Kaitlyn T.

              For this assignment, we were asked to think about a conflict and to illustrate our conflict by creating a relief print.  This project made me think about worldwide conflict.  Therefore the conflict I chose was the effects of pollution on the environment.  Before I started this project, I had to brainstorm ways to represent my conflict.  Brainstorming is the most important part of this project because this is the foundation of the entire project.  Being able to plan out every detail is crucial.  The most difficult part of this project was creating consistent prints.  It takes a lot of practice in order to get an even print.

                My conflict represents the effects of pollution on the environment.  In my print, I have a weeping willow, a smoky factory, and a girl sitting in the field.  I have the willow growing through the road to show how strong the environment is, and I used a weeping willow to represent a depression.  I think this conflict is important because people need to become aware of the choices that they make.  I used pattern and unity to emphasize the tree.  As a whole, the texture throughout the print stays pretty consistent causing a pattern.  Because the tree and field have similar texture, they create unity.  I also used the rule of thirds to create and emphasis on the tree.  I made the tree the focus because the environment is the focus of pollution.  The environment is the reason why we should want to change.

                When I was planning out my print, I made sure that it looked balanced by using the rule of thirds.  I also wanted to make sure the print didn’t have any empty spaces.  Another technique I used was texture.  I wanted my print to look somewhat realistic.  By using these techniques, I was able to create a visual emphasis in making the tree the focal point.  I want the audience to notice the tree the most.

                I really enjoyed doing this project, because it allowed me to be more creative.  The opportunities were endless.  I also enjoyed the print making process.  I want to improve on creating even prints consistently.  I believe the best part about my piece is the theme and how I illustrated my conflict.  Overall, I am happy with how my print turned out.