Self Portrait-Michael U. Onuoha

For my self-portrait I drew a picture of myself, as you can see in the pictures below. I think is portrait is definitely me, calm, strong, and smart black male. I created this drawing in high school for Art class, 12th grade year, hope you like it. This drawing shows my artistic side, and I love how it turned out,lol.

Artist Interview: Folk Artist

Artist Interviewed: Kyle Lemanski
Artist Type: Folk Artist
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
About the Artist:
Kyle is a student at the State University of West Georgia and has been practicing photography for 3 years now. He began taking pictures with an old camera his father gave to him while he was in high school. He currently has participated in two local art shows in Kennesaw. His favorite form of photography is still photography in black and white.

Question 1: Why do you do what you do? (Take pictures)
Answer: "I see beauty in everyday life and feel the need to capture it. I can best express my view of the world through my pictures. Taking pictures is my release; it is my passion."

Question 2: What is the meaning behind your work?
Answer: "This is purely my release. I feel a sense of accomplishment when I can show people my photos and convey a clear message of order (or even chaos). There is beauty everywhere; I want to share my view of the world with my audience"

Artist Interview: Applied Artist

Artist Interviewed: Barbara Tipton
Artist Type: Applied Artist
Location: Kenny Lake, Alaska
About the Artist:
Barbara Tipton has been creating pottery for over 30 years and has her own studio and art company in Kenny Lake, Alaska. Although she is not limited to dishes, vases, kitchen utensils, for this assignment, these are the types of pottery that define her work as applied art. Her art serves daily purposes in food preparation and presentation. Her work is not only beautiful, it is useful.

Question 1: Why do you do what you do? (Make art)
Answer: "It is in me to create. This gives me joy. I find my inspiration through nature and want to express myself through nature. I use all natural materials to create my art."


Question 2: What is the meaning behind what you do? What do you try to convey with your work?
Answer: "Like I said previously, I want to express myself through nature. Nature inspires me, and I want to share this expression with the users of my pottery."

Self Portrait

I chose this self portrait of me because it is one of my favorite pictures and I played around with the contrast and color to make it look the way it does now!

Self Portrait

This picture was taken of me when I test drove a Formula BMW car around Road Atlanta. I have always had dreams of racing and with this picture you can see my passion for driving.

Public Art and Architecture

Coweta County Courthouse

Found in Ashley Park in Newnan, Georgia

Terri Cloakey Self Sculpture