Figure 1: Make Your Mark
Tools:
Row 1: 2B graphite pencil
Row 2: Purple coloured pencil
Row 3: Black fine line pen 0.2
Row 4: Watercolor in turquoise using a round sable brush
Row 5: Ink in green using a round sable brush
Row 6: Oil paint in Cadmium Red using a round sable brush
Reflection: Overall, the most accessible tool to wield is a 2B graphite pencil since the lines' thickness and the strokes are manageable compared to the others. On the other hand, the hardest one is the oil paint, which requires skills to control the amount of dissolvent mixed in with the colour to outline smooth strokes.
Figure 2: Lines drawing
Tools:
+ Black fine line pen 0.6
Reflection: By only focusing on the outline of the object and minimalising the details, the audience is able to figure out the general shape and have a brief idea of it for further concept development. Additionally, this practice is suitable for divergent thinking where you should sketch out multiple ideas in a short period of time.
Figure 3: Drawing Shapes
Tools:
+ Watercolor in blue using a round sable brush
Reflection:
This exercise enables the designer to pay attention to the values of the object and have a comprehensive idea of its texture and the material.
Figure 4: Combining shapes and lines
Tools: + Black fine line pen 0.6
+ Blue watercolour applied with a round sable brush
Reflection:
The combination of shapes and lines complement each other and gives the audience a clear perception of the object’s appearance in real life rather than just an icon or an incomplete vague sketch.
The reference photo is the picture above.
Figure 5: Negative Space
Tools: + Black fine line pen 0.6
+ Green ink applied with a round sale brush
Reflection: The negative space highlights the position of the main objects, and enables the designer to have a better grasp of the composition of the general picture. If there is less negative space, the photo will feel more crowded or excessively spacious otherwise.
