1. Erica's Art Portfolio
2011

2. Artist Statement
I was born on April 29th, in Crystal River, Florida. I like to dance, and hang out with friends. My favorite type of art is painting. And My favorite food is ice cream.

3. Artist That Inspires Me
Jackson Pollock :
January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956
Pollock was born in Cody, Wyoming in 1912, the youngest of five sons. He grew up in Tingley, Iowa and died when he was 44 in an alcohol-related car accident.

4. “Pearl- The Octopus” By: Erica Swart

5. “Rainbow Cheetah Print”
By: Erica Swart

6. Batik: “Midnight Mouse” By: Erica Swart

7. Then afterward, we colored the drawings with watercolor pencils.
Still Life:
A still life is when objects that represent the 5 senses are set up on a table, and you draw them.
Then afterward, we colored the drawings with watercolor pencils.

8. Clay Gargoyles

9. Block Prints:

10. Fish Prints: To make a fish print I covered a rubber fish stamp in black ink, then I stamped it onto rice paper.