my work

Thinking back on my artwork I'd say that there are a few underlying themes. A lot of my work has an underlying theme of nature. I never really realized this before but thinking back on it a lot of my artwork has this in common. Another theme in my work is text. I like to use text and pictures together, and like the idea of them working together to convey something that neither could fully do alone.

I have done many different types of media, but the theme carries over. Not only do i use the nature theme a lot, but I like to use it to convey something else. I don't like to just draw a bunch of flowers and call it a day. I have used nature to display growth and change. I like that there are so many different things to convey with one subject matter.

I also really like to draw hands. Like nature, they can convey many different feelings and such, which is kind of strange to say considering its a hand. The action, placement and shaping of the hand can seem to convey different emotions. Hands have such intricate shapes, cracks and shadows that every time you draw one they're different. I'd really like to continue to explore these themes and look into other ones as well.

Walter Iooss

This photograph is called Carl Yastrzemski, Boston, Ma 1967 taken by Walter Iooss. Walter Iooss is a famous sports photographer who has been in the business for a long time and still producing great photographs. This one is obviously older but still great. I love the way he captured so much area in one small moment. Seeing all the faces in the extremely crowded crowd and the way Yaz is walking(hopping/running?) makes you feel like you were actually there too.
The photo has a sense of unity with all the people and it makes me happy just looking at their faces. It may help that I am a Red Sox fan, but not a die-hard so I think its the picture more than the team and place in the picture. Everyone is so clearly focused on Yaz walking out and everyone seems genuinely happy. I was really looking for action sports photos when I started this, because of the emotion and intensity they capture, but this photo does the same thing. Even though there's no actual sport action happening the crowd is so emotional that I was drawn to this photo.

This photo is Slamdunk 88, Jordan Chicago by Walter Iooss. This is the intensity someone expects when thinking of sports photography. Jordan is clearly the object of everyone's attention in the picture, and is truly captivating. You can see the passion and intensity clearly on his face as I'm sure everyone there was seeing and probably imitating because of their anticipation. You almost are 100% sure the dunk goes in but the photo captures right before the "yes!" moment.
Michael Jordan is such an iconic figure that of course this photo is going to draw attention. But besides from being Jordan and being a slam dunk the photo drew me in itself. The pure athleticism and focus is something that any athlete can appreciate and be in awe over, and especially because it's Michael Jordan. This photo captures that, almost as a poster for athletes saying "be this great, have this feeling." And right about now I'm wishing I had this hanging in my room!

This photo is titled Brazil 2001. Although they kids are not famous athletes the picture makes me want to know every one of them. The picture makes me think of the reason any one would want to play soccer or any sport for that matter. It's so clear they are just having fun and playing because they love the game. The whole photo just looks so carefree and makes me want to be there too.

I guess if anyone imagined kids playing soccer on the beach in Brazil it would look something like this. I like that a lot about this picture, it just seems right. The picture, the movements and the background all come together to show what "Brazilian futbol" really is. Brazilian soccer is quick, energetic, tricky and fun and this picture captures that. This picture makes me wish I was there!