1. Art Portfolio Final
Mandie petersen

2. Choice Drawing – “Meg and Mandie” – January 2016
Favorite piece of art
Choice Drawing – “Meg and Mandie” – January 2016

3. why
This is my favorite piece of art work just because I think it looks super close to the original picture and it makes me happy. My sister and I have always been close and looking through old pictures we were always together. We have so many cute pictures of us together from when we were younger and it was just fun to be able to draw one of them and have it turn out this good.

4. Least favorite piece of art
Figurative – “Man” – April 2016

5. why
This is my least favorite piece of artwork just because I didn’t spend a lot of time on it and because his face looks like a monkey. I do like how the pants and shirt ended up, but his face needs a little work. I tried a lot of times to fix the mouth, but eventually just gave up.

6. Plein Air – “House” – April 2016
Favorite art medium
Plein Air – “House” – April 2016

7. why
My favorite art medium is pen and ink. I love how it looks and how you can do it super sketchy and it turns out good. You can also do good drawings fast, and I don’t like spending a lot of time on my pieces of art so that is good for me.

8. Least favorite art medium
Print – “Umbrella” – April 2016

9. why
My least favorite art medium was the print. I hate using that little scraper thing and I also just don’t like how mine have turned out now and in the past. It is a tedious task and ultimately just annoys me. You put so much work into it and then it doesn’t even turn out the way you want it to.

10. Collage – “Hope” – February 2016
Most creative artwork
Collage – “Hope” – February 2016

11. inspiration
The inspiration for my most creative artwork came from my religious beliefs. I am a very strong believer and I just wanted to do something for the glory of God. I have a lot of different empowering verses written on this art piece that I turn to in times of trial and confusion. It just strengthens my faith and hope that much more, and I think that is why I like it so much.

12. Art in my future
In college I will be majoring in Early Childhood Education in hopes of one day teaching kindergarten. I know for sure I will be using art almost every day, whether it be crafts, decorating my board and room, or in various other ways. I also hope to continue with photography.