Visual Arts

Artist: Yiqiao Wang

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Abstract

Using both traditional and digital art with vivid lines, the artist plays with lines to create multilayered hands that follow the motions of American Sign Language.

Keywords: Deaf Art, Digital Art, ASL

How to Cite: Wang, Y. (2014) “Artist: Yiqiao Wang”, Deaf Studies Digital Journal. 4(0). doi: https://doi.org/10.3998/15499139.0004.239

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Artwork #1
Artwork #1

“Lady and Flower”

Medium unkown

The VL2 needed a new app that involves ASL storytelling therefore I developed this process that has two illustrative formats: traditional drawing and digital art. The colors and lines are vivid and expressive. My goal is to have the sign of the hand-shape appear unique and aesthetic. This process involves drawing a movement of the hand-shape in my sketchbook then scan it into digital format. I enjoy playing around with various hand motions. The types of pencils that I use must be extremely soft and sharp as well using the cursor mouse. I was born deaf and always thought my drawing styles reflect who I am.