Inquiry Question: How can dedicating time to weekly art practices and exploring various artists, techniques, and materials help me reconnect with my creativity, discover new ways of making art, and develop a sustainable and fulfilling art practice?

For my Inquiry project, I want to explore different approaches to creating art. Art has always been a passion of mine, but with the busyness of school, I often find myself neglecting my art practice. This project will give me the opportunity to intentionally set aside time each week to engage with art and reconnect with my creativity.

As part of this exploration, I will research and draw inspiration from various artists and art tutorials. Each week, I will document my journey by sharing photos of the art projects I’m working on or have completed. I’ll also include details about the resources that inspired me, the materials I used, and the techniques I experimented with.

Through this process, my goal is to develop my skills, discover new ways of making art, and build a consistent art practice that is both fulfilling and sustainable.

Below I have provided some of my previous art projects.

Teacups – Inspired by the textures and patterns found in nature, I crafted these teacups using a pottery wheel. I glazed them with a rich green and brown glaze, evoking earthy tones reminiscent of natural elements.

In Bloom – One of my first experiments with monoprinting, this piece was created using a gel pad. I layered paint and pressed flowers onto the surface, capturing their delicate details and natural textures in an organic, ethereal composition.

Painted Lady – Using paint pens, I created this surreal painting, layering intricate details and bold colors to bring the composition to life.

Into the Forest – This mixed-media piece combines traditional acrylic painting with paint pens to add depth and texture. To enhance the composition, I painted animals and insects on cut-out pieces of construction paper and layered them onto the canvas, creating a dynamic, three-dimensional effect.

Caught in Space – For the background of this collage, I used a paint pour technique to create a fluid, cosmic effect. I then layered magazine cutouts to construct a dynamic space-themed composition.

Garlic – This still life was created using pastels, capturing the organic form and subtle color variations of garlic with soft, blended textures.