The sky decided to open up just as we were organizing to go out into the garden! But – this gave Pam some time to review what we were trying to shoot (Abstract Expressionism & Surrealism), and to show us how to set up our cameras for multi-exposures. Time well spent! Then out we went, and we’ll see today if we managed to complete our assignment to Pam’s satisfaction!

To review:

Abstract Expressionism Characteristics: 

– Art doesn’t relate to concrete objects                                                

 -Non representational                                                                          

– Non figurative                                                                                    

– Art is all about lines, textures, very free form                                    

Surrealism Characteristics:

 – Severs from rational thought

– Art created from the subconscious imagination

 – Dreamlike scenes, Illogical juxtaposition of objects in the composition

 – Distorted shapes

Our assignment:

SUBMIT 4 Images… 

1. Horizontal Image illustrating either abstract expressionism or surrealism

2. Vertical Image illustrating either abstract expressionism or surrealism

3.  REQUIRED: An image that invokes an emotion, inner feeling, or state of mind

4. Magnum Opus, your best or favorite image