Artist Statement- Annie Misell

My concentration this year was to incorporate simple line drawings into photos I take. I came up with this concentration after I completed a piece that was inspired by our class field trip to Portland. I was able to teach myself how to create texture, pattern, and movement using black ink. One thing that was crucial to my pieces was the line quality. My ability to create an accurate and precise piece was my biggest challenge. If the photo and drawing did not line up the whole piece would be off. To overcome this challenge, I decided to incorporate the photos in more interesting and creative ways. For instance, I started to edit the photos by changing their shape, color, and tint. Another way to create more unique pieces, I began to add paint, a three-dimensional look, and use different papers and tissues. My goal was to create unique and thoughtful pieces and I believe my concentration gave me the opportunity to do so.