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...

Already we see that lines and marks can be more than just that on a piece of paper. Expression and mood can be conveyed through the medium used, pressure, speed, intensity etc. An intention can now be given to a drawing as it takes on the mood of the flowing media. Even basic shapes and forms can take on an expression if the application is considered. A flat piece of paper with a two-dimensional surface is the 'picture plane'. When a line is drawn on the paper, it is still 2D. But building up these lines can give the illusion of three-dimension. They also help to show the objects in relation to each other.  A method in the process of learning to draw is to recognise the basic shapes are flat and 2D. A build-up of lines can make these flat shapes appear 3D. These are my attempts drawing a group of objects. I really enjoy this activity, especially after I relaxed and tried to stop making my drawings realistic. The first work is stick ...

Already we see that lines and marks can be more than just that on a piece of paper. Expression and mood can be conveyed through the medium used, pressure, speed, intensity etc. An intention can now be given to a drawing as it takes on the mood of the flowing media. Even basic shapes and forms can take on an expression if the application is considered. A flat piece of paper with a two-dimensional surface is the 'picture plane'. When a line is drawn on the paper, it is still 2D. But building up these lines can give the illusion of three-dimension. They also help to show the objects in relation to each other.  A method in the process of learning to draw is to recognise the basic shapes are flat and 2D. A build-up of lines can make these flat shapes appear 3D. These are my attempts drawing a group of objects. I really enjoy this activity, especially after I relaxed and tried to stop making my drawings realistic. The ...