Tag Archives: D1 Part 5

Assignment 5 – Option 2

Posted on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 by SteveCussons

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

Posted on Sunday, 19 May 2013 by SteveCussons

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

Posted on Friday, 10 May 2013 by SteveCussons

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 →

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Exercise – Tonal Study

Posted on Monday, 29 April 2013 by SteveCussons

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

Posted on Monday, 29 April 2013 by SteveCussons

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 →

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Different Angles and Line Drawings

Posted on Sunday, 28 April 2013 by SteveCussons

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 →

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Assignment 5 – Drawing and Selecting

Posted on Friday, 26 April 2013 by SteveCussons

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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