Throughout the module, I have been concentrating on creating my evocative art piece. I have achieved this through a progression of sessions. I started thinking about why the object I had chosen was important to me and what feelings were brought up. I used this inspiration to plan a sketch which was used for my print making.

Starting the piece was tricky. I had to decide on how big I wanted to make it and the placing on the paper. I decided not to make it A4 or A3, as most other students were focusing on those sizes. I wanted to try and be ambiguous in my art, as I aspire to be ambiguous in my own classroom.

I started by sketching out my design lightly on my paper, which I taped to the wall to give me a flat surface to work on. I feel that art does not have to be made by sitting behind a desk. In fact, I believe that art is created better when there are no barriers. Allowing pupils to position themselves in a way that is comfortable may result in better production of their work as they are more relaxed. Having my art displayed on the wall allowed me to take a step back and examine my work when I needed to.

Once I had the basic outline of my design, I then went and added details in pencil. This showed me how much space I had at my disposal for my 62 words.

Next, I decided the best way to write my 62 words. I had chosen to write 62 words that summed up the book and reflected the story inside. Those words in themselves were evocative to me, as I can link them to specific memories. I placed these words strategically around my design, melding them to the shape of my drawing. This created a flowing motion which I found worked.

Once I was happy with the layout, I then went over the words in a black felt pen. This made sure the words stood out from the background that would be included at the end. I next drew the outline of my design, in this case the dragons body.

Following this, I added detail such as the eye, scales and wings. Once this step had been completed using black felt tip, I then started to think of how I was going to decorate my background. I wanted to make this piece of art unique and imaginative. I used the resources available in the university to come up with a creative background for my evocative piece.

I used chalk to create a merging effect using different colours. I first tested out the colours on a spare bit of paper to check and see how the colours would fit together.

This completed my at piece. I finally added audio over it. I chose the song “I See Fire” by Ed Sheeran as this was a song used in the Hobbit movie. The song itself was evocative.

I enjoyed creating my own unique piece of art and facing the challenges that came with this module. It has increased my confidence when teaching art in the primary school. I have now learned some of the ways that art can be implemented into the curriculum. Through making a piece of artwork evolving around an evocative object, I have understood that isn’t simply a one hour lesson. Time needs to be taken to achieve the desired outcome. This will be implemented in my classroom in future, where I will strive to have a tolerance for ambiguity.