Value project

I created this artwork by placing my 5 objects on a piece of paper positioned in front of a lamp which provided light to make shadows. I drew each object in perspective of how I saw it from my seat. After drawing the shape, I used the scumbling technique to shade it. For this project, I used paper, pencils, a tube of chapstick, an EOS chapstick, a pearl earring, a push pin, and a pad of sticky notes. Grouping is incorporated in this because of how the objects are layed out  on the page. In this lesson, I learned that in order to shade darkly, you actually have to press pretty hard on your pencil. I also learned that you have to keep looking up to get all the details in. 

Negative space Still life Project

I created this artwork by using my view finder to not only find something to draw, but to also block out what wasn't needed. While I was drawing the negative space, I made sure to look up as much as I was looking down. After I drew the negative space, I outlined it with sharpie and created my pattern to go inside of it. For this project, I used the still life, a pencil, a sharpie, an eraser, markers, and colored pencils. This piece of artwork uses a half drop pattern in the negative. It is also alternating between colors and shapes. By repeating the rectangles and the colors, I used repitition. In this lesson, I learned that in order to make your drawing accurate, it is best to keep your eyes on what you are drawing as much as possible.

Contour shoe drawing

I created this artwork by putting a shoe on the table and drawing it in perpective. I drew one part at a time so I wouldn't get confused on which strap goes where. I measured the length and width of the shoe by using my pencil and eyeing it. I used a pencil, an eraser, my Chaco, and a lot of perserverance. I think my drawing definetely has contrast because of the smooth sides and the straight edges of the straps. It is also emphasized because it is isolated. In this lesson, I learned that even if I am frustrated, I have to keep going in order to learn how to fix what I am doing wrong. 

6 principles composition- Movement anf Rhythm

I created this piece of artwork by printing out a stencil-like image and tracing it. I then used that stencil to get the upper bodies of the other 3 dancers. After that, I drew the rest of the dancers and colored everything in with colored pencils and crayons. I pressed down hard when using the crayons so it would look smooth, whereas when I used the colored pencils, I just lightly shaded. This piece of art has actual movement since the image changes over time. It also has recorded action, a moment in time. In each of the four frames, it is an image of the dancer in midair. I believe this work also has compositional movement and regular rhythm in it because it is very easy to predict what will happen next and as you do, your eyes flow across the page. In this lesson, I learned that patterns can be simple, but also very complex. I also learned that by adding variety, you are also adding interest.