A* A Level Art Sketchbook Tour!

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  • I've finally done an A level art sketchbook tour! I'm hoping to do a part 2 soon, where I show my Yr 13 final project, so subscribe for that x thanks for watching!
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  • @jennytye1034
    @jennytye1034 4 роки тому +121

    I will never forget being in GCSE art class with you, and being sooooo Jealous of your mind blowing art skills! You're amazing Maryam!

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +20

      Ahh you're too kind Jenny! 💗Thank you love xx

  • @sherlockholmeslives.1605
    @sherlockholmeslives.1605 3 роки тому +6

    What you say isn't so good is 10,000 times better than I could do!

  • @marif2993
    @marif2993 3 роки тому +15

    it might sound weird but i love your hands. you look so elegant

  • @elh9720
    @elh9720 2 роки тому +4

    i loved watching this, i am also doing light as a project and i feel we are at a similar skill level and so it’s very inspiring

  • @jazzsart
    @jazzsart 4 роки тому +50

    ahh my first alevel art lesson is next week .. your work is literally amazing

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +5

      Good luck with it!! Thank you so much✨

    • @ishuika
      @ishuika 4 роки тому +1

      OH we have the same last name ✨

    • @jazzsart
      @jazzsart 4 роки тому +1

      @@ishuika aH there are so many ✨patels✨

    • @ishuika
      @ishuika 4 роки тому +1

      @@jazzsart Too many 😅

    • @leelaachan637
      @leelaachan637 3 роки тому +1

      How did it go 😂

  • @Katie-qm5eq
    @Katie-qm5eq 4 роки тому +8

    thank you sm for photography ideas for chiaroscuro! that’s my topic for AS, and I was stuck for ideas! love the video! 💖

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for your encouragement! glad I could help you💕

    • @Katie-qm5eq
      @Katie-qm5eq 4 роки тому +1

      Maryam W ive just taken some photos and they worked out so well! thank you again 🥰

  • @ishuika
    @ishuika 4 роки тому +12

    *Ugh carrying these BIG sketchbooks home is not easy.........my school uses A2* 😔

  • @maisan252
    @maisan252 3 роки тому +6

    My photography a level is so different we don’t have that much stuff to write we only write a bit of work but our background is creative like u have to be creative with u background

  • @danielleb5823
    @danielleb5823 4 роки тому +11

    You’re so talented and I love your work! I’m currently working on my Year 13 A-Level Art project (the essay based component) and I would be most grateful if you could upload or share your Year 13 portfolio. Also, do you have any tips on how to go about the essay based component?

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +4

      Hi there, thanks so much! I could certainly do that once I get back from uni (early December) but for now here are some tips: 1. choose a topic you're really interested in so you don't lose interest! This project will take time and patience
      2. Don't try to cover too much! I chose three artists to look at (although I referenced others in passing if needed) and analysed one of their paintings in detail.
      3. Always proof-read your work before you hand it in, and try to add a bibliography at the end. Have clear headings to make it easy to read.
      Hope this helps!

  • @carolinependleton8445
    @carolinependleton8445 Рік тому

    What a fabulous,talented young lady you are,good luck in the future.

  • @aiyushg1769
    @aiyushg1769 3 роки тому +3

    Hi, what does the hair spray do over the charcoal? Do you have any tips for working with charcoal, it seems really interesting!

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Literally any kind will do, I just used whatever my mum had! My tip would be to use a tissue so the oils from your hands don't interfere with your drawing!

    • @sophierebekah
      @sophierebekah 3 роки тому +1

      The hairspray makes the charcoal stay in place and no longer blendable or smudge-able, so when you're happy with your piece give it a good coat but from at least 30cm away 😊 But yeah, tissue paper and build the tones rather than do one area at a time, that way it flows better.

  • @elisaaylmer-hall419
    @elisaaylmer-hall419 4 роки тому +7

    im starting a level art next year and was wondering- do you get to pick your theme/ topic right away and basically do what you want with your art and sketch book, or is it still controlled like gcse?

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +3

      It's still a bit controlled at the beginning, but after the first half term we were given much more freedom to choose our own topics x the final project does still have a 'theme' but you could take it in many directions!

  • @bobbobby9732
    @bobbobby9732 3 роки тому +3

    Well wow 😱😲

  • @catsandcats1092
    @catsandcats1092 4 роки тому +7

    this was stunning, well done!! have you got any tips on using charcoal? my charcoal portraits are looking like the first one you showed and id love to know how you changed your technique to get the end result of those 3 beautiful closeup portraits?

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +4

      Thank you! Yes, I do: 1) use a soft rag or tissue to blend the charcoal into the paper, covering all the white space and leaving no patches 2) to create depth use different types of charcoal - I used soft willow charcoal sticks for blending, but the Boldmere charcoal pencils for detailed and darker areas, and then chalk for the highlights of course! 3) try doing larger-scale portraits and experiment with different scales/ subjects until you find what works best! Hope that helps xx

    • @catsandcats1092
      @catsandcats1092 4 роки тому +2

      @@shethemuse thank you so much, ill use your tips next drawing, keep up the amazing artwork!

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому

      No worries x Thanks for your encouragement! ☺️

    • @MiMi-yc1ek
      @MiMi-yc1ek 4 роки тому

      @@shethemuse hey can you make a tutorial on how to use charcoal ?? Please ppease please.......

  • @Hi-en6sk
    @Hi-en6sk 3 роки тому +3

    Wow all your ideas are so inspiring omg
    I love the idea of your sculpture do you mind if I use a picture of it in my gcse art mindmap because it really correlates with my ideas about how you view others xx

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much! Sure, go for it😊

  • @markdagnell941
    @markdagnell941 4 роки тому +4

    You are so so talented!! Xx ❤

  • @sashahill7842
    @sashahill7842 4 роки тому +4

    The whole thing was so stunning!

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much Sasha 💕

  • @areetashams
    @areetashams 4 роки тому +17

    your art is so good 🥺 i go an A* in gcse and i took art for a level but i’m so scared

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +2

      That's amazing! Please don't be worried about it xx if you enjoy doing the work it will come naturally ☺️ I'm always happy to give any advice if you need it!

    • @areetashams
      @areetashams 4 роки тому +1

      Maryam W thank you!! that makes me feel better 😭 it was one of my favourite subjects and i was usually ahead of most people so i hope it goes well

  • @elizabethcarpenter6523
    @elizabethcarpenter6523 4 роки тому +5

    Hi your work is amazing!! Where did you get your white pens? ❤️❤️

  • @matmberi7000
    @matmberi7000 3 роки тому +5

    Yoooo I'm doing o level this year and this made me feel like I'm bad at art😂😂

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  3 роки тому +3

      Aww no! I've felt like this many times, but there are so many different forms of artistic expression, so try not to compare yourself and focus on what you enjoy!

  • @ellenr5037
    @ellenr5037 4 роки тому +42

    why does everyone start the year with matchboxes lmao

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +8

      Hahaha not sure😂 maybe to really push our creativity!

    • @ishuika
      @ishuika 4 роки тому +3

      Because we just have to?😂

  • @theanimerealm2768
    @theanimerealm2768 3 роки тому +3

    Hello i am currently doing my a level art . I need help for the personal investigation can anyone tell me where we are supposed to put bibliography because i have no clue and i need to submit my project next week ( and I'm doing CIE art; my project is on stained glass)

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  3 роки тому +2

      Good luck with it! Bibliographies usually come at the end of any document you are submitting (i.e. after your essay/research paper). Make sure to look up how to cite your sources properly! Standard APA practice is written as: author's last name, date of publication, title of source (Book/journal name), publisher's name.

    • @theanimerealm2768
      @theanimerealm2768 3 роки тому +1

      @@shethemuse Thank you very much❤it's so helpful🌻

  • @hollyrose4025
    @hollyrose4025 4 роки тому +4

    How did you achieve the skin texture with the charcoal??

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +2

      I think I actually achieved that mostly using the chalk to put in subtle textural highlights! I rubbed the chalk very lightly over the paper and it enhanced the paper's natural grain which gave the effect of skin texture

    • @hollyrose4025
      @hollyrose4025 4 роки тому +2

      Maryam W ah okay, thank you so much I will keep that in mind😊

  • @SS-ld3ip
    @SS-ld3ip 4 роки тому +6

    What charcoal pencils did u use? Also how did u get the values so dark? The charcoal pieces are amazing!

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I used the Boldmere charcoal pencils for the darkest areas (and pressed really hard haha) and then soft willow charcoal sticks for the lighter parts/ blending etc. The contrast between these materials makes the darker parts look more intense in comparison to the softer medium values. Hope that helps! Xx

    • @SS-ld3ip
      @SS-ld3ip 4 роки тому +1

      Maryam W thank you so much! xx

    • @SS-ld3ip
      @SS-ld3ip 4 роки тому +1

      Also did u use a paint brush to blend the charcoal? Sometimes I struggle with getting even, non-patchy layers.

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому

      Actually I just used a tissue! 😂😄 but I'm sure a brush could work - try it out on some test paper first

    • @SS-ld3ip
      @SS-ld3ip 4 роки тому

      @@shethemuse Thank you. Hopefully, I'll be able to do A-Level art this year so I'm very grateful for your tips.

  • @johannalee9980
    @johannalee9980 4 роки тому +2

    Why are you so amazing whyyyy 😍

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому

      Pinecone! Ahaha glad u enjoyed💕

  • @akeel9282
    @akeel9282 3 роки тому +3

    did this book take the whole of year 12?

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  3 роки тому +3

      I'd say about 2/3 since I started the second project around Easter time

  • @freyagallagher5399
    @freyagallagher5399 4 роки тому +4

    Was exam board were you on ?x amazing art btw x

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! It was Edexcel

  • @yvettechristopher-everett4388
    @yvettechristopher-everett4388 Місяць тому

    how did you make youe final piece ? are they real mirrors stuck onto card ?

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  Місяць тому

      Yes! They are a mix of mirrors and drawings stuck on the 3D model made with polyboard.

    • @yvettechristopher-everett4388
      @yvettechristopher-everett4388 Місяць тому

      Wow truly amazing. You will go on to do. With great things with your unique, creative flair

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  Місяць тому

      Thank you! That’s very encouraging 😊

  • @Mixcky_Shadow
    @Mixcky_Shadow 2 роки тому +1

    How is AS level art different from A level art?

  • @asahinarei9164
    @asahinarei9164 2 роки тому

    Hi! Do you refer any artist in chiaroscuro works?

  • @elio_fay
    @elio_fay 4 роки тому +2

    What were your a-level options?

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +1

      Art, Music, and English Lit x

    • @elio_fay
      @elio_fay 4 роки тому +1

      Maryam W Do you think I could get accepted into art uni with art, history, psychology? I’m not sure if the two other options are important or not.

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +2

      Definitely! I think your portfolio will be most important when applying for an art degree xx not sure what year you're in, but if you're in Yr 12 it's good to think about building up a portfolio of your best work which you can present in interviews etc Xx wishing you all the best!

    • @elio_fay
      @elio_fay 4 роки тому +1

      Maryam W Okay thank you!!! I was stressing so much because I have an interview to finalise my a-level selection next week. Thanks for the help! 😺

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +1

      No worries!

  • @reuben8912
    @reuben8912 4 роки тому +2

    Did you use grid method?

    • @shethemuse
      @shethemuse  4 роки тому +2

      I drew freehand, but the grid method is great! However, I would advise wearing some rubber/ plastic gloves whilst you draw out the grid because any grease from your hands would cause the charcoal to cling to it and become quite uneven! So perhaps cover your page with a base layer of charcoal first before drawing the grid to mitigate patchiness

    • @reuben8912
      @reuben8912 4 роки тому +1

      Maryam W cool! Thank you for quick reply!