Week 2 Self-Critique

"Afternoon Mug"
-Junhao Wang

Self-Critique
1. Description

• It's a lighter colored mug on a reflective surface.
• The light source seems to come from behind the mug.

2. Analysis

• Elements of Art Found- line, space, shape, value
• Value- different values were used to give the impression of a 3D object
• Principles of Design Found- contrast, emphasis, "balance"
• Contrast-a darker reflection is used to contrast the light mug
• Emphasis-our eyes are drawn to the center of the work
• Balance-the centered mug balances the work

3. Interpretation

• Gives me the impression of lightness, not a very dramatic work.

4. Evaluation

• The shape of the mug itself is odd-it doesn't follow perspective well.
• The mug's rim doesn't really help the mug look 3D, or real.
• The handle's shadows are not very convincing.
• The shadow itself could have transitioned to white better.
• Values are not very smooth-they don't blend well.
• Shadows and reflection appear to be the right size.
• I believe the values in the work are correctly done (placement of dark and lightness).