Design Principles GCD60804 | Task 3 (Design)
06/03/2024 - 22/03/2024 / Week 5 - Week 7
Eng Yan Ling
Bachelor's Degree in Creative Media (Hons) - (Taylor's University)
Design Principles GCD60804 | Task 3 (Design)
TABLE CONTENT
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4. Sketches
5. Progress
7. Rationale
8. Reference
9. Feedback
10. Quick Links
INSTRUCTIONS / MIB
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RECAP : TASK 3
With the knowledge attained through design principles, we are required to
apply these knowledge by creating an artwork through any type of medium
while conveying your visual message relating to your UNSDG goals and purpose
of your creation.
VISUAL REFERENCE
Week 5 - 06/03/2024
Art Style Direction : Impressionist Paintings, inspired by French Painter,
Claude Monet.
Further research on Impressionist Paintings
To further understand an impressionists painting, I have conducted a
research to understand the history and style of impressionalism to convey my
message through my artwork.
Summary
- first modern art movement in history
- loosen brush strokes and lighten palettes including pure and taint colors
- capturing light, weather and time of day on canvas
Summary
- using complimentary colors without blending to make colors more
intense
- works of urban/modern life
- the world did not always have to be represented realistically
(Explanation by Ms Jinchi) Impressionism paintings means to capture the light and moment of a
scenery/landscape. Back in the days, artists painted impressionist paintings
in the moment which captures the time or light of the day like a quick
sketch.
Idea : Landscape Paintings of popular sights in Malaysia that have
polluted.
Week 6 - 13/03/2024
Based on the feedbacks and advice given by Ms Jinchi, I would like to
express the relation of my UNSDG through a series of painting with the
design principles learned throughout this module. The series of my artwork
will be a compilation of 3 paintings of some of Malaysia's famous tourist
spots which I have personally been to often in the past.
Idea Reference 1
Theme 1 - Nostalgia of Malaysian Childhood
Recalling my childhood as a fellow Malaysia is truly nostalgic, my first idea
is to create a series of paintings containing activities I did back when I was
child to reflect the activities of life on land. Compared to the current
generation, my childhood did not consist much of electronics as a source of
entertainment but mainly snacks, or anything you could find around the house.
Idea 1 - Milo Truck
Information source : https://thesmartlocal.my/childhood-memories/
The reason I chose the "Milo Truck" is because I believe not only I but most
people would feel nostalgic whenever we mention the "Milo Truck" which often
comes by Primary or Secondary Schools offering a cup of cool milo to students.
It may just be the "drink" or the "truck", but it is more than that to
Malaysians because in my opinion it is a piece of my childhood and joy back in
the days.
Idea 2 - Roti Motor
Information Source :
https://pin.it/4bYI01aHn
Even though rarely found around neighborhoods nowadays, the "Roti Motor" is a
motor that sells different types of breads, snacks and ice cream. Malaysian
children would often get excited as soon as they hear this motor pass by
excited to get their favorite snack or ice cream. It would usually cost less
than RM 1 for a snack unlike in the current generation where it costs more
than RM5 to get a pack of snacks. I chose the Roti Motor as a part of my
choice to paint my series as it would take back the audiences to their
childhood days when they come across this "Roti Motor".
Idea 3 - Birthday Celebrations in McDonalds
Information Source : https://says.com/my/lifestyle/malaysians-share-nostalgic-childhood-memories
It is an unwritten rule for Malaysian children to have birthday parties at
McDonalds, I had my birthday at a nearby McDonalds back when I was turning 1
years old! I may not remember the details of that moment but I surely had my
birthday at McDonalds at least once. Therefore, through the painting I hope to
be able to allow audiences to reminisce the memories of their birthdays at
McDonalds.
Idea 4 - Badminton
Information Source :
https://says.com/my/fun/home-entertainment-as-a-malaysian-90-s-kid
Another idea for this series of Nostalgic painting is a picture of children
playing badminton at their front porch. May or may not be everyone's childhood
sport but it definitely was mine. Without electronics back in the days, I
often spend time playing outdoor sports in the evening especially badminton.
This picture may not look like it portrays any sort of deep meaning but it
surely holds memories of someone's childhood.
Ideas Reference 2
Theme 2 - Tourist Locations in Malaysia Polluted
As the earth continues to deteriorate in this generation, my second idea of
creating a series of painting aims to portray the beauty of each location
before it has become polluted.
Location 1 : Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terrenganu
Based on my research, Pulau Perhentian is a popular tourist spot but also
one of the most polluted islands in Malaysia. The reason I chose this
location to be a part of my series of paintings is because I want to show
the beauty of the island without all the pollution and trash around.
Information source : https://www.macaranga.org/trashed-islands-a-snapshot-of-polluted-malaysia/
Ceramic Roof Tile Reference
Source : https://pin.it/6x097pD40
Sourcing several actual reference to understand how its shape, shadow and
arrangement looks like.
Beachside Huts Reference
Source : https://pin.it/6x097pD40
Researching on types of style of huts around beaches to understand the
overall architecture of the building.
Visual Reference - Final Painting
Frame Reference for Final Painting.
As a local Malaysian, surely all of us have visited the Batu Caves at least
once. For me, I have been visiting the Batu Caves since a very young age. As
the years pass, the location became and popular tourist spot as well as a
place of celebration for those who celebrate the Thaipusam festival. As more
foot step in the area, more rubbish accumulate continuously due to the
ignorance of the public and lack of cleanliness and upkeeping from the
management.
Therefore, I chose Batu Caves as a part of my series of Paintings to show the
once peaceful and beautiful picture of the Batu Caves.
The aftermath of Thaipusam Celebration and trash accumulated over the years.
Information Source : https://mybackyardtour.com/5-tourist-attractions-now-polluted-rubbish/
Visual Reference - Final Painting
Frame Reference for Final Painting.
Location 3 : Pantai Redang Sekinchan, Selangor
Sekinchan among so many locations no doubt is one of the most popular
tourist spots in Malaysia for its beach side-fishing village. Locals and
tourist can get a chance to admire the beautiful beach, the fishing boats
passing by, rest and dine in nearby "Mamak" or even make a wish at the
famous Wishing Tree along hundreds of Wishing Ribbons.
Information Source (Red Ribbon Wishing) : https://selangor.travel/listing/sekinchan-wishing-tree/
The reason I chose Sekinchan Redang Beach is because this place is filled
personal childhood memories where I have grew up visiting this beach often,
having a nice hearty seafood meal with my family. Hence, I would like to
share the same mesmerizing view of this village to admire despite the
current state of the village.
Visual Reference - Final Painting
Frame Reference for Final Painting.
Lighting Reference
Picture Reference to understand the lighting and colors of the
skies and its surrounding.
Figure 1.20 Lighting Reference,
Pictures taken by Eng Yan Ling (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Color Scheme Notes
Before starting on my paintings, I drafted some notes on what colors and
setting to get the general idea of the expected outcome of my paintings.
Painting 1 - Pulau Perhentian Kecil Terengganu
Figure 1.21 Perhentian Color Scheme
Painting 2 - Batu Caves, Gombak
Figure 1.22 Batu Cave Color Scheme
Figure 1.23 Sekinchan Color Scheme
Week 6 - 13/03/2024
I chose to do a series of paintings of the Tourist Location in Malaysia
polluted as these series of paintings would best reflect my UNSDG goal and
the message I wish to convey through my artwork.
Location 1 : Pulau Perhentian Kecil
Based on the feedback given by Ms Jinchi, the angle and picture that I
will paint for this location will reflects more on the clear blue waters
and its cleanliness.
Visual Reference :
Visual Reference - Final Painting
Color Scheme Notes
Location - Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terrengganu
Figure 1.28 Perhentian Color Scheme (2nd Attempt)
Additional Research - Color Mixing Theory
As mentioned in the feedback, I have conducted a thorough research on how
the color mixing theories as in how to increase/decrease the hue,
saturation and value of a color because in nature, the color black is not
present.
- Only the primary colors (red, yellow, blue) cannot be recreated using
any colors whereas these 3 colors can create any sorts of color
- Color temperature
red, orange, yellow (warm) &
green, blue, violet (cool)
- Increasing saturation by adding colors that are opposite of each
other
- Tinting colors using white, but be cautious in the amount of white you
add as some colors have different amount of white required if you want to
create the same set of saturated colors.
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Neutralizing colors Black is created through the mixture of red, yellow, and blue. If the
color is not dark enough, add the opposing color - bright = yellow. If
there is a slight peach/skin color present, more blue is required. To
check the shade of black, tint the black with white to achieve a grey
shade.
Week 7 - 21/03/2024
Waves on sea painting reference.
Source :
More research conducted to understand how to paint the effects on sea water.
Reference Timestamp : 4.00
Mood Board
Figure 1.32 Batu Caves, Gombak (Week 7 - 21/03/2024)
Figure 1.33 Pulau Perhentian Kecil Mood Board (Week 7 - 21/03/2024)
Figure 1.34 Pantai Redang Sekinchan, Selangor (Week 7 - 21/03/2024)
SKETCHES
Sketches are not detailed and only serves as guidelines for me to
paint as I wish to follow the concept of Impressionism Paintings,
where paintings are done on site like sketches.
Week 5 - 06/03/2024
Locations I have chosen for this series of paintings are the following
:
Sketch 1 : Pulau Perhentian Kecil
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Figure 2.1 Sketch 1 (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Notes :
Design Principles I can apply to my artworks
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Figure 2.2 Sketch 1 Notes (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Sketch 2 : Batu Caves, Gombak
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Figure 2.3 Sketch 2 (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Sketch only shows the guideline for the entrance and staircase proportion.
Notes :
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Figure 2.4 Sketch 2 Notes (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Sketch 3 : Pantai Redang Sekinchan
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Figure 2.5 Sketch 3 (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Notes :
Design Principles I can apply to my artworks
Figure 2.6 Sketch 3 Notes (Week 5, 06/03/2023)
Week 6 - 13/03/2024
Sketches are not detailed and only serves as guidelines for me to
paint as I wish to follow the concept of Impressionism Paintings,
where paintings are done on site like sketches.
Sketch/Painting 1 : Batu Caves, Gombak
Figure 2.7 Batu Caves Sketch (Week 6, 11/03/2024)
Sketch/Painting 2 : Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu
Figure 2.8 Perhentian Sketch (Week 6, 11/03/2024)
Sketch only focus on the position and proportion between the sky, sea and shore.
Notes :
Design Principles I can apply to my artworks
Figure 2.9 Perhentian Notes (Week 6, 11/03/2024)
Sketch/Painting 3 : Pantai Redang Sekinchan, Selangor
Figure 2.10 Sekinchan Sketch (Week 6, 11/03/2024)
PROGRESS
Week 5 - 06/03/2024
Painting Drafts are done on a smaller scale for Feedback.
Painting 1 (P1) : Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu
Figure 3.1 P1 Sky Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Starting off this painting with its a warmed toned sky which resembles a
sunrise at dawn. It consists a combination of purple, pink and yellow,
reflecting the light of the rising sun.
Figure 3.2 P1 Finished Sky (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Figure 3.2 shows the final outcome of the sky (background)
Figure 3.3 Finished Sea Water (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
At the very right of this painting is the sea beside the hut. As the
setting of this painting aims to capture the lighting of a sunrise, I have
conducted research on the colors of water during a sunrise shows to be a
more darker shade of blue and there is not much light present to reflect
the clear and blue sea. Using my paint brush, I create the movement of
waves with the repetition of brush strokes as seen in Figure 3.3.
Figure 3.4 Finished (Left) Brick House (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
On the very left of this painting consists on the brick house beside the
hut (refer to Figure 1.12). Using a regular shade of grey, I increase the
value of the grey to achieve a lighter shade to better suit the shade of
the house to this painting. The lines created to mimic the pattern of the
brick wall uses a darker shade of grey.
Figure 3.5 Finished Ceramic Tile Roof of Hut (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
The color of the roof is a mixture of crimson red and brown, to achieve a
color similarly/between red and brown whereas the outline uses a dark brown.
The white color on the roof tiles mimics the light reflected onto the roof.
Figure 3.6 P1 Hut Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
The hut in this painting uses a rather darker orange than a brighter one
compared to the reference because the amount of sunlight does not reflect
much light due to the absence of the sunlight at that period of
time.
Before working on the details of the door, a lighter and diluted shade of
sea green is painted a base to slowly built up its layer.
Figure 3.7 P1 Finished Door on Hut Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
With continuous layers and different shades of green built up, Figure 3.7
shows the final outcome of the door with its shadow also reflected on to
the door based on the direction of light towards the hut.
Figure 3.8 Perhentian Draft by Eng Yan Ling (Week 5, 06/03/204)
The steps to the hut remains a more simple color to replicate a sandy
stone floor.
Figure 3.8 shows the final painting of Pulau Perhentian Kecil.
Painting 2 (P2) : Batu Caves, Gombak
Figure 3.9 P2 Rock Wall Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Before painting the greens on the rocky wall, I painted the shadows on the
rock wall to gain a general direction of position on the overall painting.
The rest of the background uses a peach and grey which is similarly to the
color of the rock wall as the background.
With a darker shade of green, I roughly paint/sketch the shape of the
greens on the rock as a base and shadow of the leaves.
Figure 3.10 P2 Finished Rock Wall (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
After the base of the green is dry, I layer a several different shades
without blending which goes lighter until it achieves a realistic
combination of green color that resembles the greens based on my
references (refer to Figure 1.13).
Figure 3.11 P2 Concrete Wall Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Below the rock wall is the colorful concrete wall right beside the
entrance to Batu Caves stairs. Following the guidelines from my sketch,
I worked on the roof of the wall as it will be guideline towards the
proportion of this area. Based on the reference, I work on the details
of the wall and above the roofs. The details on this area is not blended
nor it is done in full details but a rough painting of it which maintain
the feeling of an impressionist painting.
Figure 3.12 P2 Finished Concrete Wall Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Similarly to Figure 3.11, the details on the small tower above the fences is not blended nor it is
done in full details but only a rough painting of it to be able to
maintain the feeling of an impressionist painting.
Figure 3.12 shows the overall painting of the side fence.
Figure 3.13 P2 Staircase Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Moving on to the right side of the painting, I began working on the stairs
by using a technique of painting with a flat head paintbrush where the
desired color is placed side by side a white color. Then, the color is
picked up with a brush blending and painted directly onto the paper while
the colors remains unblended. The center of the staircase is painted
repeatedly in this method, where as the sides of the stairs are only in
one colors therefore it is painted according to the patterns (refer to
Figure 1.15). The hand rails of the stairs is painted with crimson red and
cerulean after the layer of paints of the stairs is dry to prevent both
wet paints from blending. The amber flags beside the stairs is also
painted and roughly outlined black.
Figure 3.14 P2 Staircase Entrance Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
After the staircase area is completely set, I work on the entrance if the
stairs following the guidelines from my sketch. I began working on the
roofing details in order to position how the overall would take up the
space in front of the stairs and worked on the amber pillars next followed
by the row of pillars after the front one which is in black.
Figure 3.15 P2 Staircase Entrance Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
After having the bottom area of the entrance completed, I work on the
Hindhu statues above it. As I paint such area with many details and color
to it, I maintain the mindset of creating an Impressionist painting and
did not put in too much thought to details while painting this area.
Figure 3.16 Batu Caves Draft by Eng Yan Ling (Week 5,
06/03/204)
Figure 3.16 shows the final attempt for Btu Caves, Gombak.
Figure 3.17 P3 Base Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
For my final painting, I started working on its background first (shore,
sky and sea). As I did with other paintings, a thin diluted layer in
painted onto my canvas before layering it to create its pattern. For the
sky, I used a flat head paint brush (8) and repeatedly painted to create
the pattern of the cloud. The setting of this painting is focused on the
clear blue sky (refer to Figure 1.20) similar to how I have seen Sekinchan
during my trip there. Hence, the vibrant blue color and the white cloud
creates a contrast allowing the white fluffy clouds to stand out. Since
its focus is not mainly on the water, its color is also referenced in
Figure 1.20 and waves pattern i created using a round (4) paint brush a
diamond-shaped palette knife.
Figure 3.18 P3 Sea Waves Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Reference from Figure 1.26, I painted 2 types of boats because Sekinchan
is also renowned for its fishing village to add movement to this painting.
On the very left consists a pathway which is connected to the village
where fisherman passes by that route to go to the open sea.
Figure 3.19 P3 Fishing Boats (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
A closer look to the boats in Figure 3.19.
Figure 3.20 P3 Trees Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
On the shore mainly consists of greens, and a tiny rest area and the
bottom right of the paintings. Based on the guidelines from my sketches, I
painted the clusters of trees from its darkest shade building up to the
lightest and the lights reflecting onto it.
Figure 3.21 P3 Wishing Tree Progress (Week 5, 06/03/2024)
Figure 3.22 Sekinchan Draft by Eng Yan Ling (Week 5,
06/03/204)
Week 6 - 13/03/2024
Transferring to larger (A4) size after Feedbacks received in Week
6.
PAINTING 1 (P1) : BATU CAVES, GOMBAK
Setting of Painting : Evening, which is able to show a more vibrant
color compared other period of time.
------------------------------------------Greens & Rocky
Walls------------------------------------------
Figure 3.23 P1 Greens (Leaves) Color Palette (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Color mixing for trees in Batu Caves Painting.
Figure 3.24 P1 Rock Wall Base Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.25 P1 Finished Rock Wall with Greens (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
In Figure 3.25, the greens are build up from darkest shade of green to
lightest and its pattern is created by repetition of brush strokes while the
position of lighter shades are painted according to the direction of light
in the painting. To give the rocky walls a more realistic look, I used
lighter shades of amber and white to recreate the patterns of the rocky
wall.
------------------------------------------Side Concrete
Wall------------------------------------------
Figure 3.26 P1 Concrete Wall Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Moving on to the next element which is the colorful concrete wall beside the
entrance. Following the guidelines from my sketch, I paint the base colors
of the roof.
Figure 3.27 P1 Concrete Wall Roof Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Then I add on the details repetitive pattern which can be seen in Figure
3.27 of the blue and orange brush strokes and the dotted patterns below it.
Figure 3.28 P1 Concrete Wall Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
The colorful wall is painted according to its color pattern. In order to
make it look similarly painted to its reference, I used white paint onto
the hexagon which its paint is still wet to create the pattern as seen in
Figure 3.28, which may seem like the details is carefully painted but
instead I painted in a way where the patterns are roughly painted.
Figure 3.29 P1 Concrete Wall Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
The wall consists of different colored irregular hexagons windows and
below it consists of small colorful pillars. In between each section of
the wall also consists of a colored and carved pillar.
Before painting the pillars between each section of wall, the lower
part of the wall consists of colorful pillars which is round-shaped and
resembles the pattern of fences. Once the section of paints for the
concrete wall dries off, I painted the concrete pillars where it is placed
between each section of concrete fences as seen in Figure 3.29.
Figure 3.30 P1 Concrete Wall Hindhu Statues Progress (Week 6,
13/03/2024)
After the concrete wall is completed, I started with the arch of the
statues as a guideline to position the overall row of Hindhu statues above
the concrete fence. Each arch, background, statue display stone, and
pillars are in different colors which I believe is one of the features
that allows the Batu Caves to stand out. I try to keep its colorful
quantities on these statues and only painted according to the shape of its
silhouette but not in details while still remaining its colorful
characteristics. Apart from that, the patterns on the tiny temple behind
the Hindhu statues is painted in a combination of dots by the repetition
of a pointed brush (2/0).
Figure 3.31 P1 Concrete Wall Statue Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Moving up to the upper portion of the concrete wall consists of a larger
Hindhu statue with several smaller ones sitting one row below it.
Each layer of colors are painted based on the reference (refer to Figure 1.15) and its patterns are mainly a dotted line. The semi circle
background of the largest Hindhu statue at the highest is painted with a
mixture of green and dilluted white paint to mimic its floral pattern. The
most outer ring is painted with a round tip paint brush (4) to replicate
its floral pattern to emphasize the grandness of this statue.
Figure 3.32 P1 Finished Concrete Wall (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.32 shows the overall results of the concrete fencing on the left
side of this painting.
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Figure 3.33 P1 Staircase Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
The replicate the texture and color of the famous colorful staircase at Batu
Caves, (middle section) the sequence of the colors on the stairs are blue,
red/pink, green, yellow whereas (sides) are blue orange dark green, lime
green and repeated. Using each color for each part, I place the paint on the
palatte side by side a white color (e.g. blue-white, red-pink-white,
green-white, dark yellow-white). I used a wide flat brush (10) and gently
swipe the colors where a gradient forms and creates the replicates the
gradient colors on the stairs as seen in Figure 3.33. This method is
repeated on the center parts of the staircase. Compared to the first draft
(Figure 3.16), I have decided to avoid using black as mention in the
feedback instead I used a flat head brush (10) and with a specific color
needed for the sides of the stairs, I slightly painted a few strips of white
on to the paintbrush. Hence, the lines of the stairs can be seen vaguely as
seen in Figure 3.33.
------------------------------------------Entrance------------------------------------------
Figure 3.34 P1 Entrance Color Palette (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Before moving on to the roof of the staircase entrance, I examine the colors
and mix them accordingly.
Outlining the overall pattern of the the roof.
Figure 3.35 P1 Entrance Roof Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Once the colors required for the entrance is mixed according the setting of
this painting (evening), I paint the roof of the entrance based on the
guidelines to gain a better division of the proportion of space for the
entrance. I painted the outlined pattern of the roof and allowed it to
dry.
Figure 3.36 P1 Entrance Pillars Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
While leaving the roof pattern areas to dry off before painting its details,
I work on the pillars of the entrance based on my references. The first row
of pillars uses an ember colored with a faint shade of orange to mimic its
shadows of patterns on the pillars. The second row of pillars is in a dark
shade of blue-ish green (similar to dark teal). Due to its position being
behind and further back another row of pillars, it looks more in the shadows
as seen in Figure 1.15 which explains why I chose a darker shade of color.
Figure 3.37 P1 Entrance Roof Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Once the outlines of the patterns on the roof dries out, I roughly painted
its blue and pink floral pattern.
Figure 3.38 P1 Entrance Statue Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.38 shows the process of painting the Hindhu statues above the
entrance (refer to Figure 1.15). Without focusing too much on the details of
each statue and its "background", i focused more of the colors and overall
shape as seen in the image above.
Figure 3.39 P1 Finished Entrance (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.39 shows the overall outcome of the stairs entrance.
Figure 3.40 P1 Flags beside Stairs (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Flags beside the stairs roughly painted.
Figure 3.41 P1 Batu Caves, Gombak Final Results(Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.41 is the finished painting of Batu Caves, Gombak in A4 sized
300gsm paper where I was able to complete and present it in its vibrant and
colorful colors.
PAINTING 2 (P2) : PULAU PERHENTIAN KECIL, TERENGGANU
Setting : Afternoon, where it focuses on the clear and vibrant color of both
the sky and waters of Pulau Perhentian.
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Sea-----------------------------------------
Figure 3.42 Sky & Sea Color Palette (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Colors for both the sky and waters of Pulau Perhentian.
Figure 3.43 P2 Sky & Sea Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
The sky painted from the darkest shade in Figure 3.43 to the lightest from
up to down and slightly blended with a flat head brush (12). There are some
parts that appear slightly lighter among the darker shades to create a more
realistic effect of a sky.
The sea in Figure 3.43 consists of blue, cerulean and which creates a
gradient of the ocean from the deeper areas to the shallow areas (shore).
Figure 3.44 P2 Sea Foam Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Once the paint on the surface dries, I painted the foams usually visible
closer to the shore. (refer to Figure 1.30) with a round tip brush (2/0)
using white color.
------------------------------------------Trees &
Shore------------------------------------------
Figure 3.45 P2 Forest Color Palette (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.45 shows the color range mixed to be used for the greens on shore
and beyond the horizon.
Figure 3.46 P2 Forest Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Based on the range of greens in Figure 3.45, I have used the darkest shade,
similarly to the paintings above to build up from the darkest to the
lightest shade of green based on the direction of light from the sky.
Below the trees that is in a similar shade to sage green is the shadow of the
forest.
Figure 3.47 P2 Forest Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.47 is the overall result of the forest.
Figure 3.48 P2 Forest Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Once the base color is dry, I painted the palm trees in the forest. using
apple green followed by lime green and mint green to reflect the light on
the leaves. The trunk of the palm tree is white and painted using a pointed
(2/0) brush.
Figure 3.48 the overall result of the forest on the Pulau Perhentian shore.
Figure 3.49 P2 Shore Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Lastly, the rocks on sore are mainly in white grey and ember colors with a
slightly darker shade to show the shadow of the rocks that are closely
placed together. The repetition of brush strokes using around tip (8) is
used to paint the group of stones on shore. Nearing the waters of the sea
also consists of some rocks in the water and bigger ones nearby as
well.
Figure 3.50 P2 Finished Shore (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.51 P2 Boats on Water (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.52 P2 Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu Final Results (Week 6,
13/03/2024)
Figure 3.52 is the final result of Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu on
300gsm paper in A4 size.
PAINTING 3 (P3) : PANTAI REDANG SEKINCHAN, SELANGOR
------------------------------------------Base/Background------------------------------------------
Figure 3.53 P3 Base/Bg Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
The sky is a combination of blue and white which is painted using a flat
head brush (10). The ocean is painted with a thin layer watercolor (color
mixture = white + coeruleum + ultramarine + sap green), slowly building up
its layer as seen in Figure 3.53. With a darker shade of the blue mixture, I
used it to create the lines of the waves. For the shore, it is also layered
with a thin layer a slightly yellowish beige as a base to imitate the sand
color.
------------------------------------------Shore------------------------------------------
Figure 3.54 P3 Base/Bg Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
The ground (dirt) painted on the shore with a diluted burnt umber.
Figure 3.55 P3 Trees Color Palette (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Green palette swatches for trees in this painting.
Figure 3.56 P3 Trees Base Color Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Once the brownish ground dries, I used the darkest shades among my palette
as the base colors for the trees to build up from its darkest to lightest
shade.
Figure 3.57 P3 Trees Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.58 P3 Trees Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
After the small bushes are painted, I followed along the guideline I sketched
(Figure 2.10) and layered the trees from the darkest to its lighter shade.
However, my goal is to allow the Wishing tree to be distinguished from the
other greens. Hence, the difference of shade between the regular trees and
Wishing Tree can be seen in Figure 3.58.
Figure 3.59 P3 Wishing Tree Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
At the left corner of the painting is Sekinchan's renown wishing tree where
it is painted similarly to to the rest of the trees except its final layer
is in a lighter shade (close in color to Chartreuse green) to be able to be
easily distinguish from the others. The red ribbons are painted in
Vermillion red with a pointed (2/0) brush.
Figure 3.60 P3 Rest Area Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.60 shows the dotted linings (red & yellow dots) along the
trees and the rest area around the right bottom corner. I have also
decided to paint some greens around the rest area which are the wild grass
growing around it.
------------------------------------------Water------------------------------------------
Figure 3.61 P3 Fishing Boats Progress (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.61 are the fishing boats I painted in this painting to show the
regular activities around Sekinchan (refer to Figure 1.26) where on the
left is a boat coming out from the direction of the fishing village and
another two on right that is already out on the waters.
Figure 3.62 P3 Fishing Boat (Left) (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
Figure 3.62 is a close up of the fishing boat on the left.
Figure 3.63 P3 Canal (Week 6, 13/03/2024)
The "barricades" which directs the boats out to the sea is the canal
beside the beach.
Figure 3.64 P3 Pantai Redang Sekinchan, Selangor Final Results (Week 6,
13/03/2024)
Figure 3.64 is the 2nd attempt results of Pantai Redang Sekinchan on 300gsm
paper in A4 size.
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Week 7 - 20/03/2024
Feedback were given to make improvements which gives a better result of an
impressionist painting.
PAINTING 1 (P1) : BATU CAVES, GOMBAK
Figure 3.65 P1 Concrete Wall Progress (Week 7, 20/03/2024)
Details of the side concrete wall window added.
Figure 3.66 P1 Batu Caves, Gombak Final Result (Week 7, 20/03/2024)
PAINTING 3 (P3) : PANTAI REDANG SEKINCHAN, SELANGOR
Figure 3.67 P3 Sky Progression (Week 7, 20/03/2024)
Using a flat head brush (10), the repetition of brush strokes creates the
effect of the clouds in the sky.
Figure 3.68 P3 Sea Waves Progression (Week 7, 20/03/2024)
Using a diamond-shaped palette knife, I created lines with its side and
spread the paint to create the effect/pattern of waves on the water.
Figure 3.69 P3 Overall View of Improved Areas (Week 7, 20/03/2024)
Figure 3.69 shows a zoomed out view on how both the sky and water looks like
after improvements made based on the feedback given.
Figure 3.70 P3 Trees Progression (Week 7, 20/03/2024)
The group of trees on the left side of the painting with white dots added to
the tree tops to reflect the shining sun light.
Figure 3.71 P3 Trees Progression (Week 7, 20/03/2024)
White dots added onto the smaller trees on the right.
Figure 3.72 Overall View of Improved Areas (Week 7, 20/03/2024)
As mentioned in the feedback (Week 7), Figure 3.72 shows the overall result
of some white dots on the top the trees to reflect the light shining on the
leaves.
Figure 3.73 P3 Pantai Redang Sekinchan, Selangor Final Results (Week 7,
20/03/2024)
Figure 3.73 is the final painting of Pantai Redang Sekinchan, Selangor with
improvements made based on feedback given.
FINAL DESIGN
SUBMISSION
TITLE : BEFORE IT ALL
by Eng Yan Ling
Figure 4.1 Painting of Batu Caves, Gombak (Week 7, 20/03/2024)
Figure 4.2 Painting of Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu (Week 7, 20/03/2024)
Figure 4.3 Painting of Pantai Redang Sekinchan, Selangor (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
RATIONALE
Name of Painting Series : Before It All
The rationale behind my artwork is the purpose of conveying a moment of
"life on land" in relation to my UNSDG goal where our world could be better
than what it is now rather than further damaging our mother earth. The reason behind its name "Before It All" reflects the chosen locations in my paintings before it was polluted into its current state that we know is polluted which I hope my audiences can appreciate the beauty of the "life on land" through the colors in my paintings. My series
of painting aims to capture the beauty of each location in Malaysia it once
was. Even though the matter relating the risk of the current state of
environmental pollution, it is not taken seriously as to how much damage it
may cost towards the mother earth and us, humans. By learning the
consequences it has brought upon the life on land, I hope to able to see a
change by taking the efforts to protect and conserve the nature of life on
land for the lives of the future. Hence, in hopes to be able to admire our
mother earth in the coming years, I hope to be able to share my passion and
dedication towards improving our environment for the future of this
earth.
Design Principles Applied in my Artworks:
Painting 1 - Batu Caves, Gombak
1. Repetition
Figure 5.1 Repetition of Greens (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
Repetition of brush strokes to paint the greens on the rocks as if I am
painting individual leaves. However, the repetition of the brush strokes
gives the overall outcome of the greens on the rocks.
Brush : Round Tip Brush (8)
Figure 5.2 Repetition of Diagonal Strokes on Roof (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
Alternating colors with a repetitive thick brush strokes to create its
pattern on the concrete wall roof.
Brush : Round Tip (9)
Figure 5.3 Repetition of Painting Method on Stairs (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
Repetitive method of Painting the create the gradient effect on all 4 rows
of the colorful staircase.
Brush : Flat Head (11 & 12)
Figure 5.4 Harmony in Colors (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
3. Emphasis
4. Contrast
Emphasis and contrast of color applied to the brightly painted staircase,
allowing it to be the first element that draws the attention first among the
whole painting.
1. Balance
Asymmetrical balance between space of the trees on the bottom left and across
the sea waters.
Repetition of white brush strokes to show the light reflected onto the tree
tops.
Principle of proximity is applied to this painting as seen in Figure 5.19
showing the trees in each respective group.
Pinterest
Figure 5.5 Emphasis and Contrast in Colors (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
Painting 2 - Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu
Figure 5.6 Balance and Emphasis in Painting (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
Asymmetrical balance on both left and right side of the painting where the
right side has more spatial depth with the horizon. It also has an
asymmetrical balance between the sky and the sea water.
2. Emphasis
Emphasis in size & angle of the beach spreading out towards the broad
ocean until its horizon. Emphasis can also be seen in the colors used for
both the sky and water which reflects the purity of both the water and sky.
3. Harmony
Harmony in the combination of colors in green and blue which results in
the overall cool tone of this painting because green and blue are commonly
known as a harmonious pair as they are known as analogous colors in the
color wheel.
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4. Repetition
Figure 5.8 Repetition of Brush Strokes - Sky (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
Repetition of brush stokes horizontally to create the clouds in the sky.
Brush : Flat head (9)
Figure 5.9 Repetition of Brush Strokes - Water (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
Repetition of brush strokes to create the rhythm of waves on the water.
Brush : Flat head (8)
Figure 5.10 Repetition of Dotted & Lined Brush Strokes - Forest (Week 7,
21/03/2024)
Forest : Repetition of brush dotted brush strokes of the forest & light
shades of brush strokes to show the reflection of light upon the forest
leaves.
Brush : Pointed head (2)
Palm Trees : Repetition of line strokes to create the leaves of the palm
trees.
Brush : Pointed head (2/0)
Figure 5.11 Repetition of Brush Strokes - Stone (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
Repetition of dotted brush strokes on the stones on shore.
Brush : Round head (4)
6. Movement
Figure 5.12 Movement of Boats (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
The moving boats on the water showing movement.
Figure 5.13 Movement of Water/Waves (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
The crashing waves onto the shore forming the sea foams near the shore shows
movement of the sea water in the painting.
Painting 3 - Pantai Redang Sekinchan, Selangor
1. Balance
Figure 5.14 Asymmetrical Balance in Painting (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
2. Movement
Figure 5.15 Movement of Fishing Boats (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
Movement of fishing boats on the water.
Figure 5.16 Movement of Water/Waves (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
The rhythm of water created by the repetition of brush strokes shows the
movement of waves on the sea water,
3. Repetition
Figure 5.17 Repetition - Clouds & Water/Waves (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
Repetition of horizontally brush strokes of the clouds in the sky.
Brush : Flat head (8)
Repetition of white lines created using a palette knife on the sea water
waves.
Tools : Palette Knife (Diamond-shaped)
Figure 5.18 Repetition of Dotted Brush Strokes - Trees (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
4. Principle of Proximity
Figure 5.19 Proximity of Trees (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
5. Contrast
Figure 5.20 Contrast of Sky (Week 7, 21/03/2024)
Contrast among the painting can be seen between the vibrant blue sky, sea
water and shore.
REFERENCES
1. Impressionist Artwork Reference (Fig 1.1)
Garden at Giverny by Claude Monet
River Landscape Painting by Kelli McNichols Art
Poppy Field by Claude Monet
Wisterias by Bato Durgazhapov
https://gerrie-thefriendlyghost.blogspot.com/2011/01/bato-durgazhapov-beyond-claude-monet.html
Lily Pond in Giverny by Roelof Rossouw
Reflections of Color by Erin Hanson (2023)
https://www.erinhanson.com/portfolio/Reflections-of-Color
Florence in the Evening by Dmitri Danish
Blue Water Lilies by Claude Monet (1922)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Claude_Monet_-_Water_Lilies_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg
2. Idea Reference 1 (Fig 1.4 - 1.7)
“Milo Truck”, The Smart Local (May 15, 2020)
https://thesmartlocal.my/childhood-memories/
“Roti Motor”, If I’m Being Honest (February 25, 2011)
https://ifimbeinghonest.blogspot.com/2011/02/vanishing-roti-man.html
McDonalds Birthday Party, Says Contributor (August 20, 2021)
https://says.com/my/lifestyle/malaysians-share-nostalgic-childhood-memories
Badminton, Laila Zain, Says Contributor
https://says.com/my/fun/home-entertainment-as-a-malaysian-90-s-kid
3. Idea Reference 2 (Fig 1.8 - 1.17, Fig 1.24 - 1.27)
Pulau Perhentian Kecil Visual Reference
Perhentian Kecil Island in Terengganu : Itinerary & Attractions, Rider Chris (September 7, 2023)
https://riderchris.com/perhentian-kecil-island/
Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Agoda.com
Things to do in Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Tripadvisor contributor
Pulau Perhentian Kecil
Perhentian Kecil Atau Perhentian Besar? Mana Satu Yang Lagi Best?, Rileklah Contributors (April 20, 2022)
Group falls sick after Pulau Perhentian trip, Reshna Reem Ganesan, FreeMalaysiaToday (September 30, 2022)
A Backpacker’s Guide to the Perhentian Islands, Jones Around the World
https://www.jonesaroundtheworld.com/a-backpackers-guide-to-the-perhentian-islands/
Chilling on the Perhentian Islands, Keith Jenkins, Velvet Escape
https://velvetescape.com/perhentian-islands-holiday/
Pollution in Pulau Perhentian Kecil
Panduan untuk Aktiviti Menyelam dan Snorkeling di Pulau Perhentian, Traveloka (August 9, 2018)
Trashed Islands Snapshot of Polluted Malaysia, Ushar Daniele, Macaranga (September 30, 2022)
https://www.macaranga.org/trashed-islands-a-snapshot-of-polluted-malaysia/
Environmental Pollution A Big Problem for Terengganu’s Islands, INew Straits Times Online (May 2, 2016)
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/05/143009/environmental-pollution-big-problem-terengganus-islands
Batu Caves Visual Reference
Kuala Lumpur’s Batu Caves Reveal Heritage Tourism’s Struggles in an Instagrammable World, Rebecca Stone, Skift (December 18, 2018)
Batu Cave Photography Guide, Walk Over the World (January 22, 2023)
https://walkovertheworld.com/batu-caves-photography-guide/
What is it like to visit Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?, Quora Contributor (2020)
Thaipusam Festival Kuala Lumpur, Alyson Long, World Travel Family Travel Blog (February 9, 2023)
https://worldtravelfamily.com/thaipusam-festival-in-kuala-lumpur/
How To Get To Batu Caves From Kuala Lumpur, Alyson Long, World Travel Family Travel Blog (December 5, 2023)
https://worldtravelfamily.com/how-to-get-to-batu-caves-from-kuala-lumpur/
Kuala Lumpur Suburbs and Batu Caves Tour, Klool
https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/1293-kuala-lumpur-suburbs-batu-caves-tour/
Pollution in Batu Caves, Gombak
Sea of rubbish strewn alongside steps, Batu Caves, Malaysia, Richard Bradfors, Alamy Contributors (February 11, 2013)
5 Tourist Attractions that is now polluted with Rubbish, Backyard Tour (November 21, 2017)
https://mybackyardtour.com/5-tourist-attractions-now-polluted-rubbish/
Trash piled up at Batu Caves during Thaipusam Festival, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, James Nesterwitz, Alamy Contributors (January 28, 2013)
New Country, New Holidays, In the Brinks (February 17. 2012)
https://cosonthebrink.wordpress.com/tag/batu-caves/
https://www.lemon8-app.com/hazwanhfiz/7239360229077516802?region=my
Beach in Sekinchan - Windy Redang Beach with the beautiful Sunset, Visit-Sekinchan.com
https://visit-sekinchan.com/attraction-in-sekinchan/redang-beach.html
Sekinchan Guide: 9 Things To Do Besides Visiting Paddy Fields To Level-Up Your Next Weekend Trip, Siva Selan, The Smart Local Malaysia Contributors (September 8, 2022)
https://thesmartlocal.my/things-to-do-in-sekinchan/
9 Best Things to do in Sekinchan, Malaysia, Traveloka (October 3, 2022)
https://www.traveloka.com/en-my/explore/destination/things-to-do-in-sekinchan-acc/169288
Pollution in Pantai Redang Sekinchan
Preservation of Redang Beach, Sekinchan on 12 April 2015 (April 12, 2015)
https://socialengagement003.blogspot.com/
Behind-the-scene: Sekinchan Beach Cleanup Volunteering Program, Cenamadmin, China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia Contributors (July 1, 2022)
https://ceccm.com.my/en/2022/07/behind-the-scene-sekinchan-beach-cleanup-volunteering-program/
20 idea Sekinchan Rumah Burung teratas pada tahun 2024, Lemon8 Contributors
https://www.lemon8-app.com/discover/sekinchan%20rumah%20burung?region=my
Rubbish, biodegradable plastic is no solution to ocean pollution, Tan Cheng Li, The Star (December 7, 2015)
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2015/12/07/biodegradable-plastic-is-no-solution
4. Ceramic Roof Tile Reference
Ouro Preto, Pinterest Contributor
The Roof Agency, INC, Pinterest Contributor
Clay Tile Roofing, The Roofs of Texas (2018-2023)
https://tileroofsoftexas.com/clay-tile-roof-installation/
5. Beachside Hut Reference
Beach hut Life, LindyClearlyArt, Etsy
Colorful Beach Huts, Korpita, Etsy
Swangae, Beach Huts, Pinterest Contributors
Southwold, Pinterest Contributors
6. Boat Reference (Fig 1.26)
Sekinchan Fishing Boat, Flickr Contributors (March 25, 2013)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cwwongfoto/8590124747
Fishing boat shipping out from harbor at Sekinchan, Malaysia, Calvin Chan, Alamy (May 24, 2015)
Sekinchan Boat Building And Fishery, Visit-Sekinchan.com
https://visit-sekinchan.com/shops-in-sekinchan/sekinchan-boat-building-and-fishery.html
7. Wave Reference (Fig 1.30)
Seafoam Series, Carlagoldberg Contributors
https://www.carlagoldberg.com/sea-foam
Redbubble, Pinterest Contributors
North Sea Foams, Paula Varona Spanish (1963)
http://alongtimealone.tumblr.com/post/149801350839/
8. Video Research
YouTube
Redang Beach | Pantai Redang Sekinchan During LockDown FMCO 16 June 2021 Aerial View (Fig 1.19)
https://youtu.be/IDuhSc3I8Yo?si=zICAcSRij_1ciFNq
What is Impressionism? (Fig 1.2)
https://youtu.be/HTOO-ukvs4g?si=_M2aK0UAWFQAW5qL
Impressionism Explained (Fig 1.3)
https://youtu.be/3jhHX_tpy70?si=XX7llT-rtre9Ag9O
The Color Mixing Masterclass (Fig 1.29)
https://youtu.be/eBuR2nMGBhQ?si=5hwP9C_58B0zWbva
WATERCOLOR TUTORIAL // How to Paint Waves (Fig 1.31)
https://youtu.be/J-LDUK-XhRM?si=IHT5NLgcVzEGhWRe
9. Analogous Colors (Fig 5.7)
Are blue and green known as complementary colors, tints, or related colors?, Valarie Loza, Quora (2021)
FEEDBACK
Week 5 - 06/03/2024
Think about what you want to convey through your artwork as the message
is important to create an impact through your artwork. Doing an
impressionism painting has a strong bond to what I aim to create through
my creation. Hence, Ms Jin Chi advises me consider wisely on what I want
to show, it can be a series of paintings of places in Malaysia or scenes
such as the Kampung life where your audience can relate leaving a stronger
impact on the audience.
(Explanation by Ms Jinchi) Impressionism paintings means to capture the light and moment of a
scenery/landscape. Back in the days, artists painted impressionist
paintings in the moment which captures the time or light of the day like a
quick sketch.
Week 6 - 13/03/2024
Try to include more exploration and sketches in the blog.
Sketch Feedback
Sketch 1 - Angle of painting does not show much of what an "island" is,
try to base/refer on reference pictures and change the angle that focus on
what the audience will think of when you mention an "island".
Sketch 2 - Overall no problem as the whole painting itself shows what
Batu Caves is, except impressionism generally does not have black colors
because there is no colors in nature that is black. Consider mixing dark
brown and dark blue or dark purple.
Sketch 3 - Overall idea is good.
Week 7 - 20/03/2024
Overall Feedback
Study and understand more about Impressionist Art, draft on Sekinchan has a
more indicative view. Take note that strokes should be finer, especially on
the trees to create a more impressionist feeling to the painting.
Artwork Feedback
Painting 1/ Batu Cave - All good, no changes required.
Painting 2/ Pulau Perhentian Kecil - No changes required.
Painting 3/ Pantai Readang Sekinchan - Maintain the brush strokes of waves
and sky as the previous one (draft) because it gives more of an
Impressionist feeling compared to the current one. Brush strokes on trees
are fine but add a bit of white dots which is the sunlight reflecting on the
trees.
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