QUESTION

Create a Graphics Bookmark about A Silk Cotton Tree in Caribbean Folklore using Canva
and various Graphic Techniques.

SKETCHES

#1

Using my reference image I sketched out a small version of a silk cotton tree using a 2B pencil.
 #2

After sketching out the tree, I transferred it to a digital app called Canva where I sketched out
the colors for the tree. I used a method called Alle Prima.
 #2

I changed the colors of the tree trunk into monotone colors to depict the oldness of a silk cottone
tree. I also added tree leaves using a “Cotton Brush” on Canva using different yellow hues.
 #3

I then added two text layers using the font “FIBRE FONT” for the Title “ NINE NIGHTS” and the
font “MAX SOMSIN FONT” for the subtitle “A FOLKLORE NOVELLA”
 FINAL PIECE

“Nine Nights: A Folkore Novella”

App Used: Canva I then added images of rice and salt because they keep her from transforming
into a full ball of fire. I also added a layer of “SOUCOUYANT” in a fire font called HELLBONE.
 REFERENCE
https://chloemaraj68104874.wordpress.com/home-3/page-1/duennes/

https://everydayprayerco.com/blogs/news/the-novena-for-the-dead-9-days

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/caribarch/education/ceiba/#:~:text=Jamaicans%20believe%20t hat
%20%E2%80%9Cduppies%E2%80%9D%20(,as%20they%20come%20and%20go.
 QUESTION
Create a Painting Piece using various techniques and applications related to your theme.

FINAL PIECE

“Protector of Animals”
Mixed Media Used: Newspaper Articles & Lettering
 REFERENCE
https://www.caribbeanreads.com/papa-bois/

https://raquelbahadoorsingh.wordpress.com/papa-bois/
QUESTION
Create a Graphics Card using Canva about Mermaids in Caribbean Folklore and use
various Graphic Techniques.
SKETCHES
#1

For this birthday card, I used Canva entirely, after inserting a Getty image of young girl and naming her

Meredith, I then added a mermaid and a text layer “Under the Sea” using the font “WATERLILY” to

create a mermaid, kid friendly art.

 #2

After I changed the background to a blush pink, and added more mermaids and other graphics to
enhance the card.
 #4

I then added a starfish graphic and pastel colored balloons to the invitation and used the
font “SELIMA” to write “ MEREDITH IS TURNING 4” And another text layer with the
location and details using the font “B612”.
 FINAL PIECE

“Meredith’s Birthday”
App Used: Canva
 REFERENCE
http://www.tntisland.com/folklore.html
https://triniinxisle.com/2019/04/09/trini-folklore-
mermaid/#:~:text=Mermaid%20(n)%20Tobago%3A%20The,then%20return%20them%20to%20shore.

https://chloemaraj68104874.wordpress.com/home-3/page-1/men-in-folklore/mermaid/
QUESTION
Craft a painting that integrates a variety of methods and applications pertinent to your chosen theme.

SKETCHES
#1

For my first sketch, I used mixed media paper and I printed out different news articles/stories of
the Soucouyant and stuck them in varying positions using Paper Glue.
 #2

After I used my reference image and drew and color in an old lady with fire on her back to
depict the lore of a Soucouyant being and old lady that turns into a ball of fire at night.
 FINAL PIECE

Using Canva I rearranged the salt and rice to be ath the bottom of her feet and I also added
another text layer “ A BLOOD SUCKING HAG” at the bottom of the first text layer.
“A Blood Sucking Hag”
Apps Used: Canva, Figma & Ibis Paint X
 REFERENCE
http://www.tntisland.com/folklore.html

https://www.caribbeanreads.com/soucouyant/

https://caribbeanhistoryarchives.blogspot.com/2011/08/trinidads-folklore-and-legends.html
QUESTION
Produce an artwork incorporating diverse techniques and methods relevant to your chosen theme.

SKETCHES
#1

Firstly, I sketched out my idea onto a sketch pad paper.

#2

After I used my reference image and sketched out a solar eclicsple and then used a painting
technique called dabbing I used a red-brown color palette.
 #3

I then used a variation of blues and a little purple and white and blended my brush strokes
to create a fire.
 #4

I then traced my first sketch onto the canvas and painted the duppy’s face using a
grey palette and I also added a log setup for the fire and I used varying browns.
 #4

Finally I used Foam and cut them into eye balls to appear like the eyes are bulging and I
gathered black and white yarn and made his hair, mustache and beard.
 FINAL PIECE

“Call De Duppie”
Mixed Media Used: Foam & Yarn
 REFERENCE
http://www.tntisland.com/folklore.html

https://www.caribbeanreads.com/soucouyant/

https://caribbeanhistoryarchives.blogspot.com/2011/08/trinidads-folklore-and-legends.html
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QUESTION
Create a Graphics Poster about A Soucouyant in Caribbean Folklore using Digital Apps
and various Graphic Techniques.

SKETCHES
#1

For my first sketch, I used mixed media paper and I printed out different news articles/stories of
the Soucouyant and stuck them in varying positions using Paper Glue.
 #2

After I used my reference image and drew and color in an old lady with fire on her back to depict
the lore of a Soucouyant being and old lady that turns into a ball of fire at night.
 #3

After transferring my sketch onto an App called Ibis Paint X, I used the color palette and
blended where necessary, I decided to keep the lady faceless.
 #4

I then added images of rice and salt because they keep her from transforming into a full
ball of fire. I also added a layer of “SOUCOUYANT” in a fire font called HELLBONE.
 FINAL PIECE

Using Canva I rearranged the salt and rice to be ath the bottom of her feet and I also added
another text layer “ A BLOOD SUCKING HAG” at the bottom of the first text layer.
“A Blood Sucking Hag”
Apps Used: Canva, Figma & Ibis Paint X
 REFERENCE
http://www.tntisland.com/folklore.html

https://www.caribbeanreads.com/soucouyant/

https://caribbeanhistoryarchives.blogspot.com/2011/08/trinidads-folklore-and-legends.html