Author: Emily

Week 4 : Composition

| Emily

This week involved a series of small contour drawings of another still life. I was stressed about how many little drawings we were required to make, but once I started working, everything flowed smoothly. Drawing the same still life but from different view points really forces you to study the entirety of each object. You have to look at the shapes and how the lines connect with each other, to truly capture the idea of this assignment. The view finder we used (pictured below) helped with this. Not only did I find it easier to draw each square after finishing the previous one, but I also find pleasure in the final product and how each sketch shows a piece of the dimension in the still life.

Week 3 : Objective and Subjective Line

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This week challenged me to go out of my comfort zone. I was instructed to use an ebony pencil to complete an objective line drawing of a still life, which is not easy, since it has such a dark value! I also completed a subjective line drawing of the same still life, showing more dimension to the objects. Not only can you see a difference between the lines in each drawings, but also how the objects shifted slightly due to the fact that I took a break in between drawings (and may have accidentally hit the objects with my huge drawing board). After completing this assignment, I have become more comfortable with these techniques, and I think it even shows when comparing the two from today.  

Week 2 : Still Life Self Portrait

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Describing yourself may not be the easiest thing, let alone with objects. As I started to look around my house for things that represent me, I was surprised by how difficult this, seemingly-simple task, actually was. My second challenge was something I did on my own. I added a piece to this post, being a mix between a line contour/gesture drawing. I feel as if I have established my art style to be anything but abstract, which is why I was weary about this 5 minute creation of mine. Turns out, I love the rushed simplicity, overlapping lines, and contoured look of it.

 

Welcome!

| Emily

Hi! Welcome to where I will be sharing my experience in the class, Art 2100. In the next few weeks, my artwork will be posted on this blog, documenting my progress and growth as an artist!