Having watched the research videos I feel excited about the prospect of starting my own project and seeing how it turns out. I expect it will look nothing like I initially imagine and grow to become something other. I have taken on board that the finished pieces can have structural, almost architectural, essences. This was …
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Topic 4: Translation and Transformation
Exercise 3.11 – The grid method I had a lot of satisfaction completing this exercise, the method was enjoyable and it was interesting to see my own drawings appear identically, only larger or smaller. It felt like a technical exercise rather than artistic, but the precision was important and it took more concentration than I …
Topic 3: Composition and Consideration
Along with my research on the topic [found here] these are the three exercise for this topic on composition. Exercise 3.8: Thumbnail drawings. An exercise for learning how to test out compositional ideas, to enable considered decision making for larger projects. It was something I have done in the past but I had fun putting …
Compositional Theories Research
The goal of this research was to learn about well known theories of composition and write down their main principles, alongside some example images of artwork utilizing several theories. This is what I could find out about several of the theories and how one might intersect with another. Rule of odds: This is the theory …
Topics 1 and 2
I’ve paired together both topics for this learning log as both were fairly short. Topic 1: Edges and Plains This topic reminded me of the alternate and emotional lines of Part 1 only with four very specific ways of interpreting the objects with my tools (pencil, in this case). Reducing down the options is restrictive …
Part 2 – Overall Impressions
My overview of the entirety of Part 2 of the course, the pieces I had the strongest reactions to and my feelings on the drawing approaches covered so far. Let’s start with the 2 pieces I have a less good reaction to: What frustrates me about them is I had the right ideas, and a …
Part Two, Topic Two: Tactile Surface
Because of problems with my nerves, I have very little sensation in my fingertips which made these exercises an interesting challenge. I did what I could with what I could tell, and picked objects which either moved so I could notice how they moved, and did a lot with my fingernail — feeling the bumps …
Part Two Topic One – Surface and Texture
Exercise 2.1 – Surface Highlights From my first attempt with the charcoal to my second I:Realised I needed to apply the charcoal to the paper differently so it would rub out more easily, I applied crushed charcoal for the second piece and wiped it over the paper rather than colouring the entire sheet with a …
Research point 1
In this first research exercise I looked at the artworks of Laura Slater, Eva Bellanger, Roanna Wells, Thomas Trum, Julie Mehretu, and Anastasia Faiella. I don’t know if my tutor will read through all of this (hello, Tutor, if you do!), but it seems a good point to take stock of what I have discovered …
Part 1: Overall impressions
A little look at my favourite pieces, and my thoughts on part 1 as a whole. Compared to the rest of the pieces I’ve produced this one feels weaker, the placement I chose on the page doesn’t help. I chose an object to draw that I thought might be easier, which may have been a …
Line and Image Refined Drawings
My set of refined drawings for the end of part 1, showing the techniques I chose to use.
Topic 3: Personal Exploration
The body of work challenged my drawing habits and I can see that in the variety of drawings and outcomes – some look tentative, others strong. Some taught me new ways to hold a tool; others new ways to put pen to paper – but all are still creative and confident, and I can recognize …
Rebekah's OCA Learning Log 