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2021 AP Art and DesignDrawing PortfolioWritten EvidenceSustained InvestigationI wanted to explore the relationship between humans and nature by usingsurrealism to reveal a personality trait in humans that is mimicked in thewild. I started my portfolio on paper, but halfway through, realized I couldtake it to new heights by using a more distinct, natural medium. Some of mypieces and ideas include the woman surrounded by small creatures whoblend in to their surrounding for survival. She represents timidness, and iswilling to close her eyes to the world and hide amongst her environment.The woman with a universe in her mind represents wisdom and the burdenof knowledge, she has the weight of the world on her shoulders. The girlunderwater represents fluidity. She’s at peace with her surroundings, aseasygoing as the flow of water. In the pastel pencil piece, I tried to give thesubject more expression in her face to emphasize her inner conflict. Hermind, dark as night, is conflicting with her heart of sun, full of hope. Myhoneybee piece displays the hive mind mentality. The bee is whispering inthe young woman’s ear and conforming her to fit in. The owl piece showsperceptiveness. Owls are known for their eyesight so I added a third eye forsurrealism.
Image 1Sustained InvestigationHeight: 12 inchesWidth: 9 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil on tonedtan paper, white gel pen and fineliner for details.Process(es): I composed my sketchin a photoshop app to test thearrangement of creatures around thesubject.Image 2Sustained InvestigationHeight: 12 inchesWidth: 9 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil on top ofalcohol marker on toned tan paperwith a white gel pen for details.Process(es): Combined multiplereference pictures of the model,space photography, and my ownimagination.
Image 3Sustained InvestigationHeight: 11.5 inchesWidth: 9 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil on top ofalcohol marker except forbackground, white gel pen, Bristolsmooth paperProcess(es): Tried Bristol paper forthe first time. Had to work harder toget smooth effect I was used to.Image 4Sustained InvestigationHeight: 9 inchesWidth: 9.5 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil, alcoholmarker as a base for the water, andwhite gel pen on toned tan paper.Process(es): Overcame challenge ofunsuitable reference for waterbackground bellow the girl by freehanding it.
Image 5Sustained InvestigationHeight: 12 inchesWidth: 9 inchesMaterial(s): Pastel pencils, coloredpencil, gold leaf, blue toned pastelpaper.Process(es): Had to transfer firstattempt to new paper, learned howto layer colored pencils with pastelpencilsImage 6Sustained InvestigationHeight: 8.75 inchesWidth: 9 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil and awhite gel pen on toned tan paper.Process(es): Took my time drawingthe flower details. Tested manypossible flower arrangements onphotoshop.
Image 7Sustained InvestigationHeight: 10.5 inchesWidth: 8 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil, white gelpen, and red marker on a basswoodround.Process(es): Incorporated wood intoportfolio for first time to furtherdevelop theme of connection tonature.Image 8Sustained InvestigationHeight: 11.5 inchesWidth: 8 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil and awhite gel pen on a basswood round.Process(es): Edited reference,sketched on paper, transferred papersketch to wood for a clean startingpoint.
Image 9Sustained InvestigationHeight: 10.5 inchesWidth: 9 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil and awhite gel pen on a basswood round.Process(es): Background and lightsource in head came fromimagination, sketched first to makesure it workedImage 10Sustained InvestigationHeight: 12 inchesWidth: 9.25 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil onbasswood.Process(es): Struggled with facesymmetry, continuously put drawingin front of mirror to check self andimprove.
Image 11Sustained InvestigationHeight: 12 inchesWidth: 7.5 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil and awhite gel pen on a basswood round.Process(es): Edited reference, fixeddull skin tone in reference byincreasing saturation, using brightercolors.Image 12Sustained InvestigationHeight: 9.5 inchesWidth: 9.5 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil onbasswood.Process(es): Placed blue tapearound areas to be left clean. Peeledoff to get neat edges. Addedrainbow eyes.
Image 13Sustained InvestigationHeight: 10.5 inchesWidth: 4 inchesMaterial(s): Oil paint, gold leaf, silverleaf, stuffing, spray paint, fairy lights,and vans shoes.Process(es): Theme of contest was“Head in the Clouds,” so added cloudto elevate entry. Used lights forglowingImage 14Sustained InvestigationHeight: 36 inchesWidth: 8 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil, white gelpen, skateboard.Process(es): Sanded downskateboard to make surface readyfor colored pencil, adapted mytechnique to new surface
Image 15Sustained InvestigationHeight: 11 inchesWidth: 10 inchesMaterial(s): Colored pencil,basswood, white gel pen, purplemarker used to tone down somestars.Process(es): Edited reference,myself as model. Wanted to endwith self portrait showing traits I seein myself.
2021 AP Art and DesignDrawing Art and Design Sustained Investigation, Score 3/3/3/3Scoring CriteriaRationale for ScoreRow A: Inquiry – Score: 3The written evidence identifies an inquiry that guides the sustainedinvestigation, “I wanted to explore the relationship between humans andnature by using surrealism to reveal a personality trait in humans that ismimicked in the wild.” The visual evidence demonstrates a sustainedinvestigation (images 1, 4, 8, and 15). The connections made through thevisual work investigated, in a profound manner, personality traits such aswisdom, through choices in imagery, “The woman with a universe in hermind represents wisdom and the burden of knowledge, she has the weightof the world on her shoulders” (image 2). The portfolio consists of femaleportraits created in an unconventional and complex manner.Written evidence identifies an inquirythat guides the sustained investigation.ANDVisual evidence demonstratesthe sustained investigation.Row B: Practice, Experimentation,and Revision – Score: 3Visual evidence of practice,experimentation, AND revisiondemonstrates developmentof the sustained investigation.ANDWritten evidence describes howthe sustained investigation showsevidence of practice, experimentation,OR revision.The evidence of practice detailed in the process statement includes, “[h]adto transfer first attempt to new paper, learned how to layer colored pencilswith pastel pencils (image 5). Visual evidence showcases practice thatexplores a repeated use of materials in a meaningful way. Repeatedexploration of themes and media demonstrates development. For example,a recurring theme in imagery is a portrait with an expanded view showingthe inside of the head filled with various elements inside (images 1, 6, and14).The works also reflect experimentation with a substrate material used todeliver the results. The written evidence identifies the experimentalevolution of the portfolio, “I started my portfolio on paper, but halfwaythrough, realized I could take it to new heights by using a more distinct,natural medium.” The work shows the transformation that began asphotographs rearranged compositionally using Photoshop, then recreatedon non-conventional objects such as a skateboard, tennis shoes, paper, andwood (images 3, 13, and 14). Evidence of experimentation with mini lightbulbs to illuminate the inside of shoes painted is in image 13.Revision is indicated in the written commentary and visually supported inthe works, “Incorporated wood into portfolio for first time to further developtheme of connection to nature” (images 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 15). Theworks display revision through the choice of media and techniques topromote the central idea, “[t]ested many possible flower arrangements onPhotoshop” (image 6). Common themes used to express the main ideaincluded portraits exhibiting layering (images 2 and 5) and cross-sectionviews (images 7, 9, and 11).
Row C: Materials, Processes,and Ideas – Score: 3Visual relationshipsamong materials, processes,AND ideas are clearly evidentand demonstrate synthesis.Row D: 2-D/3-D/DrawingArt and Design Skills – Score: 3Visual evidence of good and advanced2-D/3-D/Drawing skills.Visual evidence shows synthesis through the connections betweenmaterials, processes, and ideas. For example, an assortment of processeswas used to achieve tonal values and create a sense of luminosity andportraying light from within, such as the effect of orbs of light and lightningbugs (image 9) and reflecting light (images 2 and 12). Synthesis is alsoevident in considerations through thoughtful design and manipulation ofcompositional principles such as repetition in the effect of falling hairwhich mimicked the flow of water (image 3).Highly developed drawing skills are evident through a remarkableunderstanding of light and shade to render surfaces creating theconvincing visual effects of wet and dry surfaces. Evidenced in image 7 is arealistic rendering of a convincing sticky wet texture. Image 15 showcasesthe tonal variation necessary to generate suntan lines with precision.Proportion and hierarchy in conjunction with color, value, and opacity wereused successfully in various works (images 1, 2, 5, and 11), giving visualevidence of advanced drawing skills.
Work 1Selected WorksHeight: 12 inchesWidth: 9 inchesIdea(s): Wanted to create abalanced, detailed work. Itrepresents timidness and hiding inone’s surroundingsMaterial(s): Colored pencil, toned tanpaper, white gel pen, fine liner fordetailsProcess(es): Edited reference inphotoshop app, tested manypossible creature arrangements andbackgrounds there.Work 2Selected WorksHeight: 10.5 inchesWidth: 9 inchesIdea(s): Wanted to bring more life tomy portfolio with expressions andhere, capture pure joy.Material(s): Colored pencil,basswood, white gel pen.Process(es): Tried to capture feelingI had chasing fireflies with mybrother at our childhood home.
Work 3Selected WorksHeight: 36 inchesWidth: 8 inchesIdea(s): Piece represents curiosityas the butterflies are escaping fromthe mind, searching for answers.Material(s): Colored pencil, white gelpen, skateboardProcess(es): Wanted to trycompletely new medium. Sandeddown surface to make workable forcolored pencil.Work 4Selected WorksHeight: 10.5 inchesWidth: 8 inchesIdea(s): Hive mind mentality. Beewhispering in ear represents stronginfluence others’ words can have.Material(s): Colored pencil,basswood, white gel pen, red markerfor background base.Process(es): First time working onwood. Created process I use today.Edit reference, sketch on paper,transfer.
Work 5Selected WorksHeight: 11 inchesWidth: 10 inchesIdea(s): Self portrait, my personality.Planets for wisdom,gemstones rooted in beliefs,butterfly for hope.Material(s): Colored pencil,basswood, white gel pen, purplemarker to dilute the brightness ofsome of the starsProcess(es): Edited a reference withmyself, chose nature elements fromones in my portfolio for gratersynthesis
2021 AP Art and DesignDrawing Selected Works, Score 5Scoring CriteriaRationale for Score2-D/3-D/Drawing Art and Design SkillsThe selected works demonstrate visual evidence of advanced drawing skills.Works 1, 2, and 4 exhibits a high level of success in rendering the form throughlight and shade and successful composition. The illusion of space is developedsuccessfully through transparency and layer treatment in work 4. Femaleportraits comprise the works in a complex and multifaceted way. The visualevidence shows effective execution in the use of light and shade using colorvalues. The achievement of color saturation by burnishing colored pencils onwood surfaces and paper is at a high level of accomplishment. Advanceddrawing skills in works 1-4 promote visual engagement with the work.Visual evidence of advanced2-D/3-D/Drawing skills.Materials, Processes, and IdeasVisual relationships amongmaterials, processes, and ideasare clearly evidentand demonstrate synthesis.WritingWritten evidence identifiesmaterials, processes, and ideas.Visual relationships among materials, processes, and ideas are clearly evident.Accomplishment with synthesis is apparent through the choice of materialsand their use in support of the idea. Works 1-4 portray portrait sections toinclude the complexity of narrative elements. Variety in color tonalities helpscreate a sense of space and harmony in all five works. Evidence of synthesis isdemonstrated in works 1, 2, and 3 through colored pencil to achieve a colorsaturation and opacity that showcases the surreal images.The written evidence successfully identifies the use of materials, processes,and ideas.
pencil, gold leaf, blue t oned pastel paper. Process(es): Had to transfer rst . attempt to new paper, learned how to layer colored pencils with pastel pencils . Image 6. Sustained Inv estigation. Height: 8.75 inches. Width: 9 inches. Material(s): Colored pencil and a. white gel pen on t oned tan paper. Pr
