9/15/11 2D Design

Today's Class- Tonight we began our study of art with the most basic unit of mark making, the point or dot. We did a portfolio exercise involving making patterns with dots, then started a graded project using dots to simulate photographic values.

Wallpaper exercise

For the wallpaper exercise, students used dots to create repeating patterns. I showed a few examples to everyone to illustrate some concepts about how different combinations of dots have different visual impacts.

Stipple Drawing Project

Most of the class period was spent working on our first graded project of the semester, a stipple drawing, which is a value drawing made of nothing but tiny dots of ink. The drawings were based on photographs, either brought in by the students or from my supply of magazines. For the full details and additional examples of completed projects, click here.

Homework- the completed stipple drawing, along with the original photo, is due at the beginning of class on September 29, 2011.

For next class 9/22/11- We will start our study of line. Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencils, and eraser. We will be doing exercises involving contour line drawings of shoes, so you must provide your own. Either bring in an extra shoe or be prepared to remove one from your foot.