Monday, February 25, 2008


The photograph was taken by the person who also took the photography for the film, A Walk to Remember, took a picture of a boy holding his girlfriend while looking at the stars. The film and the photography were done in 2002. Love and loss run throughout two very young lives. Landon Carter and Jamie Sullivan who are two people who find themselves unexpectedly are thrown together after a practical joke between Landon and his friends which leaves a boy in the hospital. One day Landon brings up the courage to ask for her help with his lines for a spring play. Through trials and problems leading up to this play, Landon somehow falls in love with the beautiful minister’s daughter abandoning his friends to be with her. Landon shares a true love with the girl, but a heart breaking secret lies between the couple, which makes his relationship with Jamie stronger.
When looking at the photograph, the viewer’s eyes are drawn to the focal point which is the girl lying on her boyfriend looking at the stars. They stand out because of the lightness shining upon them. Aesthetically, it is very pleasing to look at because of the light hues which bring out the whole image. The tone of the photograph shows shades of darkness that circles the photograph. The field of brown in the background demonstrates values of brown and yellow. The image balances out the colors which treats each color and part equally.
I’ve been so alone, and even worse than being alone I have cancer. But ever since I’ve been with my new boyfriend, things have been amazing! Although my dad made him leave once he dropped me off at my house, I got out of it by meeting him at this field to be with him more. It was so romantic. He brought us not only one blanket but two. He makes me feel so comfortable. He even brought me hot chocolate for the morning. And not only that, he named a star after me! It was the best moment of my life, I couldn’t ask for anything better. I love him.

Friday, February 8, 2008

Romance IV


This painting Romance IV, created by Jan Alexandra Rae. The artist quotes "apart from painting, dancing tango is my passion in life. I interpret this dance as a stude in connection, and painting about the dance is a way of integrating these two creative fields." This piece is one of the most famous in her section of romance.
The composition of the piece is showing two people dancing romantically. The image's hue reveals compassion, wealth, and love. Based on the value of the image, the shades are shown to look darker rather than lighter, just to show the mood of the piece. The image creates harmony by the way the two people are dancing and kissing. The shaping of the bodies highlight the whole image.
It was Valentine's Day! Finally! I could not wait to see what my man had planned for us this evening. As I finished up getting ready, I heard the doorbell ring. It was him; I was so happy and jolted to the door. He had a bouquet of roses in his hand waiting to give them to me. He also had something behind his back. I asked him, "What you hiding back there?" He pulled out a huge box of chocolates! My favorite! It was the start of a perfect evening. The he had asked me, "Are you ready, Hun? We have to make it to dinner. I made reservations!" With a huge smile on my face, I took his hand in mine and went off. Once we arrived we ordered our food and heard music playing and I saw couples getting up to dance. I hesitated to ask him. Everytime I ask him to dance he gets so mad. But me, trying to be cute, I ask. "No, babe can we at least eat. I'm starving!" It was quiet for a bit then all of a sudden, I hear some guy on a microphone saying our names. I was confused? Then a light flashed onto us and he gets up and asks me, "May I have this dance?" I gracefully took his hand and we were the only couple on the floor. And its not only any song, it's our first song that we dedicated to ourselves. He told me he took lessons for me and finally told me he loved me. It was a perfect night...of romance.

Monday, February 4, 2008

My Concept of Romance

I am doing my Concept-folio on romance. I think I can express myself in many different ways. This would be a great concept to whomever is in love or want to find their soulmates.