assignment 3
contour line assignment
for my piece, I used pencil and ink. I did the sketch in pencil and the completed linework in ink. As the objects get closer to the viewer, I used more ink in my ink-water ratio to add atmospheric perspective. The objects are all things I generally use daily. For my research, I looked at many artists: Giacometti, Mondrian, Matisse and Flemish Still Life.
Flemish still life
- larger objects in the back of the composition
- objects often on a table - not floating in space
- lots of contrasting dark values
- the majority of each object can be seen even if it is placed behind another object
- lots of negative space on the table
- lots of red and pink hues
- there is often a diamond-shaped composition
Matisse
- simple, hand-drawn lines
- lots of colour and saturation
- very shape-based
- once again, objects are often on a table
- objects are drawn to scale
- fore-shortening
- heavy use of pattern
My favorite pieces of his: Red Interior, Purple Robe, Geraniums
Mondrian
- abstract
- geometric
- primary colours
- height indicates the object is farther back
My favorite pieces of his: Ginger Pot, Irises
Giacometti
- often draws the human figure
- skinny, frail anatomy
- emphasis of form
My favorite pieces of his: Annette Assise, Buste d'Homme Assis (Lotar 3)
