Tea and Doodles

Although this may seem repetitive as we looked at tones and mark making in Part 1, so far I like the way we are being asked to apply it in different compositions, moods and environments. For part 2, it's all about close work and observational skills with natural objects. I shouldn't be at a loss for natural objects as I seem to have gained a collection of seashells, pebbles and driftwood. I may need to push myself during this project to think away from the beach environment! Aims of this exercise: To build up dark, medium and light tones using pencils and crosshatching techniques To use a single object Gain a varied effect by combining soft and medium grade pencils Vary the direction of the strokes made Method suggested: Lightly sketch outlines Identify darkest areas Hatch in dark areas Identify patterns Think about: Introducing contrast, strong darks with deep cross hatching Light tone areas Various types of mark direction, continuous and broken line Pract...

Although this may seem repetitive as we looked at tones and mark making in Part 1, so far I like the way we are being asked to apply it in different compositions, moods and environments. For part 2, it's all about close work and observational skills with natural objects. I shouldn't be at a loss for natural objects as I seem to have gained a collection of seashells, pebbles and driftwood. I may need to push myself during this project to think away from the beach environment! Aims of this exercise: To build up dark, medium and light tones using pencils and crosshatching techniques To use a single object Gain a varied effect by combining soft and medium grade pencils Vary the direction of the strokes made Method suggested: Lightly sketch outlines Identify darkest areas Hatch in dark areas Identify patterns Think about: Introducing contrast, strong darks with deep cross hatching Light tone areas Various types of mark direction, continu...