I proposed to do a Latvian Folk tale inspired theme. I stuck with this theme, but I also approached it in a different way. I went with rabbits which can be seen a lot in these folk tales/folklores. I also proposed I would do animation, which I ended up sticking with throughout the whole project.
I responded to my proposal by experimenting and exploring my desired resources. I also managed to learn how to animate in photoshop.
My ideas haven’t changed a lot since my proposal, but the only changes that were made were the actual creatures I would use for my work. I’ve documented this through my work the most. I was interested in various different things I could draw, but since bunnies and rabbits were used the most in my culture, I decided to stick with those and nothing else. I didn’t want to do a whole animation for a full-length folk tale, but instead I did the one rabbit.
I am unsure on how I would define success or failure withing my project, except that I noticed I was behind a lot as I was getting closer to the deadline. I was also unable to figure out a way to work on my final piece in college due to lacking resources like a drawing/Wacom tablet.
I think that my work methodology could’ve been better. I focused too much on my own health rather than work, there were way too many stressful times and moments when I felt unmotivated. In my opinion, my organisation and work management could be better.
I’m not completely sure how my ideas/messages connect with my materials/media. This is because I don’t see a possible connection between the two, but more of something I’m more comfortable with using when it comes to art.
Nothing really influenced my decision making for the final outcomes, I just went with something I knew I could do somewhat decently. However, the concept was influenced by my culture and how it is drawn. I hate how old school my country’s art is, so I wanted to do a digital approach.
I carried out mainly secondary research, but I did do a few primary research that included my family members when I was lost about what to do. This didn’t really impact any outcomes; it just helped me stay on my own path.
To be honest, I’m lost about what practice I’ll be developing for the Final Major Project. This is because I’m more of a horror art/ surreal art type of person and I was told we wouldn’t be able to do that. Therefore, I think I don’t know what themes I want to explore further, especially with the clients we will have to make the work for.