Select one of the visual art pieces from Chapters 1-6 or the lessons from Weeks 1-3 to use as a point of inspiration. Create a painting, sculpture, drawing, or work of architecture inspired by your selected art piece.

Introduction Artistic expression is a way to convey emotions, ideas, and messages that words cannot always convey. This reflection paper presents a piece of art that was inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night painting. The paper also explains the relationship between the artwork and The Starry Night.

Inspiration Piece The Starry Night painting is an oil on canvas artwork created by Vincent Van Gogh in 1889. The painting measures 29 x 36.2 inches and is currently housed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The painting depicts a night view of the town of Saint Rémy de Provence in southern France, where Van Gogh lived at the time. The painting is characterized by swirling clouds, stars, and a crescent moon. The town is shown in a valley, and the houses are painted in a rich blue color.

Your Art Piece The artwork I created is titled “The City That Never Sleeps.” It is a mixed media painting created using acrylic paint and collage on a 16 x 20 inch canvas. The painting depicts the skyline of New York City at night, with tall buildings towering over the city. The sky is painted in shades of blue and purple, with white and yellow dots representing stars. The buildings are collaged using different materials, including newspapers, magazines, and maps.

Connection There are several thematic connections between The Starry Night and “The City That Never Sleeps.” Firstly, both artworks depict nighttime scenes, with the sky being a dominant element. Secondly, both artworks make use of different shades of blue to create a sense of tranquility and calmness. Lastly, both artworks make use of swirling lines to depict movement.

While The Starry Night painting depicts a small French town, “The City That Never Sleeps” depicts the towering skyscrapers of New York City. The medium of the artwork is different, with The Starry Night being an oil on canvas painting while “The City That Never Sleeps” is a mixed media painting.

The formal elements of design in both artworks are different. The Starry Night makes use of thick brushstrokes to create texture, while “The City That Never Sleeps” uses collaged materials to create texture. The colors in both artworks are also different, with The Starry Night making use of blue and yellow colors while “The City That Never Sleeps” makes use of shades of blue and purple.

Conclusion In conclusion, creating artwork inspired by another piece of art is an excellent way to express oneself creatively. The Starry Night painting inspired the creation of “The City That Never Sleeps,” which depicts a modern urban landscape. Both artworks share thematic connections, although they differ in medium, formal elements, and colors.