"Design or composition is the overall mark of success, the standard of achievement, and the fostering on the cake" (Fox & Schirracher, 2009, p.142)
When I think of design or composition, I instantly think of the architecture of my travels. Each artist that captures the beauty and the essence of their buildings or paintings, shows me that not only are they trying to accomplished originality or whether they used other forms of art into their creation but they have meaning behind their creation.
The Rise of the Carthaginian Empire 1817
Joseph Mallord William Turner (April 23rd 1775-December 19th 1851)
This painting shows design particularly in how the artist used lines, shapes, colour, texture, and a form of blending. These techniques work very well together to visually show an audience how an artist can capture the beauty of a problem while at the same time creating a very meaningful painting.
One of the very few creative inspirations that I have are my travels. I was lucky enough to go to Greece and England all in the same year!
The reason why I love traveling is because there are so many unique and historical monuments that make you wonder 'what was the creative idea behind making that?' You also get a chance to get up close and personal with the culture. Eating the foods you would NEVER imagine touching, swimming in waters that look a little strange because all we ever see is Lake Ontario and we all know THAT cannot be swam in, and the people you meet along the way.
Each person has their own definition of what inspires them. Some may think that my inspiration in traveling is COMPLETELY ridiculous but I beg to differ.
In Greece, I was welcomed with the opportunity of going to the beautiful island of Crete. For those who have never been, it is ABSOLUTELY breathtaking! The image above is a beach that is located North of Crete called Matala. The holes in the mountain were created by the people of Matala in the 70's. The purpose of the holes were so the people of Matala could hide from the Romans when they invaded Crete. When we stayed in Matala for the day, I couldn't tell you how many "hippies" there were. Many of the free spirited people have a passion for the water. Who wouldn't if you could swim in crystal clear water!
This place in Crete was filled with history that I never knew existed! To know that there are people who find peace and relaxation in the noises of the ocean and to know that there were paintings all throughout the beach to symbolize creativity and individualism, sprouts an envious feeling inside me. Each person living in Matala was unique and appreciated the history that they lived in.
Next on the map was England. England is another country which is surrounded with interesting historical facts. My friend and I were lucky enough to visit Stonehenge, Shakespeare's home in Stratford, Oxford University, Windsor Castle and the London Eye.
In highschool you learn about places such as England and about the Queen of England but actually going to the country and seeing these famous places is a sight in itself.I must say that the people of England are very creative. Whether you walk down the fashion district of Oxford Street or walking near Piccaddilly Circus to see the replica of Times Square, there are loads and loads of creativity. For example, the women in London dress with their own sense of style. Even though the stores are ALL the same, each man, woman and child dressed differently. They all showed their individualism in their society. And that is what I LOVE about London!
No matter where you are in the world, creativity is there. I find my creative inspiration from my travels. I take the experience, the luxury and the culture when I return home.
Reference
Schirrmacher, R., & Fox, J.E. (2009). Art and creative development for young children
(6th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Delmar
Hey! That's me! I love this... Good job Katherine! :)
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