Stencil Cutting:
Original Image
Onto Tracing Paper
In order to transfer the original image onto the card paper, we had employ the skills we learnt during the 'lines' tutorial to trace the image onto tracing paper first.
Transferred to Card Paper
This is one skill I was very excited to learn! I never knew we could transfer drawings from tracing paper onto another paper. Why didn't our primary schools teach us this skill unlike Miss Eve's primary school?! *inserts angry emoji*
Basically, to transfer the image, we had to flip the traced image over and draw over the pencil markings.
To create the stencil, the shaded areas have to be cut out. We also have to ensure that the white areas remain connected so the stencil would not fall apart.
Painted with Black Acrylic Paint
As I did not have spray paint, I used acrylic paint instead. Painting over the stencil made Ariel look like a ghost.
Stencil Alongside Final Image
Compared to the original image, the final image is more simplified and a lot of details are lost. I had originally wanted to include the details but faced a tremendously difficult time finding ways to create bridges for every detail.
Despite the loss of details, the image is still recognisable.
Response:
The original image makes Ariel seem more cheerful, possibly due to the bright colours used. After painting over the stencil, colours and depth are lost. The final image looks flatter and more minimal as a result. Cutting the stencil look a long time as it was my first attempt at creating a stencil. Many details (e.g. shells, strands of hair) were lost as they were hard to cut and bridges between that many details were hard to create.
Description:
As mentioned, the final image looks flatter and more minimal as there is only one colour. Details were also lost due to the difficulties I had with including the details and creating bridges for them. Nonetheless, the contrast between black and white still makes the final image look visually appealing.
Analysis and Interpretation:
With the colours lost, it may be difficult to identify the character as Ariel as the iconic red hair is now gone. Without shadows, Ariel's bikini top does not look like shells anymore. Using black as the base, the character now exhibits a more grungy style, deviating from the cheerful and happy Ariel portrayed in the original image.
Evaluation:
As it was my first attempt at stenciling, the stencil is not cut as smoothly as I hoped. I also did not possess knowledge sophisticated enough to include all the details I had intended to include.
Response:
The original image makes Ariel seem more cheerful, possibly due to the bright colours used. After painting over the stencil, colours and depth are lost. The final image looks flatter and more minimal as a result. Cutting the stencil look a long time as it was my first attempt at creating a stencil. Many details (e.g. shells, strands of hair) were lost as they were hard to cut and bridges between that many details were hard to create.
Description:
As mentioned, the final image looks flatter and more minimal as there is only one colour. Details were also lost due to the difficulties I had with including the details and creating bridges for them. Nonetheless, the contrast between black and white still makes the final image look visually appealing.
Analysis and Interpretation:
With the colours lost, it may be difficult to identify the character as Ariel as the iconic red hair is now gone. Without shadows, Ariel's bikini top does not look like shells anymore. Using black as the base, the character now exhibits a more grungy style, deviating from the cheerful and happy Ariel portrayed in the original image.
Evaluation:
As it was my first attempt at stenciling, the stencil is not cut as smoothly as I hoped. I also did not possess knowledge sophisticated enough to include all the details I had intended to include.
Paper Cutting:
Original Image
Transferred and Traced Images
Similar to Stencil Cutting, Paper Cutting involves tracing and transferring the original image. Bridges must also be formed to ensure that the final product stays together.
The difference lies in the areas being cut out. For Stencil Cutting, you would want the final image to be cut out. However, for Paper Cutting, you would want the final image to remain.
Final on Black Surface
Final on Wooden Surface
Response:
The original image is very colourful. The use of cool colours makes the image look rather cold and detached, yet also oddly calming. This is also my first attempt at paper cutting. Compared to the image used in the stencil cutting exercise (Ariel), there are way more details to be cut out here.
Description:
One can still see buildings and a slope in this landscape. However, the slope is not as obvious as before.
Analysis and Interpretation:
The buildings are still relatively obvious because of the clear outlines and cut outs of windows, allowing us to associate it to a building. However, the slope is not as obvious, possibly due to my selection of details to cut out.
When placed on a black surface, the contrast is very apparent and the details are stark and clear. The image gives off a cool, yet detached. On the other hand, the textured wooden surface lends a more rustic and warm feel to the overall image. Here, I discovered that the backdrop plays an important part in determining the vibe and atmosphere of the final image.
Evaluation:
As it was my first attempt at paper cutting, the final product is not cut as smoothly as I hoped as well. Due to the very tiny details of some elements which necessitated the creation of even tinier bridges, this second exercise had to be done very meticulously. Unfortunately, as some of these bridges were very thin and small, some of them broke. Nonetheless, the entire image still manages to stay as a whole due to the other connections present.
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