[TAGS] My new tactile painting

[Aishwarya Pillai]

Ann, an exhibition with HP theme sounds amazing!  something to think
about.  Not sure if I can do the Thestrals though!

Aishwarya.


On 1/1/20, Ann Cunningham via TAGS <tags at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Aishwarya,
> I am so happy to see the Whomping Willow in all its threatening glory!
> What about Thestrals too? Would be so fun to be able to access images of the
> entire world of HP. What an exhibition that would make!
> Happy  New Year!
> Ann
>
> 303-887-1713
>
>> On Dec 31, 2019, at 9:33 PM, Aishwarya Pillai via TAGS <tags at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Thank you all for your feedback. :)
>> @ Donald and Peter, I use aluminum foil to shape the tactile elements,
>> then layer it with paper and finally color it.
>> From my experience, I realized that merging both the visual and
>> tactile mediums has more impact than presenting them individually.
>>
>> Happy 2020 to all of you!
>>
>> Aishwarya.
>>
>>
>>> On 12/31/19, Peter Slatin via TAGS <tags at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Marlene, I agree wholeheartedly – and Happy 2020 to all! Ashuera, I would
>>> also like to know what materials you used. Here’s my question to all: If
>>> the
>>> visual representation shows a magical event that is  sinister, exciting
>>> and
>>> suspenseful, how can  we employ materials that offer a parallel
>>> experience
>>> through touch. In other words, knowing the tactile layout of the image
>>> and
>>> understanding its physical elements gives us one experience, but I
>>> believe
>>> there is an equally meaningful experience to be hadthrough the
>>> arrangement
>>> of tactile materials that do not consider visiual experience as the prime
>>> mover.
>>>
>>> Something exciting to consider for the New Year!
>>>
>>> All thoughts welcome and thanks for everything everybody does in this
>>> wonderful space!
>>>
>>> Peter
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> From: TAGS <tags-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Marlene McAllister via
>>> TAGS
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: Tactile Art and Tactile Graphics Specialist list <tags at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Marlene McAllister <marlene-mcallister at att.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [TAGS] My new tactile painting
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thank you Ashwarya!
>>>
>>> For me, I love the combination of visual and non-visual presentations.
>>> My
>>> experience at CCB and with Ann Cunningham taught me the two worlds are
>>> more
>>> powerful and interesting together.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Marlene McAllister
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Dec 31, 2019, at 5:15 AM, Donald Winiecki via TAGS <tags at nfbnet.org
>>> <mailto:tags at nfbnet.org> > wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>>
>>> Aishwarya,
>>>
>>>
>>> Marvelous rendition! You have indeed captured the elements you describe.
>>> I
>>> can vividly imagine interrogating the painting with my hands, and
>>> learning
>>> how Sirius Black (as a dog) is investigating and then entering the hole
>>> in
>>> the twisted tree trunks as Harry Potter orbits the night sky above!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I am curious what materials you have used?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _don
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Dec 31, 2019 at 3:43 AM Aishwarya Pillai via TAGS
>>> <tags at nfbnet.org
>>> <mailto:tags at nfbnet.org> > wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I just finished a tactile painting called "The Whomping Willow". I bet
>>> all the Harry Potter fans would know what I am talking about. the idea
>>> to create it came to my mind when I was watching the movie and was
>>> wondering how persons with vision loss would know what exactly is on
>>> screen.
>>> I've attached the image of the painting to this mail and below is its
>>> description;
>>> its a portrait style painting with the Whomping willow (two monster
>>> trees twisted together)  occupying most of the canvas. The colors I
>>> used for it are shades of brown and black.  It also has few orange
>>> leaves indicating that its autumn.  towards the lower portion, there
>>> are rocks and grass on which the character of Sirius Black in the form
>>> of a dog is entering the hole at the bottom of the tree. the
>>> background is shades of blue.  there's a star on the top left and
>>> Harry potter seems to be flying in the sky on his broom stick on the
>>> top right.  He is wearing a red t-shirt, blue jeans and a cloak.
>>> This was the toughest of all the tactile paintings I did as I had to
>>> recreate what I had seen years ago when I had my eye sight.  I hope it
>>> has come out well.
>>>
>>> With regards,
>>> Aishwarya.
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