Neil Savage Design

22Apr/100

Jack of Spades Cutout

This is a piece that I made for an Art Appreciation class I took my Freshman year of college for a general education class (non art major). The assignment was simple, create any object using black and white construction paper. I wanted a challenge, so I picked a Jack of Spades. Using a xacto knife, I carefully cut the white paper to form a Jack of Spade with the negative black space.

Jack of Spades: Black and White construction paper

Size: 8" x 12"
Medium: White construction paper on black construction paper

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26Feb/101

Donald Duck Toilet Seat

I am a big fan of Donald Duck, so when I moved into my apartment for school, I decided to paint the toilet seat cover. Take a look:

Donald Duck Toilet Seat FrontDonald Duck Toilet Seat Front Close-Up
Donald Duck Toilet Seat BackDonald Duck Toilet Seat Back Close-Up

Date: September 20, 2009
Medium: Acrylic on Plastic with Clear Gloss

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26Feb/100

2D Process: Systematic Self Portrait

Assignment: Use the "Chuck Close Method" to create a self-portrait drawing/painting that combines representational and abstract elements. We were to develop a system of color, design, and mark making that reinterprets the self-portrait image through abstraction as well as continue to explore color interaction and the principles of organization.

Self Portrait PhotographSelf Portrait Painted Abstraction

Date: December 15, 2009
Size: 8" x 12"
Medium Acrylic on Bristol Board

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26Feb/100

2D Process: Color Abstractions

Assignment: Create one (1) monochrome square design using only black and white, one (1) low key color scheme square design (dark colors), one (1) high key color scheme square design (light colors), one (1) full contrast color scheme square design (light and dark), and one (1) "freestyle" square design (any color scheme). Here are my five (5) squares:

Monochrome Painted Abstract Square 1 Low Key Color Scheme Painted Abstract Square 2High Key Color Scheme Painted Abstract Square 3
Full Contrast Color Scheme Painted Abstract Square 4Freestyle Color Scheme Painted Abstract Square 5

Date: December 2, 2009
Size: 7" x 7"
Medium: Acrylic on Bristol Board

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26Feb/100

2D Process: Abstract 3 Dimensional Drawing

Assignment: Construct a 3D abstract "drawing" using found, bought, or recycled materials that embodies the spirit of 2 Dimensional drawing in 3 dimensions. Below is a picture of my 3D constructed object and actual 2D drawing.

College Condom, Beer, Shot TowerCollege Condom, Beer, Shot Tower Drawing

Tower Date: October 28, 2009
Tower Size: 20" x 12" x 12"
Tower Medium: Beer Case Cardboard, Bottle Caps, Condoms, Shot Glass, Tape

Drawing Date: November 4, 2009
Drawing Size: 18" x 24"
Drawing Medium: Pencil on Bristol Board

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