Mid Term Critique Drawing One
Brainstorm composition ideas
Using a frame – eg a television set, an actual frame Or Breaking the frame
Joel Biel
Incorporating self portrait into the work to reflect meaning
- How do I see myself in this work
- What commentary can I make about why I chose this work and how it reflects my values or me
Use of darkness or negative space to create emphasis
https://monstersforreal.com/ – Jim Holyoak
https://www.justinfrancavilla.com/
Incorporating different drawing styles into one piece
- Eg. some is realistic and some is simple outlines – to create meaning
Drawing on untraditional backgrounds eg. a wall or on a photo – instead of paper
Collaging style into a drawing eg. use a sense of layering
Melissa Cook-benson
Using lines – blurred lines, implied lines, repeated shapes, repeated lines
Brainstorm 2
Composition
I did end up prepping the paper with tonal gradation as was practiced in class study. In addition I drew inspiration from my Artist Research of Melissa Cook-Benson and used a paint brush to help with the blending. This was especially useful when I needed a smaller tool than my finger tips to soften a detailed area.
Final Work
