Project 02: Line - Organic / Geometric Compositions

Project Description

Create 2 non-representational (abstract = NOT RECOGNIZABLE objects in the drawing) line compositions that suggest variety in line, size, to create emphasis/contrast/heirachy. You must combine different types of line weights and density in lines to create successful designs but both compositions should be unique, one organic and one geometric. Be bold, risky and experimental! 

Due Dates (Critiques)

Mon/Wed, beginning of class:      Wednesday, September, 6th. (9/4-Labor Day)

Tues/Thurs, beginning of  class:   Tuesday, September 5 th. 

Materials

• Black mechanical pen - Various weights (Ultra Fine PointFine Point)

• White Bristol 9x12” paper (2 papers)  

Process

• Start by developing thumbnails with pencil in your sketchbook, at least 3 sketches
  for each composition.

• review ideas with your teacher; select the best direction.

• Create a series of 2 unique line compositions from your sketchbook thumbnails.

The two compositions should be well thought out. Think about the way your eye moves across the drawing. What direction does your eye move? What speed? Where are the focal points/points of interest. Be aware of framing, cropping, layout, positive/negative use, aesthetics. 

Be sure that each of your compositions are unified, Variety in line and shape to create contrast and emphasis... movement in composition not monotonous and static. Must be visually cohesive.

Lastly, be sure to use good craftsmanship. lines should be clean, varied line weights (think thin, medium, thicker, density, etc…) with no smudges, no sketched lines. Fluid lines, nothing unintentionally choppy. This is clean, graphic, work. See work below as reference. RESEARCH…

You can go to my pinterest board: ysamimy. board is 2D-art.

https://www.pinterest.com/ysamimy/2d-art-samples/

Students samples 

 

 

 

More samples

The Evening Line

The End of the Line: Attitudes in Drawing

REFERENCE – ALL ABOUT THE LINES

Line is a mark connecting two points; you can consider a line as a moving point.

Types of line

ACTUAL LINE—The line

IMPLIED LINE—An automatically connected series of unconnected points.

PSYCHIC LINE—The placement of the objects causes the viewer to look in a certain direction.

Categories to describe lines

TYPES OF LINE—the way it moves from beginning to end (straight, curves, angular)

LINE DIRECTION—relationship with the page (horizontal, vertical, diagonals)

LINE QUALITY—how the line is draw and the drawing media (delicate or bold, smooth or broken, thick or thin, regular or changing)
Uses of Line • To define shapes (contour drawing/cross-contour)
• To create texture (evoking our sense of touch)
• To create patterns (repetition)
• To create value (parallel lines “hatching” /intersecting lines “cross-hatching” create various density)
• To convey a mood (linear technique)
• To suggest motion (differences in line weight)

Working with lines • Stop/Start
• Change in directions
• Overlap or intersect
• Change in line weight (thick and thin)
• Closer together, farther apart
 

REFERENCE: ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF ART ( IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGY)

Elements are the things that make up a painting, drawing, design... 

• Line is a dot (point) that moves through space. It's connects one point to another. Lines can organize, direct or separate. They can join elements or divide them. They can create shapes, be expressive, suggest an emotion, or create a rhythm. An actual line is clearly visible. An implied line is perceived by the viewer though not fully developed in the artwork.

• Shape is a self contained defined area of geometric or organic form. A shape is defined by lines or other elements elements of art. they can be simple or complex. The three basic shapes: the circle, the square, and the triangle are considered to be the fundamental shapes found in all design. 

• Color is the part of light that is reflected by the object we see. color is the portion of the electromagnetic energy that is visible to the human eye. of light that is reflected by the object we see. In 2D we mix pigments to create new colors. Color is defined by hue and value. Color is an element of art with Three properties.

1) HUE-pure color 

2) CHROMA-measurement of intensity (purity and strength) of the color 

3) VALUE-Relative lightness or darkness of the color.

• Value is the lightness or darkness of an area or object. It adds dimension by creating the illusion of depth. (there are 9 levels of value on a value scales from the darkness to lightest to white.

• Space refers to the distance between elements that creates positive or negative spaces in a composition. 

• Texture is the look and feel of a surface (rough, smooth, soft, hard, glossy, etc) and it can be physical (tactile) or visual (illusion). Texture adds richness and dimension to 2 dimensional artwork. 

• Typography is not only to read, letters can be used to create compositions.

Principles is what we do with these elements 

• Balance occurs when all the design elements are equally distributed through the design. There are essentially two types of balance: symmetrical and asymmetrical. 

• Contrast stresses the visual differences in size, shape, and color between the elements to enhance the perception of a message intended. Contrast also draws and directs the viewer's attention to specific areas. 

• Emphasis indicates the most important element because it attracts the viewer's attention first. 

• Rhythm is a pattern created by repeating elements. Rhythm also denotes the sequence to the viewing order. 

• Scale can attract in different ways. It can be use to draw attention to the unexpected or exaggerated. Overall size, monumental pieces are impact full while miniature has a sense of intimacy. Scale, alone, can change the meaning. 

• Unity is achieved when all the design elements relate to one another and project a sense of completeness. Artist and designers use the Gestalt Theory, the psychological process of perception, to create unity (also called harmony).