Tag Brush

ARTIST STATEMENT

I had to draw something by using the tag brush I created with my personal logo. I instantly knew that I had to create something related to myself, and what better thing to draw than my country's flag. Guatemala is beautiful, and I could not have been born in a better place. The drawing showcases the sky blue on each side of the flag, with the white in the middle. The middle symbolizes the peace of the land, and the blues symbolize Guatemala's two oceans (Pacific and Atlantic). 

My favorite part of the assignment was drawing the crest, which consists of small details representing my country's freedom and independence. In the middle is the Act of Independence, signed in 1821, surrounded by important elements. The Quetzal is the national bird that symbolizes liberty, the rifles and swords symbolize the willingness to defend our honor, and the laurel leaves symbolize victory. Overrall this drawing symbolizes the love I have for my country. 

The hardest part was choosing the right colors and remembering to create a layer for each part, as it was hard to delete any stroke I did not like. It was an entertaining assignment and I look forward to use my tag brush in future projects.