Flattening

2011 Joan Kresek
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After the forms have been simplified into shapes, remove any sense of vanishing point perspective, volume via shading, highlight and shadow, or chiaroscuro. It is as though the shapes have no mass or depth, only length and width. It is as though the shapes have no volume.  True flatness is not concerned with the form of the objects, figure/ground, or a focal point or area of emphasis.  Remember to keep the imagery somewhat recognizable.

Note: The method demonstrations will continue to use my still life “Favorite Things” as the source drawing.