Tea and Doodles

In my previous blog outlining my preparation for the first assignment, I brainstormed several objects around me that meant something in some way. Referring back to the mark-makimg exercises and the emotive response I needed to reflect on, I knew I needed to have a variety of reactions to the objects in order to deepen my drawing response. I  also mentioned that the media I would choose for each object reflect the marks I want to make, I feel they matched the mood I would be trying to create in each part. I see myself as a little nostalgic, happy to sit reminiscing about the smallest thing. I specifically started to look for objects that spark a memory with me. The coloured vase takes me back to my childhood; I remember it sitting in the hallway of my grandparent's house. It was a gift from my Great Grandad to my Great Nanny. It gives me a feeling of place, a grounding, a sense of belonging in a loving environment. Words I feel when I take myself back - happy, content, fun, cosy, i...

In my previous blog outlining my preparation for the first assignment, I brainstormed several objects around me that meant something in some way. Referring back to the mark-makimg exercises and the emotive response I needed to reflect on, I knew I needed to have a variety of reactions to the objects in order to deepen my drawing response. I  also mentioned that the media I would choose for each object reflect the marks I want to make, I feel they matched the mood I would be trying to create in each part. I see myself as a little nostalgic, happy to sit reminiscing about the smallest thing. I specifically started to look for objects that spark a memory with me. The coloured vase takes me back to my childhood; I remember it sitting in the hallway of my grandparent's house. It was a gift from my Great Grandad to my Great Nanny. It gives me a feeling of place, a grounding, a sense of belonging in a loving environment. Words I feel when I take myself back - happy, conte...

I almost want to leave it at this gestural sketch!

I almost want to leave it at this gestural sketch!

So, I am now working on the first assignment for Drawing 1. It helps me if I rewrote the assignment criteria out in my shorthand and words. It allows me to jot down thoughts and plans as I go through. Original brainstorm for assignment I've always felt that I could improve my composition skills, even before I started the art course I am on. I try and run the Golden Ratio through my work but more often than not the work is more abstract, gestural, expressionist and I guess spontaneous. However, this is no excuse not to work on composition, so I need to practise for it to become second nature. I think it probably is, as I am aware of myself 'eyeing it up' and feel if it is not sitting right.   Working on composition, thinking about relative sizes and balance Final layout and plan, thinking about materials to use and how to connect them Through the various OCA Drawing 1 forums there was some discussion as to the intention and aims...

So, I am now working on the first assignment for Drawing 1. It helps me if I rewrote the assignment criteria out in my shorthand and words. It allows me to jot down thoughts and plans as I go through. Original brainstorm for assignment I've always felt that I could improve my composition skills, even before I started the art course I am on. I try and run the Golden Ratio through my work but more often than not the work is more abstract, gestural, expressionist and I guess spontaneous. However, this is no excuse not to work on composition, so I need to practise for it to become second nature. I think it probably is, as I am aware of myself 'eyeing it up' and feel if it is not sitting right.   Working on composition, thinking about relative sizes and balance Final layout and plan, thinking about materials to use and how to connect them Through the various OCA Drawing 1 forums there was some discussion as to...