Art Week 3 Discussion 1 - Creative Process Option

Art Week 3

Discussion Board Painting & Drawing.

Option 1: Creative Process Option

When artists are drawing, they use a variety of methods to suggest shaded and light areas. For this discussion board, I'd like you to experiment with some of the drawing techniques explained in the chapter. Don't worry about whether your work is "good" or "bad". This is an opportunity for you to experiment with materials and techniques. Students in the past have found this exercise therapeutic.

1. Review the chapter to see how artists suggest shaded and light areas in drawing. Some of these methods include cross-hatching, varying the weight of the pencil, charcoal, or pen. When using wet media (like ink), artists add an increasing amount of water to suggest lighter areas.

2. Study the images in the textbook. Figure out what each artist did to suggest dark and light areas.

3. Pick a method you'd like to try.

4. Assemble your materials. Regular pencils and pens are fine! If you have charcoal, pastels, India ink or other artist drawing tools, you are welcome to use them.

5. Spend 20 minutes making a small drawing using that technique (cross-hatching, rendering, etc). It can be something from your imagination or a drawing of something you see in front of you (like a cup or a piece of food).  Be sure to use one of the methods in the text to suggest dark and light areas!

6. Attach your image to your post. (You will probably not be able to embed this one)

7. In a few sentences, describe your process. What was challenging? What was easy? Did you enjoy the process of drawing? Why or why not?  Do not state which method you chose.