The End is Here

I can't believe how fast this semester went by. I can't believe I'm already graduating on the 17th!  It's an amazing feeling but at the same time kind of depressing. Time flies by so fast in college. Instead of rushing to get out, sometimes I wish I would have taken things a little slower. 

I guess I'm starting a new chapter of my life! I'm getting closer and closer to my dream job: being a teacher. I had an amazing experience at Cal State San Marcos and the memories will definitely be cherished. 

Museum of Photographic Arts

On may 3^rd, 2008 I went to the Museum of Photographic Arts right after I visited the Ordover Gallery. I went to both in the same day because they are both located in Balboa Park. I really enjoyed MOPA. I liked how there were so many different photos. It was really hard to pick out a favorite piece!

One picture that stood out to me was Fredric Robert’s “Dark Eyes.” It is of a mysterious Indian lady. I really liked this particular photo because I feel like it tells a story. This photo is of the Humanitas exhibition. It is basically images of India by Fredric Roberts. Many of his photos are portraits. “Dark Eyes” is a really pretty photo because of the composition and colors that are in it. This is definitely a favorite of mine!

Another photo that stood out to me was Edward Weston’s “Nude.” This particular picture was taken in 1934. The medium is gelatin silver print. It is of a nude lady sitting down. It’s black and white and I believe it is done in a very tasteful manner. I think it is a gorgeous picture.

After seeing many photos, I would really like to take more portraits. I think they are simple and at the same time mysterious.

The Ordover Gallery

On Saturday May 3^rd, 2008 I went to the Ordover Gallery in Balboa Park. There was an exhibition called "Photography at the Poles" and it was really intriguing. I have never seen such interesting pictures in my life! There were pictures of the Artic, Antarctic, beautiful landscapes, and wildlife as well. Every single picture in that gallery was visually pleasing. I thought it was really cool to see the artworks of photographers of the National Geographic. One of my favorite photos was by Ralph Lee Hopkins. Ralph Lee Hopkins takes many photos of the artic. This particular photo was of a polar bear. It was of a little cub jumping. I thought it was so neat how he caught that moment on film.

Another artist that really got my attention was Bill Atkinson. His pictures were absolutely beautiful. I couldn’t take my eyes off of them. One picture in particular is “Blue Wall.” It is a picture of ice and how it naturally turns into the most beautiful sculptures.

My favorite photo in the whole gallery was by Frans Lanting. It was of penguins marching up an iceberg. It is titled “Chinstrap penguins on iceberg.” This has to be the coolest picture I have ever seen in my life. It’s utterly enchanting. It is so beautiful and the blue is so soothing. The iceberg is enormous! It looks like an ice cathedral. It think it is so neat how eroding waves create art. I also love it because it reminds me of one of my favorite movies, “Happy Feet.”

My photos

The picture above is of lovely Mammoth Mountain. I like to enjoy most of my winters in Mammoth. I don't really like to manipulate my photos too much so I usually play with the hue saturations.

















This picture is of a beach in La Jolla! La Jolla rocks!

VSAR 302

I found that I really enjoy photography. Its a whole new medium of artwork for me. When it comes to my taste in art, I wasn't much of a fan of contemporary art. I usually enjoy ancient and classical art. Painting with oil and acrylics on canvas used to be the only art I loved to produce. Ever since this class, I have learned that I really do enjoy contemporary art! I love installations, corky paintings, manipulated photos, and ect. I realized that I have grown as an artist after taking this class. Although I am not Photoshop inclined, I have learned a lot. Everything that I have learned in this class is going to be useful in the future.
Thanks Professor Small!

Panoramas

I have learned many things in VSAR 302. I've learned to manipulate photos, how to take photos, how to use brushes, masks, and ect. Out of everything I've learned, panoramas are my favorite things to create. The panorama below is a picture of La Jolla. It consists of five pictures. I absolutely love it!