My Making Process

For my I-make project, I made a 1920's inspired canvas, in which I spray painted with blue glitter spray paint, and incorporated a quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald from his novel The Great Gatsby.  Overall, my making process for my canvas project was both interesting and difficult, although it was fun as well.  The most challenging part of doing this project for me, was the research itself.  In the beginning of my research process, I found it incredibly difficult to even find any articles regarding canvases, and I felt somewhat defeated because of it.  Once I finally decided to incorporate a quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald, my research suddenly became much easier, and I discovered many unique facts and historical customs from the era of the 1920's.  Even though the research was very hard to find at first, I realize my failure to find anything eventually led me to a research topic which was not only more broad, but even more interesting to me.  When physically trying to make my actual I-make project, I had a lot of fun, because I enjoy art and making things very much, however, I did experience some problems with making it as well.  Once I began to make my project, I realized that I had forgotten glue when I had purchased my supplies, and I also realized that I did not buy enough letters to complete my selected quote on my canvas.  Although I did have problems during the making phase, it ended up turning out very nice, and I feel glad to have done this project.  By doing this entire project in general, including the research and the making of the art, I learned that patience and a willingness to learn are required when testing new artistic capabilities, or when researching unknown facts or ideas.  The wonderful thing about art is the background that stands behind the person who created it, and without research, human beings simply would not be as diverse or as interesting as individuals.  The research helps to influence the person, and the person creates the art.