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| Finding a Structure Expressive Drawing - Chapter 10 - Build 2 Acrylic on Paper 59.4cm x 84.1cm (23.4" x 33.1") |
I enjoyed the last chapter of Expressive Drawing by Steven Aimone. I’d lost my way for a few chapters but picked up the threads for a last hurrah.
Chapter 10 is about foundational structure. Stephen says:
The chapter explores, two types of structure: the grid (not necessarily square) and large underlying shapes.
The play exercise involves drawing horizontal stripes on a square piece of paper, cutting the paper into 64 squares and then rearranging them. Steven suggests repeating the exercise a few times; which I did and even drew one of the resulting patterns.
The first build exercise is about working with a grid. In the first part, you draw a grid and respond to it as you draw. In the second part, you start with some automatic drawing (see Expressive Drawing - The Drawing Process) from which you allow a grid to evolve and to inform the rest of the drawing.
The second build exercise has a similar format, but is about working with underlying shapes.
Elaine and I are planning to frame the painting/drawing at the top of the post to go into our sun trap dining room - it is too brightly lit for us to hang any delicate or valuable art. I'm considering tidying up the top right-hand corner of the picture before framing it.
What do you think? Should I tidy it or leave it?
Chapter 10 is about foundational structure. Stephen says:
Foundational structure occurs when a series of shapes join to cover (or engage) the entire drawing space, holding the space together in rock-solid fashion.He calls foundational structure the drawing beneath the drawing. It can be obvious or implied and can supply a drawing with clarity and coherency.
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| Developing a Grid Expressive Drawing - Chapter 10 - Build 1 Acrylic on Paper 59.4cm x 84.1cm (23.4" x 33.1") |
The chapter explores, two types of structure: the grid (not necessarily square) and large underlying shapes.
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| Playing with a Grid Expressive Drawing - Chapter 10 - Play 1 Collage 20cm x 20cm (8" x 8") |
The play exercise involves drawing horizontal stripes on a square piece of paper, cutting the paper into 64 squares and then rearranging them. Steven suggests repeating the exercise a few times; which I did and even drew one of the resulting patterns.
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| Playing with a Grid Expressive Drawing - Chapter 10 - Play 1 Graphite Pencil on Paper 20cm x 20cm (8" x 8") |
The first build exercise is about working with a grid. In the first part, you draw a grid and respond to it as you draw. In the second part, you start with some automatic drawing (see Expressive Drawing - The Drawing Process) from which you allow a grid to evolve and to inform the rest of the drawing.
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| Starting with a Grid Expressive Drawing - Chapter 10 - Build 1 Charcoal and Wax Crayon on Paper 59.4cm x 84.1cm (23.4" x 33.1") |
The second build exercise has a similar format, but is about working with underlying shapes.
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| Planned Structure Expressive Drawing - Chapter 10 - Build 2 Acrylic on Paper 84.1cm x 59.4cm (33.1" x 23.4") |
Elaine and I are planning to frame the painting/drawing at the top of the post to go into our sun trap dining room - it is too brightly lit for us to hang any delicate or valuable art. I'm considering tidying up the top right-hand corner of the picture before framing it.
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| Finding a Structure - Tidied Expressive Drawing - Chapter 10 - Build 2 Digital from Acrylic on Paper |
What do you think? Should I tidy it or leave it?
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