This is a very good diorama that had a strong message also. She was sending the message to spay and neuter your animals. Not doing so can cause an overpopulation of stray animals. These animals usually end up at the local shelter which the majority of are not "No kill". They euthanize them if no one adopts them within an alloted time frame. Diseases are a lot less likely in animals that have been spayed/neutered. This diorama was sad to me and created a strong emotion of anger also.

This diorama was amazing and I have something to say about it. Not only did she create the nicest, most detailed diorama, she had an excellent point. Football in America is everything. She demonstrated a Florida Gators game in which thousands of spectators cheer them on. Even though I am a DAWGS fan by birth, Florida continues to kick butt in the SEC. Most football fans love college football but there are many professional football fans as well. This pretty much means that if you are not a football fan then many households are not accommodating to you from late August to the first of the new year on Saturdays and Sundays.

This diorama sent my emotions soaring. I felt anger and sadness. The messages on the signs are absolutely nothing more than pure hatred. It saddens me to know that people have to really struggle to deal with their homophobia. This is definitely what I consider propaganda.

My diorama was intended to resemble an abandoned community. The message behind my diorama was that it bothers me when larger cities continue to build outside of the city when there is no reason not to use the resources that already exist. The suburbs continue to grow while communities become abandoned and are subject to crime, litter and pollution.

"This is Me" Self portrait

"This is me" can only bring one thing to mind. A Volkswagon Bug. 1973 to be exact simply because that's my birth year. There art three reasons that I feel this way about myself. 1) It is short in stature. 2) It is shaped round with a great base to it. 3)Last but not least, very basic and constantly doing things backwards. Like a VW Bug has it's engine in the rear, I always have my head up my butt.

My Photographic Eye - nature

My photographic eye is constantly attracted to nature. I love trees, wide pastures, beaches and anything that derived from natural sources with very little visibility of human interaction. I am really drawn to water. I have been swimming since I was
3 and there is not much I won't take a dip in. The photos I have included are all related to nature.

My slideshow of several of my favorite art pieces

INTRO 2 ART Poetry

INTRO 2 ART

INTRO 2 ART is a very busy class

I must admit, it really kicks my ass

After working all day, up all night

I have an assignment due every Monday midnight

Then my group and I must congregate

smile in each other's face, trying not to hate

But I admire Dr. Whittington's ability to teach

for her passion for art every student will reach

She is a proven hard worker so I will be also

Her intelligence is obvious, mine....well, not so

I hope that I earn me an "A" or a "B"

but if not, I appreciate art a lot more you see

I've made a few new friends and a couple of day trips too

Overall, I've enjoyed INTRO 2 ART, what about you?

Why I believe The Wizard of Oz is a work of art.

The Wizard of Oz is a movie that I definately consider a work of art. Not only is there much concentration on character development but the moral of the story is awesome. The most significant meaning about the movie is that the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion were seeking characteristics they already possessed but thought they were missing. In this movie, there is also a tremendous amount of performing and visual arts.

Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, painted or marked in any manner on property. Graffiti is sometimes regarded as a form of art and other times as unwanted. Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with examples going back to Ancient Greek and the Roman Empire and may range from simple scratch marks to elaborate wall paintings. In modern times spray paint and markers have become the most commonly used materials. In most countries, defacing property with graffiti without the property owner's consent is considered vandalism, which is punishable by law. Sometimes graffiti is employed to communicate social and political messages. To some, it is an art form worthy of display in galleries and exhibitions; to others it is merely vandalism. There are many different types and styles of graffiti and it is a rapidly evolving artform whose value is highly contested, being reviled by many authorities while also subject to protection, sometimes within the same jurisdiction.

I found these examples of graffiti here in Carrollton. I have seen it around for a long time and occasionally I notice some additions. When I received this assignment my curiousity got the best of me and my daughter and I explored the exteriors of these buildings. Some of these are tag art and I understand why now since Dr. Whittington explained to us the difference in tag graffiti and other graffit. Tag graffiti can be found anywhere, even on your desk at school. It is basically acnowledgement that someone was at that very spot at one time. That could seem pointless unless it is somewhere you always wanted to visit so you leave your mark. The photos that I have attached are examples of tag graffiti and graffiti art. I think it's art regardless because I can't do it so therefore as long as it's not on my car or home.......have fun with it!

Meet this artist I know...

Steve Penley is an artist I know. He is a Georgia native who actually married one of my childhood friends, Carrie. They currently reside in Carrollton, Ga and have 3 children. He is best known for his paintings of historical icons, Penley has become one of America’s most popular artists emerging from the South. Penley’s development as an artist has culminated with a unique style of bold color, strong brush strokes and vivid imagery.

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