After some changes I'm glad it pulled together. It was installed correctly and I hope it makes an impact to viewers.

Now my first panel is complete while I'm excited to begin the second. I plan on carrying some purple maybe a bit of red into the next one for a good transition. I plan to introduce another color and different tones of it, but I know not to do anything too harsh with bolder colors because it might be too much.

Over the past few weeks I have been having a hard time with my idea. I wanted to do a mural based off nature and painting the roots of what happens underneath the ground instead of what we normally see above. I did a small painting to demonstrate this and I was completely dissatisfied. So I changed my idea to show both the roots of something and also flowers and dandelions which is something I have always wanted to paint. But the more I thought about that it was getting farther away from how I normally work. There is this painting that I did about two years ago and I was very excited by the turnout of the piece; I used a pallet knife and acrylics to complete the painting and it didn't take long but there was something about working that way I really enjoyed. After showing Ruane what I did she encouraged me to work in that format since I was comfortable and also enjoying my work. Finally I came to the conclusion to work completely abstract using the colors I'm interested in and not feeling shy or like its not enough to totally let go and just work. I'm now finally happy with my work ethic.

To whom ever it may concern:

I would like to create a mural that will be placed on top of the cement slab above the glass window case in the atrium of the gallery space in Holman Hall. I would like to use masonite panels that can be put on top of the cement rather than directly painting on top of it, making these panels easy to take down if they are no longer desired. I plan to use three panels each 4ft by 8ft rather than the full length of the slab which is 33 ½ ft. I feel this location is important to my work because I want to design something that the community can enjoy rather than just art students. This area is accessible to all students and not just the art environment on the second, third, and forth floors of the building.

I would like to create a nature like scene that applies to the area outside of the atrium that can be reflected into my own work. I would like to take a bit of what is happening outside and bring it indoors using my own interpretations in colors, textures, and scale. Most of my work is done in the moment without using sketches making the painting itself a finished product as well as place where my ideas began. I plan on purchasing the panels this weekend and starting the painting process over spring break which I feel gives me enough time till its due on May 7^th . I am very excited to begin this piece and I hope everything goes as planned.

Sincerely,

Kim Pugner

In doing some research on artists I came across these two:
www.markallen.com
www.fernandostrauss.com

Im interested in looking for artists from different countries. This is a start.

To whom ever it may concern:

For our Murals II class I would like to create a mural that can be placed in Holman Hall across from the paintings that are on display in the atrium. There is a concrete slab that stretches across above where the railing is located on the second floor. There is no work being occupied there at this time and I have considered using this space for my work. I do not plan on drilling anything into the concrete itself; I would like to make a portable mural that can hang on top of this area so it can be removed if requested. Also since there will be a new Holman Hall built after I graduate I would consider donating the piece to the new building.

This area I feel is important for my work because it not only applies to art students but others who have classes in Holman can enjoy the work as well. I feel it will be a work that can brighten the area and bring more to the community. I think it will have a nice presence for people entering the building and allow them to take a closer look. I plan on creating a self expressive piece that others could relate to as well. If there are any questions or concerns you can contact me at pugner3@tcnj.edu and I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Kim Pugner