The following post is the result of homework given during a zoom-hosted OCA workshop on reflective writing techniques. This is taking place over two consecutive Saturdays in July. In the intervening week students lucky enough to be included were tasked to come up with a short blog post (250 words – exceeded here) presumably forContinue reading “Reflective writing workshop”
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Experiment No 1 Assignment 5: Personal Project
I began thinking about this project at the beginning of Part 4 of the Drawing 1: Drawing Skills Module. Initially I thought about creating a cubist style drawing of multiple views of women in superimposed yoga “warrior poses”. But I decided this may be biting off more than I could chew right now. Cubism isContinue reading “Experiment No 1 Assignment 5: Personal Project”
Part 5: Personal Project Prep
As part of my Personal Project for Part 5, I have set out to devise a path or process to produce a print/ mixed media drawing of my face/head. For the benefit of testing out an idea for this, I have produced the following design. Its not the prettiest image. But for the sake ofContinue reading “Part 5: Personal Project Prep”
Research Point: The Face
Due to Covid-19 and the impracticable social distancing rules, I have to wear a face mask to work at the moment. It’s interesting how much you can gauge from someone’s expression just through their eyes. But there is no doubt that much of the meaning is lost with half the face concealed. These are theContinue reading “Research Point: The Face”
Research Point: Self Portraits
In a way, all Art is a form of self portraiture, as it is difficult to separate the Art from the Artist. We leave traces of ourselves wherever we go. Similarly to those who choose to reproduce themselves biologically, in executing a self portrait, we artists are often driven to seek out a form ofContinue reading “Research Point: Self Portraits”
Assignment 5 prep
I started today by looking at two self portrait sketches: Deciding the first image was the stronger for what I had in mind, I flipped it on my phone and printed it off A4 size. I went over what was a weak print with black biro. I then laid out 8 x A4 sheets ofContinue reading “Assignment 5 prep”
Update: Progress Report: Summary of Work to Date
I thought I’d give myself a tool for “at a glance” reference purposes. I used an HP Sprocket to print off 2″x3″ pix. It’s a not absolutely necessary and quite expensive gadget, but useful all the same. This arrangement on a folded A1 sheet of paper reminds me how far I have come since beginningContinue reading “Update: Progress Report: Summary of Work to Date”
Progress Report: Crisis of confidence
For the past couple of days I’ve been feeling unwell. Consequently I have produced little in the way of process or outcome. The above Tree of Life is intended as a gift for my sister. Her birthday is at the end of the month. A week beforehand, on the 22nd May, Assignment 4 is dueContinue reading “Progress Report: Crisis of confidence”
Life Drawing
The portrait above is a 45 minute pose. The one below was 30 minutes. I used A1 cartridge paper and a selection of coloured pencils. I was trying to use complementary colours on both. The problem with the online life drawing sessions is that the tonal contrast is not as evident as in true lifeContinue reading “Life Drawing”
Part 4: More thoughts on Assignment 5
I get cross with myself because I know I can do better. Producing below par stuff leaves me feeling dejected. The following was done with experimental use of Staedler highlighter pens. What I like about them is they do not leave overlapping lines where one line crosses another, but combining colours is possible as theyContinue reading “Part 4: More thoughts on Assignment 5”
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