Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Geometric and Organic/Biomorphic Shape Exercises, Foundations of Art, 2-D Design









In this week’s exercise we were forced to think "outside the box."  We formed one composition of geometric shapes and another of organic shapes both without the use of defining lines. Instead, we formed these shapes with patterns, shading, and/or stacked parallel lines. This sounds easy enough but, I thought it was pretty tricky. When I sit down to draw, the first thing I do is sketch out my contours and fill things in as I go. This exercise was like working backwards for me, filling in the spaces to form the contours. It was effective in making me step out of my comfort zone which is crucial in learning and in art. It was kinda fun, you should try it.

Amanda Callahan, M State Foundations of Art—2-D Design Student
 

Photos by Amanda Callahan, M State Foundations of Art, 2-D Design Student

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