class reflections

1. What were you expectations for this course and where they met?

My expectations for this course were to learn a little more about art culture and to start to test my artistic ability. I'm in no way a great artist, but I thought it would be nice to take one that isn't really focused on how well you can actually draw. I enjoyed drawing hands with my dominant and non dominant hands and seeing the results. 

2. Now that you've been through this course, What is art? How would you define it now compared to your initial posting?

Art can be anything from a painting to a written novel to photographs. If you're expressing yourself creatively there's endless things that can be considered art. I said something close to this in my initial posting as well.

3. Who was your favorite artist in your original posting and who is your favorite visual artist now? If there is a difference, why do you think so? If you have the same favorite artist, why do you think so?

My favorite artist at the beginning of this class was Jackson Pollock and is now Paul Cezanne. There is a big difference between them because one paints very abstract and the other goes for a more realistic look. I enjoy he colors Cezanne uses and the way he paints, you can see the paint strokes in a lot of his paintings and it's somehow calming to me.

4. Now that you've completed this course, how do you feel about taking an online course? Is your answer the same as it was in your first posting? How is it the same or different?

I really enjoyed taking an online course and I think I like it a lot more than in class. It might just be because I don't have to commute 30 minutes for an online course. My answer was basically the same, but I do realize now that I need to plan out when my assignments are due because I wont be reminded "in class."