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Photo by Michael Anderson. 8 hands and 8 feet project done from Ms. Gifford’s
class also used for juries. Describes how the enemy tries to pull me down and
step on me but God is always there to be my strength and foundation.
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This project had to
have 8 feet and 8 hands well drawn to portray who we are. I chose to base this
piece off of my relationship with God and how he never lets me go no matter how
hard the enemy tries to bring me down. The bracelet on the reaching hand is my
hand, I always wear that bracelet and I am always reaching and seeking God.
Honestly, I
procrastinated a lot with this piece and wish I could’ve done a better job. Along with the stress of juries, I
had to rush. It’s
funny though, when Ms. Gifford asked us to make quick sketches of ideas for
this project, I had some pretty good ideas. However this was the one I truly
felt I had to do. And this is the one that she said portrays who I am the most.
The struggles I was going through pertained to this piece, I felt as if the
enemy was trying to lure me away from God by showing me fancy buildings, the
extent of my artistic ability, and material things.
I also felt as if
someone, I don’t
know who, but someone would be touched by this piece. It may not have the best
craftsmanship but a picture is worth a thousand words. This piece would make
somebody think. I really enjoyed making this artwork however I never knew how
hard it was to draw so many well drawn hands and feet. I rushed a little
knowing that I had to take a picture of it and edit and what not, but I enjoyed
it. I still wish I could’ve reinforced the contrast with an ebony pencil but
overall, I am happy with it and I hope it makes someone realize that they are
loved and well protected.
There was one
Wednesday that I stayed after school to work on this project. The day grew
darker, and I called my uncle to come and get me. We ended up driving through
city place to get home. I felt as if the enemy was showing me all these pretty
lights and what I am capable of. I looked at all the lights and tall buildings
and how cool everything seemed. But honestly, in my opinion, or in fact as I
think, it’s
all truly pointless. After seeing all these attractive things and success, I
wanted to incorporate that into a foot or hand. I know that no matter what I am
tempted with or pulled down by, God is ALWAYS there to lift me up and dust me
off.
I feel as if there
is a spiritual yoke that keeps me connected with God. I am not saying all this
success is evil, but I maintain to keep a boundary between loosing myself and
what I love. Lately I’ve been having a war in my head of everything, it’s quite hard to explain but I wanted to put some of that in
this piece. The war includes coming to Dreyfoos, this amazing School, but I don’t want to lose who God is forming into or the person I am
becoming. I know God has a plan for me and there is a reason why I am in
Dreyfoos, I just wish too keep the boundary.
Some strengths I
think I have are the shading and how real the hands and feet look. I think I
drew this pretty well and incorporated some dimension in there. I think I could’ve boosted the contrast naturally without editing but I ran
out of time. This piece took many weeks however I can’t lie; I procrastinated and let the lazy take over a bit.
Though I do like the overall piece and I thank God for giving me the idea and
situation I am in even though it’s not easy. I just hope this simple drawing has blessed and
reached someone, anyone that needed encouragement or a boost in life. I am not
a “religious
control freak”
but every chance I get to mention how great God is publicly, I will take that
chance and hopefully it will help someone. That is what this piece is about,
letting people know that no matter how hard their life is, God is there waiting
for you and loves you deeply.
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