progress (running): bursts of inspiration and productivity

- Setbacks (tripping): self-doubt, criticism, and obstacles

- Reflection (walking slow): contemplation, introspection, and growth

- Sacrifice (bleeding): pouring our heart and soul into our craft

- Exploration (walking in opposite directions): experimenting with new ideas and perspectives

- Circularity (running in circles): revisiting familiar themes, refining our vision, and deepening our understanding

The thread tangling around us symbolizes the complexities and challenges that arise when we surrender to our creative calling. It's a reminder that art, like life, is a journey of twists and turns, requiring patience, resilience, and trust in the unknown.

"Going through a phase" acknowledges the fluid, ever-changing nature of creativity and life. Feeling stuck is a natural part of the process, a sign that we're ready to break through to new levels of understanding and expression.

"Making artistry out of the struggle" is a powerful phrase – it means transforming pain, doubts, and fears into something beautiful, meaningful, and relatable. Embracing our shadow-self allows us to tap into the depths of our psyche, revealing hidden truths and facets of our personality.

"Thread walls" is a striking image, suggesting the intricate, complex patterns we weave around ourselves as we navigate life's maze. These walls can feel suffocating, yet they also represent the surreal, ever-shifting landscapes of our minds. Surrealism becomes a fitting descriptor – our thoughts, emotions, and experiences blend and blur, creating a dreamlike reality that's both captivating and unsettling.