Humi16 Discussion

Part of our goal in this class is to look at art from different points of view. As a viewer of art, we tend to notice different aspects of work than when we are the maker. Becoming a producer of art offers a unique perspective. We are all consumers of art when we admire and appreciate the work of others – but when we become the artist, we learn new things.

One of the signatures looks for cubist compositions is the distorted body parts and facial features of the subject. Part of the fun of exploring modern art is doing some of your own. For this extra credit exercise, visit the Picasso Head website and create a Picasso-inspired portrait to share with the class.

Here’s the link: http://www.picassohead.com/create.html

Some students have been unable to get the site to work – if it happens to you, try different browsers. The site has been around a long time and I have no control or influence over how it operates – good luck!

The process is simple. Play around by selecting and dragging the “parts” to the canvas. You can change colors and the scale by pressing the buttons along the bottom of the page. Experiment and have fun. Once you’re happy with your result, press the red button (save/email this painting). On the following page, you can title your painting (write YOUR NAME on this line), and don’t forget to include your email address below the bottom paragraph (so you can receive the link to share). Press the red button again to submit your work to the gallery. Check your email. Once the link arrives, cut and paste it into this forum. If it doesn’t seem to work, try downloading the image to your desktop and then upload it – or take a picture of the screen and do it that way. I’ve added a sample for the class to see.

THE TASK:

1. Create and post your Picasso Head.
(post the image NOT the link – try saving the image to your desktop first)
2. Provide a quick explanation for why you selected the features and distortions in your design. Explain what your Picasso Head tells the viewer.