Review of Part 1 Methods

After exploring ideas through thumbnails, using the techniques demonstrated, separately and in combination, we will look at evaluating which methods produced the best results.  You can review their effectiveness by asking:

·       Which compositions best represent the shapes and their fundamental function?

·       Does the composition have a flow to it, or is it static?

·       Is the three-dimensional form of the shapes represented?

·       Which drawings suggest a mood or atmosphere?

·       Which drawings present the subject matter in an uncommon way?

·       Do the drawings look the same? Different? How are they similar? How are they different?

·       Which methods felt natural and easy to work with, which felt awkward?

·       Which compositions best address the basic principles of design: Unity, Unity with Variety, Emphasis/Focal Point, Balance, and Rhythm as well as design elements of Shape, Line Quality, Texture, Illusion of Space, Value, and Color?

Note: All of the “step-by-step” examples that I created use relatively smooth blending techniques to achieve form.  This is a personal choice.  Marks or lines such as hatching, cross hatching, gestural zigzag lines, etc. can be used to create the middle and dark tones.