My name is Mitchell Baker. I am a fine art student going into a teaching career. I work with rendered drawings that are hyper realistic in graphite. I also work with Chinese brush calligraphy and painting. I have many favorite artists including I. M. Pei, Delacroix, Zhang Daqian: 張大千, Diana Kan, Cezanne, Ingres, M. C. Escher, and more...
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN:
-Value (Grey Scale)
-Color (Hue, Tint, Shade,
-Texture (Implied, Actual)
-Line (Strait, Curved, Thick, Thin, ect...)
-Shape (Geometric, Organic)
-Form (Geometric, Organic)
-Perspective (Linear 1 pt, 2 pt, 3 pt, Atmospheric)
DESIGN PRINCIPLES:
-Proportion (Golden Ratio)
-Balance (Radial Symmetry, Symmetry, Asymmetry)
-Rhythm (Repetition, Alternation, Gradation, Linear)
-Emphasis (Contrast, Isolation, Placement)
-Unity (Proximity, Continuation, Repetition, Closure)
Emphasis: Line Weight, Focal Point, Contrast, Color Theory, Balance, Composition, Format.
Current Residence: San Diego, CA
Favourite genre of music: Metal, Rock, Classic Rock.
Favourite style of art: Romantic Realism/Brush Painting.
Operating System: Windows 7
MP3 player of choice: Cowen
Shell of choice: Red Shell! Pew pew.
Favourite cartoon character: Kirby
Personal Quote: "That's a big swirly mess- of art."