Adult (Ages 17 & up)
A continuation of the period of decision, this stage includes artists that have continued to involve themselves in the creative process. Individualistic style is further developed and skill is continuously improved in this stage. The creation of artwork in this stage involves introspective reflection to create pieces that reflect the artist's personal voice.
Just as in the previous stages, attainment of this level of skill is dependent upon the artist's will to continue their involvement in the arts. Not all adults will have the basis to perform at the level a mature artist is capable of.
All of the pieces listed on this page have been created by Courtney Teixeira.
Just as in the previous stages, attainment of this level of skill is dependent upon the artist's will to continue their involvement in the arts. Not all adults will have the basis to perform at the level a mature artist is capable of.
All of the pieces listed on this page have been created by Courtney Teixeira.
Figure 1
This painting of an apple has been approached by putting blotches of color adjacent to one another in order to create a cohesive piece. The shades of violet read as unified backdrop, where as the colors used on the apple work together to create a dimensional shape. Through attempting new techniques, the artist is working to find which style best represents the emotion she is trying to convey to the viewer.
Figure 2
Through the use of both additive and subtractive drawing in charcoal, the artist rendered a magnified version of a crumpled up piece of paper. The artist worked under the constraint of using only six values in this drawing, including the color of the backdrop. By presenting new challenges, interesting solutions continue to be revealed to keep the artist engaged.
Figure 3
This figure study is an early attempt at using India ink as a drawing medium. Through the process of layering the artist was able to get a subtle range of values to describe the piece. The gentle quality of the ink allows for the emotion of the figure to read as thoughtful and introspective.
Figure 4
This set of self-portraits plays with the idea of light sources. The figure and the room remain consistent while the direction of the light is all that changes. Through the careful application of both white and black charcoal, the subtle curves of facial features become focal points of the piece.
Figure 5
This large scale figure study uses white charcoal, black charcoal, and ink. In order to achieve an interplay of light and the skin tone of the figure, much of the butcher paper remains untouched. Through the experimentation of both mixed media and scale, the artist is challenged with a new approach to drawing.
Figure 6
This painting is a tribute to the master artist Lucian Freud. The base painting is a reproduction of a portrait converted into black and white. Painted atop this are circles in various hues to match the values in the base painting. The red hues are organized in the form of a gun to reflect upon the troubled emotions that are visible on the young man. By referencing masterworks, artists may be inspired to create new, innovative pieces of their own.
Figure 7
This drawing pulls the concept of 'still life' out of its traditional context. It depicts the desk of a troubled man who has taken a dangerous turn in his life. The objects on the desk's surface are chaotically placed adding to the frenzied emotion that the still life portrays.