Ted
Daniel
EdingerNashville, TN
ART 507
FALL 2009
MAT On-Line Program
Winter Trees2007
18”x24”Watercolor & Colored Pencil
Winter Trees was a return to nature for
me. I had been working on more faith based symbolism that
did not reference nature. However,
nature is very much part of my upbringing
and faith, and is a place I was glad to
return in my art. This piece & Biltmore
would set the stage for my upcoming MAT
work.
Biltmore2007
24”x18”Watercolor
This painting was created from a photo I had taken at the Biltmore. I was so taken with the texture and movement of the vine. It reminded me of Jack &
The Bean Stock. I tried to simplify the rest of the picture so the vine/tree
would be the focus of the work. This picture was a step out of what I’d been doing, because it is only
created using watercolor.
Landscapes of My YouthMAT 521 Fall Semester 2008
For my first semester of grad school, I created a series of paintings dealing with the landscapes of my youth. The style reflects many ideas & ideals that are a part of who I
am as a person & an artist. The stained glass appearance that is referenced by bright colors and black outlining is connected to my faith. It is also referencing
my desire for structure and order. The fabric/quilt appearance is in reference to my Appalachian
background, and the quilts I saw being produced by my mother, grandmother, and aunts. The “quilt-ish” feel to
the work adds a feeling of comfort and security.
Green & Gold2008
18”x24”Watercolor &Colored Pencil
This was the first in
my series. The juxtaposition of
the structured and patterned foothills play nicely against the loose handling
of the sky. The groupings of three
are referencing the Trinity.
Though it is highly stylized, the
image creates the feeling of rolling
hills of Appalachia.
Dismal Sunset2008
18”x24”Watercolor &Colored Pencil
This work is my favorite from the
semester. I love the colors, patterns, and composition. It was a
balance to push myself with greater colors & patterns
without going overboard, and
becoming too busy. This is collaged
together however. The original sky was
distracting, and I added two more boulders at the
bottom of the page.
Pond of Life I2008
18”x24”Watercolor & Colored Pencil
Pond of Life 1 is a work that has
movement, but is centered and peaceful. The
softer/lighter colors I feel add to the
tranquil feel. The three trees reference the crucifixion & the
Trinity. The four layers give it a pieced
together feel, but it is a solid sheet of
watercolor paper.
Pond of Life II2008
18”x24”Watercolor &
Colored Pencils
This piece was created after the midterm
assessment. Pond of Life I received many positive remarks, but the main issue with it
was being overly symmetrical. I liked
the image, so I decided to recreate it
& pushing the asymmetry. I do feel
that this image is more dynamic then
the original.
Pieces2009
14”x18”Watercolor & Colored Pencil
I wanted to further push the quilt concept
in my work. Sectioning the work
into a 9-up is reminiscent of my
mother & grandmothers quilt
tops. I feel the work reads well as a whole,
but each individual piece is interesting.
THE FOUR SEASONSMAT 521 Spring Semester 2009
I wanted to continue with nature in my work, and felt that the four seasons could be an interesting topic. I
continued to use “quilt-ish” elements within my work. I also wanted to emphasize the juxtaposition of
structured & loose handling of the materials. Though I like these pieces, I’ll return to landscapes in my next
series.
Fall 12009
14”x 18”Watercolor & Colored Pencil
This piece was a part of my original
sketches for the semester, but was the only one produced.
After the first critique, I decided to go in a different direction. I
do like this piece, and plan on possibly
finishing the series some day.
Winter2009
14”x18”Watercolor &Colored Pencil
The use of salt within my painting
allowed for snowflake
markings to appear. This is a technique I use often, but it creates a greater impact within this
piece. The bands of color in the center area represent the
drifting and blowing of the snow.
Spring2009
14”x18”Watercolor & Colored Pencil
The negative branch was one of
my favorite elements of the
series. It allowed the watercolor
background to be framed within the space. I used salt
and plastic wrap to create the rain/watery
background.
Summer2009
14”x18”Watercolor &Colored Pencil
The intense colors & patterns of the frame
& medallion rest upon the simplistic
background wash. I used wide bands of
color in a diagonal to represent the sun
beating down. The medallion, in this
case, comes across as the sun.
Fall II2009
14” x 18”Watercolor & Colored Pencil
I enjoy Fall 11 a great deal, and feel it is as strong as Fall 1. This
work’s color and pattern are its
strength, and I feel Fall 1 is stronger in movement and
composition. I would like to continue the
series like Fall 1, and display the work side
by side.
The Four Seasons2009
18”x24”Watercolor & Colored Pencil
I had been encouraged to go more abstracted with
my work while developing the four seasons series.
This piece combines many of the visual
elements from the rest of the series into a
composition I’d not normally create. I believe it was a successful step outside my box without losing my artistic voice.