CHECKLIST
SELF ASSESSMENT
COMPREHENSIVENESS & APPROPRIATENESS of ARTIFACTS
8/10
DEPTH of REFLECTION
10/10
VISUAL APPEAL AND GRAMMAR
10/10
RUBRICS:
Upon observation, this portfolio manages to showcase my work in a creative and refreshing way. I do, however, believe that the artworks itself could’ve done a better job highlighting the main objectives of the activity. With that said, I still firmly believe that the work, messages, and effort shines through the pieces and effectively communicates the emotions, thoughts, and meaning of the pieces to the target audience. I would recommend the Artist to practice more coding and to learn more about the program she is using to be able to produce a better outcome in the near future.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Where the name of the artist, school she goes to, and other small information about her can be found.
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The checklist for the teacher of the artist, Ma’am Rhem, alongside the self given score of the artist
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A deeper dive into the artists story and world
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A museum of all her works during the first block of CPAR
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Where the artworks can be viewed
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A collection of the artworks of her peers, along side the comments of the artist regarding the piece
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Wherein the infograph about the artist whom Alex learned more about, resulting in respect and admiration
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A glimpse of the aspirations and ambitions of the artist
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Item description
PREFACE
The Artist, Alexandra Nicole C. Suarez, started drawing at the age of six years old with her most memorable piece as a drawing of Elsa using popsicle sticks. Alex had trouble finding her path, from chef to doctor to medical technician, however as of recent times she has finally found her reflection in the steel of a paint brush, glare of her screen, and gloss of the paint. Now with this new journey to tackle, it is of the utmost importance that the artist is able to make a proper portfolio to fully showcase her work. To be quite honest, Alex was never comfortable with traditional medias, finding digital as her most preferred medium however with the subject of CPAR challenging this comfort zone, Alex proceeded to face this up front using multiple medias such as color pencils, acrylic markers, acrylic paints, pastels, and others. Her artwork also highlights a consistent theme of emotions, personal experiences, and opinions. The Artist is thankful for her CPAR subject, for she was finally able to break off her comfort zone and explore traditional mediums, finding that the problem was never the tool itself but the limitation she set upon herself to only use one for her art. She also learned how to incorporate every element, theme, and lessons and use this to her strengths as she tries to convey her message.
ARTIFACTS OF LEARNING
section.1 ARTWORKS
The Grass is Greener on the Other Side
Artwork #1: Styles in Contemporary Arts
Who’s There?
Artwork #2: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
COMFORT
Artwork #3: Media, Subject and Theme
“The grass is greener on the other side” has been a saying through many years. Admittedly I, myself, took time to understand what it means and now through my artwork. I’d like to express how I understand the saying.
This artwork shows three red balls hopping over fences, from one plot to the next. Depicting he un satisfaction of one regarding the matter of what they possess. I decided on watercolor as my medium to have a slightly dreamy feel, unable to see brushstrokes but the slight white that peeks through shows an imperfect picture. I then used a magenta, yellow, and green color palette as a nod to the MCY primary color palette to showcase that this way of thinking thar what you don’t have shall be of more desirable than what you own is a childish way of thinking. Something that is so surface level, thar it does not see any other colors than the primary .
In conclusion, my piece aims to show that believing that “the grass is always greener on the other side” is but a repetitive , unproductive, and a childish way of approaching what we’ve earned, been given, and have
The Grass is Greener on the Other Side.
Styles in Contemporary Art
Who’s There?
Elements of Arts and Principles of Design
“Who’s There” aims to show the risk, curiosity, and skeptic feeling when meeting a new person. The doodles and notable drawing of a horn and a halo represents a persons judgement, deciding if this person is someone to befriend or to turn away from. The slight yellow border represents both a door (literal) and a persons perspective. The color chosen is there to pop out the person in question of morality. I have chosen the title ‘Who’s There?’ because this expression is used when seeing who is at the door. It is the answer we seek to know if we should let this person in or not and I believe that in meeting new people and deciding new friends, we too must first ask a person who they are.
This artwork makes use of elements including: Line, Value, Color, Form, Shape, and Space. It also uses the principles listed: Design, Variety, Balance, and Rhythm. These can be found around the most prominent parts of the artwork. This piece aims to show how with the utilization of the elements and design, we will be able to properly compose a piece.
“Comfort”
Media, Subject and Theme
“Comfort” is an ironic piece to say the least. It was purposely titled with quotation marks to mock the so-called comfort happening at the scene. My piece aims to depict how comfort seems to be in our day and age. The yellow, seeking comfort and being obsessed with the feeling of peace, too obsessed and continuously chasing to the extent of sacrificing the peace of others. The purple one, tired of the mental and emotional toll of carefully selecting the right words to avoid triggering something worse, desperately trying to push away from the person pulling and sucking all the happiness and motivation off their body. The black star within the yellow ray shows how hope and happiness doesn't stem from pure intentions, showcasing how unsettling this scene is compared to the true act of comfort. My theme for this piece is emotions, hoping to portray joy to sorrow and freedom to suffocation through the color of the background and the subjects, the subjects in question being the two characters.
ARTIFACTS OF LEARNING
section.2 Peer Critique
Kim Andrea De Villa “Love Reflects in You”
“Love Reflects in You” uses a multimedia approach making use of a mirror and artificial flower to pop the main highlight from the pastel background. The artist made a point to give spotlight to the main element a.k.a the mirror by placing it at the center of the chosen canvas, illustration board. Utilizing the pastel medium, the artist managed to create a textured background similar to an ocean. The composition of this work is balanced, using equal parts flower and leaves resulting in a sense of harmony.
Of all parts, the textured background definitely catches attention but not enough to take away from the main point. The colors were also wisely chosen as the vibrant yellow and light border found at the mirror makes for a great contrast against the deep rich blue of the background. That color scheme then helps with the sense of melancholy.
The meaning behind the artwork holds deep emotion and thought. It highlights the subjectivity of the idea that is love. It reflects the artist herself, someone who understands herself enough to truly feel. I relate to the piece due to the mirror. It makes you reflect on what love means for you. The flower gives a sense of growth and hope as love requires time and care to bloom and heal. The waves found in the background shows that love is forever in motion.
To conclude, I believe that the artist successfully showcased the message of her piece. The composition, symbolism, colors, and elements all came together in harmony to send this deep message. The artwork has barely any negatives and all in all a very satisfying piece.
CRITIQUE:
Nathaniel L. Vales “Daniel Cesar”
The artwork used a colorless approach. It depicts a man, fully colored in black walking towards a highpoint. At the bottom of the sharp edge, it states “Parental advisory, explicit content”. The artist, Mr. Vales made a point to use straight lines and strictly a pen. The composition is simple. It has shapes, edges, cut offs, and a strong lack of presence on the right.
The artist made a point to use sharp shapes with no color whatsoever. It is to be noted how he used texture for the top left. The artist also made use of space. I believe that Mr. Vales made a good example of an art with emphasis as our eyes are naturally drawn to the main point. Overall the mood or feel of this is almost too empty, almost uncanny due to the loneliness.
I believe this piece is intended to deliver a message of hope, peace, and melancholy. The artist showed the viewers the emotions he often feels when listening to the songs of this singer. The white background can be interpreted as a state of peace and the silhouette is the title, Daniel Cesar. The uphill climb may be related to this man, showing how he is reaching out to be able to provide clarity to his listeners.
This piece was effective but not direct. It requires a second and third look, including the description of the artwork itself to fully understand the message. However once context is given, it becomes easier to understand. I suggest the artist to be more direct and to experiment more with composition.
CRITIQUE:
Johan L. Mojica “Little Giant”
The artwork depicts a character, Hinata Shoyo from a show titled “Haikyuu”. It shows Hinata in a state of exclamation akin to his face when scoring a point. The artist, Johan Mojica, seemed to have used color pencils as his medium. The artwork made use of a clear presentation by ensuring that Hinata is the only subject in the artwork.
The piece made use of lines, shapes, and forms which can be seen in the line art, silhouette, and shadows. It made use of emphasis and balance by making the subject center front with no other elements to distract the viewer. The piece utilized a close perspective to fully showcase the subject's expression. The overall mood of the piece is cheerful, hopeful & filled with desire.
The piece intends to tell the story of Hinata Shoyo and his title of the title he aims to achieve, “Little Giant”. The artist seems to know a lot about the anime in question. The piece relates to its viewer due to the character being very well known by the mass. I believe the expression is a symbol for determination.
I believe this piece successfully gave a preview of who Hinata Shoyo is with the use of expression, pose, and perspective. The artist fully portrayed Hinata as an excited and determined individual, I believe more elements besides the subject would help emphasize how he is a “Little Giant”l I also hoped that a volleyball can be present to show that Hinaya is a volleyball enthusiast. Overall this piece is a good representation of Hinata Shoyo
CRITIQUE:
ARTIFACTS OF LEARNING SECTION 3: INFOGRAPH
ARTIFACTS OF LEARNING SECTION 3: INFOGRAPH
On July 18 of 2025, I was assigned to make an infographic about a Philippine National Artist. To be frank, I was not aware of many only ever knowing Juan Luna. However upon researching, I was enlightened by the name Felix Resurrección Hidalgo. Interested, I continued to look into him and when seeing one of his pieces, it was confirmed that I need to learn more about this artist which then led to my output about the artist.
ARTIFACTS OF LEARNING SECTION 3: INFOGRAPH
ARTIFACTS OF LEARNING SECTION 3: INFOGRAPH
Personal Mission and Goals for the Future
My personal vision and goals for the next ten years are bright and colorful. I believe that contemporary arts will stick with me as I grow as an artist due to how it managed to push me away from my comfort zone, reconnecting me with the elements and basics of art while challenging me to use mediums I often turn the other way from. With this, I believe that my potential will only grow as I get into more mediums I previously avoided and stagnized. I hope that in ten years, I will be able to use all my learning and utilize it to get into my dream college and, hopefully, achieve my dream career. In ten years, I aim to be able to have at least started my dreams of being able to teach other young artists such as myself how to be a director in the artistic field. I hope that by the time I’ve spent twenty-seven years studying art, I could be able to guide and give a young aspiring artist a head start and let art be accessible instead of a potential career that should stay as a hobby and nothing more. With that in mind, I believe that contemporary art will be able to help me achieve these dreams and combined with my determination and ambition, I am excited to look my future self in the eye with pride knowing that I have done my part with all my might. She now holds the torch and must always keep me and my younger selves in mind as she ensures that fire never goes out.
