Coursework – Sue's Blog

Videos and Extra Instruction used June/July/August 2020

Composition: Sketchbooking: Artists: DARO MONTAG – Art interacting with nature http://www.albrechtdurer.org/study-of-feet-of-apostle/ http://www.holeeditions.co.uk/george-shaw/george-shaw-11.htm http://www.hockney.com/works/sketchbooks Images with no named artist: Art Portfolio Images and research for Part 5: http://www.fosterhillroadcemetery.co.uk Symbolism of the angel pointing – words lifted from various internet sites: A cemetery angel that points towards Heaven with outstretched wings usually represents escorting the soul to Heaven. Angels …

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PART FIVE – REFLECTIONS ON THE FINAL PIECE and MOVING FORWARD

REFLECTIONS ON THE FINAL PIECE What worked – I liked the scale of the piece and the perspective it was drawn from. I think this created some power and sense of gravity. The way the subject matter was put together and what the image is hopefully creates an emotional response. I liked the composition. There …

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PART FIVE – The Personal Project – Background Work, Development and how the Drawing was Created

I had decided to develop the work I had done in the ‘outdoors’ (Part three – Expanse) section of the course. I chose this, as considering subjects under the sky and in the open air sparks my creative thoughts and interest. I found looking for ideas within the home and indoors quite challenging and a …

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PART FIVE – Sketchbook Development

Below are general sketches made in my sketchbook June/July/August 2020. Other sketches made for Part Five can be found in this blog in the section ‘PART FIVE – The Personal Project – Background Work, Development and how the Drawing was Created’

PART FIVE – Developmental Work and Revisiting Course Work

I decided to revisit some parts of the course to see if I could re-work some ideas with developing techniques and apply some of what I have been learning along the way. I didn’t try a range of materials or paper for this, as I wanted to mostly focus on the marks themselves and improve …

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PART FIVE – A Review of Artists Studied in Drawing 1

I wanted to use this opportunity for self-assessment, to write in a little more depth about artists I have looked at while I have been on the course. I want to explain what I like about them and why. Also, what I can bring into my drawing from my looking at their work. This is …

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PART FIVE – Self Assessment of the Previous Assignments

I have been working on Drawing 1 for a year now and have gained so much from it. It has also been frustrating and difficult – but I know this is all part of the process of growth and development. My tutor’s comments and suggestions have been invaluable – I have used them to try …

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REFLECTIONS ON PART FOUR

I did struggle with aspects of this part. The Corona virus meant I lost the chance to use professional life models for this section of the course. Luckily, I had had 3 months of attending a life class before I started this part. What needs improvement Proportion and perspective are so important to creating a …

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PART FOUR PROJECT 6 THE HEAD

EXERCISE 1 – Facial Features Above: Charcoal sketches in an A4 sketchbook Above: Charcoal sketches in an A4 sketchbook Above: Charcoal and pastel sketches in an A4 sketchbook Above: Charcoal sketches in an A4 sketchbook Above: Charcoal sketch in an A4 sketchbook Above: Sketched diagram in an A4 Sketchbook Exercise 2 – Your Own Head …

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PART FOUR – PROJECT 5 – THE MOVING FIGURE

Exercise 1 Single Moving Figure I did very quick line sketches of husband making breakfast in my A4 sketchbook . Very hard to keep up with movement. I could hardly look at the paper at all. All I could do was make quick marks – but I think this does show movement of the figure. …

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