ASSIGNMENT #1

Assignment #1: 

Abstraction from Pictorial Themes and Found Color:

Measure and Distortion

Image/TEXT:

• Choose an image or text (from ANY source) that has a compelling composition

• Using tracing vellum, do a line drawing that reduces image to an abstract composition. (Edit out any recognizable information or extraneous detail).

NOTE: You may also zoom in on areas to obscure their recognizability

• Crop format to desired proportions.

• Prepare 2 supports that correspond to format of line drawing (ex: 5 x 7” drawing = 35” x 42” canvas)

• Transfer drawing onto support by using either a projector, transfer paper or grid scale.

*If using an opaque projector, make a high contrast black and white photocopy (or scan) of line drawing. The projection will be much clearer!

Also, if you want to print drawing on clear acetate and use an overhead projector that is also fine

Color:

• Find a color source that inspires you. (film still, cartoon, work of art, fabric, photograph, record album etc.)

• Determine color ratio of palette, from largest to smallest quantity

• Match found palette using Photoshop, paint swatches or old-school Color Aid.

• Pre-mix colors to match swatches

Paintings

• Make one painting that maintains proportions from line drawing and found color ratio.

• Make second painting that distorts proportions of the line drawing and uses the same palette in a totally different ratio.

• Bring to critique along with image source, line drawing, color source etc.

Critique Schedule:

• GROUP 1 - Tuesday 10/4  
• GROUP 2 - Tuesday 10/11