Sculpture 

Sculpture is another way to create art. You can use clay, rock, ice, or concrete. Ceramics is one way of sculpting clay to make art. There are many different types of clay that you can use the most common is earthenware. This clay is used for basic sculpting and firing techniques. When the sculpting process is complete the next step is for the piece to be fired in a kiln at 350 degrees Celsius. When this process is complete you can then decide if you want to keep the piece naked, or add a glaze or paint to the piece.

Another type of sculpture is ice sculptures. These can be more tricky to pull off. To do this kind of sculpture you need to be very patient and accurate. Usually ice sculptures are created for important events or gatherings such as weddings. Ice sculptures can be created by using a mallet and chisel..or hand held tools like saws and drills.

                                            

You can also use rock or concrete like these famous sculptures

My Paintings

My Favorite type of paint to use is acrylic. It drys very fast and it is easy to mix colors.

Here are some of my paintings that Ive done over the years.

These three pictures are pictures I painted on my wall at my house. The first one is Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. As you can see in the picture, this painting is incomplete. The second picture is a sun and moon that one of my very good friends helped me paint. The last one was one of my many favorites to paint. It took a few months but was so worth it! Sublime is one of my most favorite bands and this peice was so fun to paint.

These paintings where inspired by my favorite things! I love dream catchers, Old cars, Grateful Dead, Octopus, and space. I would be interested in selling some of my paintings for the right price. Most of my paintings have a close connection with me. I would say my style of painting is anything random, trippy, or just beautiful. I have a fun but rustic taste in art.

This painting is what makes this hobby worth it. I painted this for my boyfriends moms friend who has cancer. She put this painting in an auction to raise money for her hospital bills. I love the fact that  I can paint something so beautiful and help people in need. This makes my dream come alive and I would be more than happy to do this again for anyone!!

Different kinds of Paints

There are many different types of art and ways to create it. Paintings and drawings can be art, and also sculptures or even random pieces of garbage can be considered art to some people. The first type and one of my favorites are painting!! There are many types of paints you can use for your artwork.

The first type and one of the most popular kinds is acrylic. Acrylic paints are easier to work with. Acrylic paintings can sometimes resemble oil paint and water color paintings. This kind of paint can be mixed with water

Another kind of paint you can use are oil paints. Oil paints are an oil based paint that are used for more realistic paintings. Most oil paintings have a lot of details and realistic features.

Water colors can also be very easy to use. There are many different techniques and ways you can paint with water. One way is using just regular watercolor paints by adding water to the pallet. Or you can make a design in the water with Acrylic paints. When you are finished with the design you can take anything you want and transfer the paint by sticking the piece in the water.  The surface of whatever you are transferring the piece to has to be prepared with mordant, an alum solution. Many people use this technique for customizing car pieces, helmets, guitars and really anything!