cameron luft wsu work samples

Cameron Luft

Work Samples

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Archetype2012Acrylic and Resin over Fabric and Recyclables19" x 16" x 12”


Charlie Blue2012Resin and Acrylic on Birch Panel24" x 40"


Reseda2014Acrylic and Resin over Fabric and Recyclables21” x 19” x 10”


Catalan2012Resin and Acrylic on Birch Panel40" x 40"


Hanger2014Enamel and Resin over Fabric and Recyclables18” x 18” x 10”


Amoeba2012Resin and Acrylic on Birch Panel8" x 8"


Chunk2012Resin, enamel, fabric and assemblage on panel17" x 17" x 10”


Charlie2012Resin and Acrylic on Birch Panel8" x 8"


Limon2014Acrylic and Resin over Fabric and Recyclables11" x 15" x 7"


Star2012Resin and Acrylic on Birch Panel8" x 8"


Hanger 22014Acrylic and Resin over Fabric and Recyclables15” x 17” x 11”


Eva2012Rubber and Wood Stretcher28" x 28"


Wendell's Castle2013Resin, Pearlescent, Acrylic, Fabric and Recyclables on Panel16” x 16” x 11”


Pillow2012Acrylic and Resin on Fabric over Spray Foam21” x 21” x 7”


Lucille2012Acrylic and Resin over Fabric and Recyclables18" x 18" x 12"


Rojo2013Acrylic, Pearlescent and Resin on Panel10" x 10"


Mullmann2012Resin, enamel, fabric and assemblage on panel22" x 20" x 12”


Grun2013Pearlescent, Acrylic, Resin, and Recyclables on Panel20" x 20" x 14”


Sky2014Acrylic, Resin, and Pearlescent over Fabric and Recyclables17" x 23" x 9"


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Student

Work Samples


Jenn - SophomoreDrawing 1, Summer 2013Graphite on Paper

Assignment Objective: To continue our study of observation of texture by placing 2 object side-by-side on a mirror.


Jennifer - SophomoreDrawing 1, Summer 2013White Charcoal on Black Paper

Assignment Objective: To become aware of the space surrounding objects. To create strong figure/ground relationships. To experiment with and introduce new media: white charcoal and black paper.


Michael - FreshmanDrawing 1, Summer 2013Graphite on Paper

Assignment Objective: To utilize a grid to reproduce a master work of art. To continue the exploration of scale and proportion.



Assignment Objective: To combine our previous studies of texture, value, and observation into one cohesive whole drawing.



Assignment Objective: To introduce 2-point perspective and to create a fantasy scene based on 2-point perspective.


Sarah - Sophomore2-D Design, Spring 2013Colored Pencil on Paper

Assignment Objective: To appreciate color’s basic ability to achieve an emotional response in a viewer. To introduce cultural and symbolic significances of color.


Sarah - Sophomore2-D Design, Spring 2013Colored Pencil, Marker and Resin on Panel

Assignment Objective: Using a wood panel the student was asked to create an interesting pattern that had personal significance to them. Their patterns were imbued with meaning. We poured resin on the finished composition. The student was asked to write a statement about their finished work.


Adelaide - Freshman2-D Design, Fall 2012Marker on Paper

Assignment Objective: The student’s challenge was to plan and execute a mandala, based on a radial composition, derived from their own vocabulary of symbols.


Kurtis - Sophomore2-D Design, Spring 2013Jelly Beans on Hand-Built Panel

Assignment Objective: To gain confidence with working in larger scale while exploring their own personal themes. Another objective was to engage in contemporary art making by using new or under-used materials. This student’s composition was made out of jelly-beans and was 24” x 24”.


Mary - Sophomore2-D Design, Fall 2012Ink and Stain on Found Cabinet Door

Assignment Objective: Explore and experiment with the potential of the mark and line as forms of powerful expression.


Lauren - Freshman2-D Design, Fall 2012Scratchboard

Assignment Objective: To explore various methods for creating strong figure/ground relationships on a two-dimensional surface.

A second objective was to create visual images and symbols that could be used to protest or persuade.


Lauren - Freshman2-D Design, Fall 2012Marker on Paper



Mary - Sophomore2-D Design, Fall 2012Collage on Panel

Assignment Objective: To understand and apply depth cues as they apply to the creation of spatial illusions in 2-dimensional art. The students were also asked to explore the traditional and contemporary use of the diptych in art.


Mary - Sophomore2-D Design, Fall 2012Acrylic Paint on Stretched Cotton Sheet



Gabriel - JuniorColor Theory, Fall 2011Acrylic Paint on Butter-board

Assignment Objective: Using acrylic paint, the student was asked to simulate the appearance of transparency in a simple geometric design.


Heather - JuniorColor Theory, Fall 2011Mixed Media and Found Objects on Canvas

Assignment Objective: To become aware of and utilize the local color of found objects to create a low-relief wall work that clearly depicts a chosen theme. This student’s theme was hunger.


Mary - Sophomore3-D Design, Spring 2012Mixed Media, Found Objects and Charcoal on Canvas and Paper

Assignment Objective: This is the first assignment give to my 3-D students. The assignment is titled, “From 2-D to 3-D.” It helps the student transition from 2-Dimensional to 3-Dimensional space. From the assignment, “I would like you to create a self-portrait that hangs on the wall using found objects and materials. The objects may be found on the street, found in nature, found in the store, or objects from home. You may use paint, spray paint, or other media to add color to your work.”


Valerie - Non-degree Undergraduate3-D Design, Summer 2012Plaster Cast

Assignment Objective: To introduce relief sculpture and to continue the discussion on the differences between 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional space.


Trisha - Junior3-D Design, Summer 2012Plaster Casts, Found Object, Chicken Wire, Wood, Spring and Resin

Assignment Objective: This was a two part assignment. The first part was to create a plaster cast of a personal object from home. The second part was to create a “device” for displaying their cast objects.


Daniel - Junior3-D Design, Spring 2012Framed photograph hung from a brick wall on Arizona State University’s Tempe campus. The student used PVC pipe as a non-destructive method for displaying the work.

Assignment Objective: To understand and experiment with concepts of scale and context as applied to three-dimensional form. The students also learned about the natural world and explored ways through which to artistically engage their environment outside the classroom.


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