Monday, January 24, 2011

Module 2 Chapter Two - Cross Stitch




















Finished sample, threads used silk, cotton, cotton perle, wool



Tonal Column Progress 


Work in progress. Some challenges - shading the threads using different weight and types of thread involved planning and trial and error




















Worksheet showing different ideas for shading patterns.

Module 2 Chapter One - The Study of Tone











White pastel, pencil on black paper showing different patterns and use of pastel to demonstrated tonal shading.



















Above:
White media on black paper - left to right: Acrylic sponged, 1", round sponge, small 1/2" sponge, painted brush strokes, watercolour paint.
















Black media on white paper - left to right - Acrylic paint brushed, chisel sponge, pastel using side, torn newspaper strips, thick texta (felt pen)













Above: good example of tonal changes using different shades and pressure.





















Inspiration and ideas for tonal effects, above, black and white still life in thick oils.




























Illustrations of tone from sophisticated drawings realistic and abstract and simple photograph of the sea.



















Contrasting effects of tone and colour with the same image.

Module 2 Introduction - Birds

Feathers, black and white, line markings enlarged

Eurasian_Jay_feather B&W buckets_of_feathers_by_fearnandfire-d35y5sx

close-up-of-wild-bird-feathers B&W great-horned-owl-eye-closeup B&W

Pheasant feathers B&W WildGameBirdFeathers B&W

















































































































Black and white and colour photos for comparison
Descriptive words: spotted, soft, feathery, squawking, sharp, mottled, layered, alert, noisy, flying, perched, Christmas dinner, plumes, tribal,

Module 2 Introduction - Turtles












































Descriptive words: round, geometric, slow, symmetrical, cumbersome, gentle, hard, radiating, grooved, bell, scaly, soft body,

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Module 2 Introduction - Cows



Module 2 - Wild Animals





























































Giraffe: Blotchy
, stripy, spotty, patterned, smooth, soft, fluffy, hairy


Tiger:

Cat like, stripy, furry, cuddly, aggressive, predator, claws, staring, watchful, tough, mouth, fangs, fear, fast, jungle, strong, roar, growl, rug, hunting, powerful, regal, majestic, woolly, runner, pounce, tear, awe inspiring, bite, chew,

Zebra:

Gentle, striped, grass, Africa, jungle, radiating stripes, timid, prancing, dancing, watchful, grazing, rugs, bristled mane,