Drawing I (Fall Semester Works)

 




GSU Drawing I Digital Works (Fall Semester)

Ari Bradley

Artist Statement:

My name is Ari Bradley and I've had the pleasure of finding love, other forms art are nice, but drawing is my soul mate. This collection of work displays not only my skill set, but a crucial characteristic of mine as an artist with a strong work ethic. Before the semester started, my sole intention for taking this class was to build my basic skills and experience my first art class at the collegiate level in hopes of a revitalization after not taking art classes for a year. During the Fall 2022 Semester, I produced these in my journey to polish my basic skills in technical production of each composition while these assignments gave me to opportunity to experiment with mediums like charcoal and white charcoal. This class challenged me in numerous situations (more specifically, my self-portrait) to take liberties as an artist and apply the relevant teachings of Professor Nuni Lee. I’ve done art all of my life and it’s a true passion for me, so I’m always looking to develop/move forward in a new way at any chance possible. Each one of these pieces reflects my reconnection with essential technical skills like shading in the Apple and Orb Shawty piece which was a still life that helped me distinguish the difference between local and conditional values. A motif with my titles are inserting my minimal, comedic personality with light hearted phrases because I wanted to express how fun it was to do these during and outside of class. My personal favorite is Good BBQ because it’s the best piece representative of my style, immense skills drawing realistically, and my handsome face. My message to people who experience this page is to have fun and strive to be the best version of yourself. Don’t let the grind and hustle of the city diminish your ability to show compassion, articulate, be positive, and dream big. This collection is evident of my strength and began self-realization of who I am as an adult which lets me know my needs and spiritual desires. I know that you will adore my pieces because they were made in a time of my life where I am feeling my best, everyone deserves to be healthy and well.



Camel in a Field
Surrealism Project
Inkwash and Ink
18 x 24
2022



C's Everywhere
Surrealism Project Experimental
Ink, Ink Wash
14 x 17
2022



Good BBQ
Surrealism Project/ Self-Portrait of Ari Bradley
Charcoal, Graphite Pencils
14 x 17
2022


Look at My Tatts Bro!
Hands and Feet Study
Charcoal, White Charcoal
14 x 17 (adjust size)
2022


Apple and Orb Shawty
Still Life
Charcoal, Pencil, Eraser
18 x 24
2022


Vass not Vase!
Local Conditional Study
Graphite Pencils (adjust size)
18 x 24
2022


Different Shades are Important
Value Study
Vine Charcoal
18 x 24
2022





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