Question
Now that you've explored a little of Botero's life, you're going to create your own boterismo style drawings on a piece of paper!
On the front:
Choose a person, object, or scene that represents seriousness or importance to you.
• Apply Botero’s exaggerated, rounded style in your drawing.
• Use bold, bright colors to emphasize your subject.
• Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) explaining:
• What you chose to draw and why.
• How you tried to mimic Botero’s style.
• What makes your subject “serious” in your life.
On the back:
Recreate (to the best of your abilities) a non Botero, school appropriate, piece of art. (Just like his Mona Lisa)
Then tell me what art you parodied and why you chose it
On the front:
Choose a person, object, or scene that represents seriousness or importance to you.
• Apply Botero’s exaggerated, rounded style in your drawing.
• Use bold, bright colors to emphasize your subject.
• Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) explaining:
• What you chose to draw and why.
• How you tried to mimic Botero’s style.
• What makes your subject “serious” in your life.
On the back:
Recreate (to the best of your abilities) a non Botero, school appropriate, piece of art. (Just like his Mona Lisa)
Then tell me what art you parodied and why you chose it
Answers
GPT-4o mini
**Front:**
For my drawing, I chose to represent a wise old owl perched on a branch. I feel that owls symbolize wisdom and knowledge, which are very serious concepts in my life. To mimic Botero's style, I made the owl’s body significantly rounder and larger than a typical owl, and I highlighted its big, expressive eyes and oversized wings. I used bold yellows and deep browns to emphasize its majesty and importance, ensuring that the colors popped against the crisp blue background. This owl is serious to me because it represents the pursuit of knowledge and the importance of making wise decisions.
**Back:**
For my parody piece, I recreated Van Gogh's "Starry Night." I chose this artwork because it is a well-known masterpiece with a swirling, dream-like quality that I find captivating. In my version, I simplified the colors and shapes, focusing on creating a rounded version of the stars and moon that reflects Botero's exaggerated style. By combining elements of both artists, I wanted to explore how the essence of beauty can change through different artistic lenses, while still respecting Van Gogh's original vision.
For my drawing, I chose to represent a wise old owl perched on a branch. I feel that owls symbolize wisdom and knowledge, which are very serious concepts in my life. To mimic Botero's style, I made the owl’s body significantly rounder and larger than a typical owl, and I highlighted its big, expressive eyes and oversized wings. I used bold yellows and deep browns to emphasize its majesty and importance, ensuring that the colors popped against the crisp blue background. This owl is serious to me because it represents the pursuit of knowledge and the importance of making wise decisions.
**Back:**
For my parody piece, I recreated Van Gogh's "Starry Night." I chose this artwork because it is a well-known masterpiece with a swirling, dream-like quality that I find captivating. In my version, I simplified the colors and shapes, focusing on creating a rounded version of the stars and moon that reflects Botero's exaggerated style. By combining elements of both artists, I wanted to explore how the essence of beauty can change through different artistic lenses, while still respecting Van Gogh's original vision.