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Watercolor Learning Experience

	Shineca Jack It was the first time I ever painted anything with such detail, I’ve always liked to draw and did some painting when I was about 5 or 6 years, but nothing more. To begin this assignment, I first sketched the flower which wasn’t hard, then mixed the red paint with lots of water to tone the color down until I got a pink color... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Shineca Jack It took me about three days to complete this painting and I had so much fun doing it. I started painting the chairs first and worked my way to the water and mountains. Showing the details in the mountain such as the trees and buildings were a little harder to do but I managed to pull it off. So finally I did the floor last because it was the easiest, that way I could take the time to enjoy my work even more... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim My first experience of painting house was an exciting experience. Significantly, I learned that painting was about a communication and an expression of my emotions. Painting also has a character. Each person has its own painting styles and expressions. In order for me to paint the first house, I had to put all my heart and effort into it. As I was concentrating on the painting... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Puppy painting: I chose the puppy for my painting because I liked the way the puppy smiled. Of course, the puppy was so lovely, cuddly, and cute. Just looking at the puppy gave anyone to smile and be happy. I learned from the critiques that I need to improve the 3 dimensional impacts... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Fisher man painting: I wanted to paint the fisher man because the picture reminded me of an achievement in life. I felt the joy of accomplishing something. In addition, in future, I would like to ride on a boat and go to deep Ocean and catch a big fishes. I learned from critiques that I needed to be more considering of the color value. I learned that color value was so important to the painting... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Beautiful house painting: The house I painted was a sort of my dream house. Even though I could not able to express of my vision completely, however, I was able to paint nicely as I intended to. Overall, the house looked beautiful and stable. Especially, all the trees and flowers surrounding of the house were very dynamic. I learned from the critiques that in order to make the house distinctive... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Vase flower painting: I chose to paint the vase flower because I liked floral arrangements. In my past, I had some experience in floral designing. Observing flowers refreshes my heart and delights my minds. So, I chose to paint the vase flower arrangement... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Mercedes Benz car painting: I am fond of the Benz car. I worked for the Mercedes Benz car company before when I was in Seoul, Korea. It was a short time experience in the exhibition center, however, the Mercedes Benz had a well management system which I admire, and the company treated the employees very well. Therefore, Mercedes Benz car had a significant meaning for me... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Motor cycle racing man painting: The picture was my room’s wall picture. I was trying to capture the movement and vitality of the motor cycle racing man. Personally, I love an action. In fact, in painting, depicting an action makes a painting alive. I learned from the critiques that it was necessary to focus on main object rather than two... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Bible painting/ little flower in a pot painting: The bible influenced me tremendously in spirit. I liked the lighting of bible picture and the feather. I thought the feather on the bible matched well with the entire painting. And I chose the little flower in a pot because it was good size picture for the little size paper... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Ducks painting (Love): Whenever we love each other, we all want to be together. Two docks were facing each other and it seemed to me that it was representing true love. I learned from the critiques that removing distractions behind the main focal point, the two ducks, could make my painting improved. In addition, removing the details of the water wave made my painting more simplified and organized... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Solar System: I chose to paint the Solar System because Science was one of my favorite subjects to explore. The Solar System always has fascinated me because its systematic forms and movements. As the critique indicated that I did not pay detail attention on precise drawing so that the lines of the Solar System were not evenly drawn. I have learned that in order to have a complete result of painting... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Bunker Hill Community College: Bunker Hill Community College is the place where I explore my potential, dreams, and vision. BHCC allowed me to have an opportunity to expand my knowledge, curiosity, and skills as well. Therefore, my painting was part of expressing my appreciation for BHCC... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Snowy Mountain: The snowy Mountain had very interesting division where the top of the mountain was covered by the snow, and then in contrast with that, the below of the mountain was covered by the green grass. I liked the effect of the contrast... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Wedding painting: I believe that a wedding is the one of the most precious event in human life. Significantly, in tropical weather, the wedding appeared to be more romantic than another place to me. Of course, I want to have a wedding just like the painting in the future... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Pizza painting: Everyone loves pizza! So I thought that it would be so fun to paint the pizza. I love fun stuff. While I was painting, I was getting hungry and I wanted to have a slice of it. I have learned from the critique that I needed to make the background of the pizza darker.... Continue my watercolor learning experience
	Youngsun Kim Blue Cup Painting: the blue cup painting was simpler than the other painting I did. It became my painting object due to the interesting writing on the cup. I was written in Chinese and the meaning was encouraging. I learned that I needed to improve the reflection of lighting.... Continue my watercolor learning experience