TUES. 12/13 Combined Viewpoints Part 2

Magalli Larque

Students began work on the second part of the final project; transferring the sketched images onto drawing paper. Typically, these drawings exhibit strong motif and rhythmical qualities and Magalli's drawing above is no exception. Note the fluid ribbon-like form that weaves in and around the other forms leading the "eye" through the composition.  Furthermore, many elements are repeated across the image to aid in the "Directional" principles.

12/8 Combined Viewpoints

Students continued working on combined viewpoints project.  As a reminder here are the directions.
After completing the line drawings on tracing paper, arrange and collage the drawings into an interesting and dynamic form or composition.  You are not required to use all the sketches.  Furthermore, you may tear and cut them into new pieces as well. The final image may be 1.) a compression of space as in Cubist works or 2.) a Surrealist inspired work where the object metamorphoses into something fantastic.  Referring to the collaged sketches, draw your sketch onto 18 x 24 in. drawing paper.  You may add or subtract lines and shapes as needed. All concepts discussed in class should be addressed for an above average grade.

A. Composition: foreground and background
B. Line Quality: thick/ thin, swelled lines
C. Value: light and volume as well as establishing mood.
D. Texture: variations on object and surroundings
E. Color (optional): color scheme

The drawings below are examples of two variations on this project.  The top drawing exhibiting a dense, claustrophobic rendering of the entangled objects whereas the bottom drawing illustrates the process of metamorphosis.

5/12 & 5/13 Works in Progress (Final Projects)

Ariel Lockshaw

Carol Venolia

Chris Doty

 Xoe Huffman

Combined Viewpoints - part 3

Last night students began arranging their tracing paper sketches and drawing the larger image.    Here is another example of the project from a previous semester. Take note of the dynamics of the composition by using repetition, implied diagonals and cropping to enclose the negative space.  The rendering of the metallic surface adds a strong textural/ material quality.

Drawings must be finished and ready to critique for Tuesday's class.

Combined Viewpoints - part 2

Thursday night we will continue to the second part of our final project.  Students will arrange their tracing paper sketches to compose a new form.  Think in terms of the object making a metamorphosis.  The sketches will overlap (hence the tracing paper), but up against, get torn and rearranged, drawn on and erased.  Once a pleasing form has been established, students will draw the "combined viewpoints" form onto 18 x 24 in. paper.  The goal is not to copy the sketches but to use them as a starting point.  Here are two finished drawings by past students. The drawing at the top started as a vintage hair dryer.  The other drawing was a vintage meat grinder.