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 …
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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 …
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 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 …
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.
Rebekah's OCA Learning Log 