Lesson 7: Gestalt - Something More Than The Sum of the Parts
Exercise in Digitisation.
Pssst. This is an extension exercise. It is very, very optional.
Drawing is both a Fine Art Form and the tool used to create other art forms. And so drawing is used by sculptors, painters, digital artists, architects and the like. Think of it this way. We take our native language for granted. When we talk in conversation we don't normally think of it as engaging in any form of high art. However once language moves into the realm of poetry, oration and the like, the language itself becomes the artform. It is thus so ...with drawing. I will focus on digitisation in this exercise...but the process remains the same for any artistic medium the drawing is the backbone and the reference point in the planning and execution of whatever medium you choose to explore.
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This exercise in digitisation is a suggested example. Come up with a design that suits you...and meet us in the discussion area.
- Draw a feather.
- Concentrate on delicacy of line to the best of your ability.
- When you have done this scan the feather into the computer.
- Lighten the print in the brightness/contrast mechanism and print out.
- Draw over a very light version of the feather, paying particular dark areas. This should enable you to draw very subtle, undulating areas and allow you to come to a peak of gloss colour and satin points.
- Bleach this drawing.
- Overlay several images.
- Play within the defined space arranging spatiality in a geometrical manner.
- Once this has been done to your satisfaction enlarge the canvas size and change the boarder to suite your fancy.
Don't mask out the background keep the same bleached effect.
Example of Finished Piece Called Serenity Below.
I have chosen to create these colour overlays in green. Green is the colour of peace and for me therefore the colour of love. (See Drawing Is an Act of Love) You may add words that reflect this experience or your thoughts of love for the person to whom you dedicate your card. Add music through the Webshots Mechanism.
Please post your images when completed.
