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Thoughts on the Drawing 1 Course
My objective in undertaking this course was to achieve a sound grounding in basic drawing skills. I chose Distance Learning because I work irregular hours, part time. I have no previous art qualifications. Distance learning has it’s drawbacks, of course, … Continue reading
Assignment 5 – Option 2
I have set myself the following objectives for this final assignment: be ambitious work with colour and texture develop from the techniques used in Looking Closer and Torn Collage produce a piece with a rich, interesting surface use the technique … Continue reading
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Looking Closer, Torn Paper Collage
For this exercise, I looked back at one of my ‘Draw and Select’ tonal drawings in charcoal of a large flint with many facets. I used four strips of paper to isolate areas for consideration. I think several of these … Continue reading
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Exercise Introducing Colour
Initial thoughts: I am really relishing the prospect of working in colour even though my subjects are quite monotone. I will need to seek out subtle nuances or invent colour based on tone. I want to explore different media. I … Continue reading
Posted in Drawing 1, Exercise Introducing Colour, Part 5
Tagged D1, D1 Part 5, Drawing, Drawing 1, Life Drawing, OCA, oil pastel
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Exercise – Tonal Study
I have been trying to explore the different characteristics of my stones in a variety of tonal studies. In this first study, I wanted to describe the roughness of the stone. I used soft charcoal to capture the overall tones … Continue reading
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Research Point – Working with Line
I haven’t been able to find much internet accessible line drawing by either Mackintosh or Hockey, but I have been looking with interest at line drawings encountered during general reading etc. This week, I came across this drawing in a … Continue reading
Posted in Drawing 1, Part 5, Research point
Tagged D1 Part 5, Drawing, Kokoschka, line drawing, OCA
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Different Angles and Line Drawings
The exercise ‘Drawing from Different Angles’ suggests that you place your object on a related surface. The stones I had selected were found in ploughed fields or on beaches whilst out walking (I often put stones in my rucksack). I considered creating … Continue reading
Posted in Drawing 1, Exercise Different Angles, Exercise Line Drawing, Part 5
Tagged D1, D1 Part 5, Drawing, Drawing 1, line drawing, nature, observation, OCA
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Assignment 5 – Drawing and Selecting
I am very excited about this assignment with its emphasis on experimentation. I have carefully reviewed all the previous work and feel that either ‘Mark Making and Tone’ or ‘Observation of Nature’ would be really enjoyable and play to my … Continue reading
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Tagged D1, D1 Part 5, Drawing, Drawing 1, Henry Moore, nature, observation, OCA
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Assignment 4 – Reclining Figure in Tone
My tutor has suggested that I redo my reclining figure and I am pleased to be offered the opportunity. Having committed myself to doing a reclining figure in life class, and the pose having been specially set up for me, … Continue reading
Posted in Assignment 4, Drawing 1, Part 4 Drawing Figures
Tagged Assignment 4, D1, D1 Part 4, Drawing, figure drawing, OCA
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Preparing for Part 5, Analysis of Exercises
A quick and dirty analysis of all previous exercises: Exercise Good points Problems Enjoyment* Part 1 Holding Pens and pencils charcoal, loose approach pencil, tension * Doodling lovely marks, mixed media not representational ***** Mark making techniques variety of mark … Continue reading
Posted in Drawing 1, Part 5, Review of Previous Work
Tagged D1, Drawing 1, Life Drawing, OCA
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