EXERCISE 1: junk drawer drawings
For this exercise we drew portraits of a classmate with found objects / ink on bristol. For the above I used wood sticks, cardboard, paperclips & comb, rock, foam & shoelace. size: 8.5 x 7 inches
For this exercise we drew portraits of a classmate with found objects / ink on bristol. For the above I used wood sticks, cardboard, paperclips & comb, rock, foam & shoelace. size: 8.5 x 7 inches
ASSIGNMENT 1: marking your territory
An exercise where I found a spot of inspiration to document with images, words, drawings - I also collect materials to draw & paint with. Using a interior planter box as inspiration I created this mixed media drawing/painting utilizing the tools shown above: rocks, leaves, plant pieces, bark, glass ... as tools. size: 18 x 22 inches
An exercise where I found a spot of inspiration to document with images, words, drawings - I also collect materials to draw & paint with. Using a interior planter box as inspiration I created this mixed media drawing/painting utilizing the tools shown above: rocks, leaves, plant pieces, bark, glass ... as tools. size: 18 x 22 inches
EXERCISE 2: experimental materials
4 pages of experimental samples relating to my theme on Bristol. First: shoe prints w/ hiking boot, tennis shoe & city walking show with power drink, Dr. Pepper & wine - Second: using lipstick, chap-stick, dirt, almond butter & salsa - Third: wine with rock, paper towel, granola bar, bark & leaves - Fourth: dirt & Dr. pepper with paper towel, leaves, rocks & a stick. size: 8.5 x 7 inches
THEME OF INTEREST:
walking / hiking: (notes)
My interests include travel / exploration & I love walking / hiking.
Seeing a place on foot means taking the slow route - looking and absorbing.
Being able to soak in what is around you and being open to what ever is stumbled upon.
I love exploring the world - cultures, colors, textures, sounds, smells ...
Being a graphic designer I am always looking at these things - feeling of the place & space
Why did I stop to look? Composition, color, materials ...
Hiking: city walking vs. nature hiking - Same process of absorption different subject matters.
Architecture vs. mountains, dirt & gravel vs. asphalt & cement, green (trees) vs.grey (buildings),
trees & waterfalls vs. shops & restaurants,
peace/quiet, birds singing vs. horns, music & chatter ...
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ideas that correlate:
dirt/bricks, hiking boot/dress shoe, back pack/purse, leaves/street banners,
babbling brook (fresh water)/coffee
hiking boot/car tire, birds chirping/radio, power bar/salad ...
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creative play:
shoe/tire print
food drink comparison - power drink vs wine - power-bar vs. doughnut
visual comparisons - bark/leaves vs. cement/glass
sounds (birds/horns)
wrapper/tinfoil/plastic wear vs. plate/silverware
hydration tube / straw & glass
back pack vs. leather purse
natural visuals & beauty / human made architecture & art
acorn or pine cone / trash
rock / brick
sunscreen vs. perfume
EXERCISE 3: experimental mediums
For this exercise we used experimental materials on Bristol. For all of the above I used red water color with variations of: paprika, crayon, ink, tamarind, soy sauce, powered food coloring, baking soda, rubbing alcohol, canola oil & sugar in various stages. size: 8.5 x 7 inches
For this exercise we used experimental materials on Bristol. For all of the above I used red water color with variations of: paprika, crayon, ink, tamarind, soy sauce, powered food coloring, baking soda, rubbing alcohol, canola oil & sugar in various stages. size: 8.5 x 7 inches
ASSIGNMENT 2: experimental mediums
Exploring the outlined themes/ideas of my hiking/walking interest. I used non-traditional materials (a map, pine needles, leaves, succulent, power drink powder, a water bottle & hiking shoe laces ...) relating to my theme in a 4x4" grid. I used a map of hiking paths and found objects to create an abstract drawing/painting of the Cottonwood area with a map/grid like feeling and format - some squares have drawings that depict what UT mammals and plants might be seen on a hike in those areas.
Cottonwood Canyon - 35 x 23 inches - paper, paint, graphite, shoestring, power drink mix, pine needles, leaf
ASSIGNMENT 3: shape shifting
In exploring a non-traditional canvas - I choose a string back pack - it fit with my walking theme and gave me an interesting texture/color to work with. For the non-traditional materials in the project I used: lids from various containers, a copy of a map, salt, powdered food coloring & garam marsala spice.
I started the project by drawing a 1" grid on the bag with a pen. I then painted an image of Ben Lomond mountain mirroring its peaks & curves, second step was filling in the sky and grass using the block grid pattern. I folded the map in an accordion shape (like a real map might be) and glued it onto the lower left corner of the bag/grid. Using the lids collected I traced out circles on colored paper, in those circles I drew the various wildlife I would see on a hike to the top of Ben Lomond. After the drawings were complete I painted backgrounds on the circles using watercolor and the household items listed above for texturing. Final touch gluing the lids on to the bag.
This is my assemblage resembling a hike to the peak of Ben Lomond.
Ben Lomond - 12 x 14 inches - nylon string backpack, paint, pen, graphite, lids, salt, food coloring, garam masala, paper
ASSIGNMENT 4: final project
As a child I often went for walks with my grandmother on the beach of her summer home. We would scour the beach for the best rock(s) along the way, always finding at least one that was a favorite and bringing it home. As an adult I have rediscovered how much I enjoy walking and hiking. Whether it is in the city or thru nature - I love to take the slow route - there is always something that I see and take a minute to soak in: a garden, a window display or waterfall on a hike ...
In working with a theme and experimenting with materials, this class made me think back about the times with my grandmother. For the final project I decided to focus on walking in Ogden and point out its wild west iconic places. I will use rocks as my marking points on a hand drawn map. Keeping the core of imagery black and white, by using graphite, it will give the feeling of the past, a memory, and then painting a background around will give the feel of a dream or exploration.
In working with a theme and experimenting with materials, this class made me think back about the times with my grandmother. For the final project I decided to focus on walking in Ogden and point out its wild west iconic places. I will use rocks as my marking points on a hand drawn map. Keeping the core of imagery black and white, by using graphite, it will give the feeling of the past, a memory, and then painting a background around will give the feel of a dream or exploration.
Western and rodeo folks wear belts with big buckles or hats with decorations showing off particular awards or heritage. I will use a hat to keep in tune with that concept, decorating it with a bandanna, a shoelace and the centerpiece will be the Ogden Arch. Follow the decorative rocks & colorful cairns to finish the trail and complete your Ogden exploration.
Ogden Stroll - 29.5 x 23 x 5 inches, paper, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, spices, salt, rocks, shoelace & a cowboy hat.
