describe whch print you were most satisfied with:
The print i was most satisfied with was the 12 out of 12(my last print)

explain why:
i chose the 12 out of 12 print because i liked how the ink set on the print,and i liked how it was evenly set.

What was the most difficult part of the assignment?:
the most difficult part of this assignment was the carving.I was afraid that I would carve too much or too little.I had to work slow and be specific.

Describe what is strong about your design.Why is it a good design?
The strongest part about me design would be the swan in general.It stand out, and the colors compliment the swan.I think it it a good design because of the placement. I specifically chose the middle of the tile so it would be easier to look at.

Describe how you used the elements and principles of design in your prints:
I used the colors black and orange so the focal point is on the white swan.Itryed to carve 70% of the bird and clouds so i can reach the requirements of what was asked

If you could change on thing about you artwork,what would it be and why?
If i could change one thing about me artwork it would be the sky.I would of made more clouds to indicate more negative space,therefore having more or at least 70% carved out.

Wild Card Optional 1

while i was on youtube i decided to check out some animations. I looked at some general ones but then i came across this funny animation that makes a lot of sense! The stick man is amazing as he journeys through the desktop and encouters some trouble along the way. I recommend that you watch it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_fPV13IKm4

chinese traditional ink painting

This type of painting is referred to as Chinese Bamboo Painting. It might seem easy but it is actually challenging.Chinese Bamboo Painting is Eastern and not Western which means the painting styles are different.While i was painting the most challenging thing was how to hold the paint brushed.There are three types of brushes a fine bristle brush a medium brush and then there is the thick bristle brush. While holding the brush you have to make sure your hand is straight and you cannot rest your arm on the table like most people would do when painting Western pictures. This becomes hard and sometimes it's irritating but in the end it's worth it.