So for this assignment, we were to make a green color chart. Now remember, I am completing this course solely in colored pencil so my color charts look much different than the water color students. Much easier to mix my colors and each time I get the same results. Don't know how the watercolor students duplicate their colors each time.
Composition pages
Composition is one of the hardest thing for me to get right. I took all my leaves and starting laying them out on the paper, taking pictures of the different compositions.
Too many leaves all lined up like soldiers
Mixed them up a bit. That big leaf is too big. The eye keeps going back to it.
This one is better, but forgot my Monocot leaf.
I did like this composition,, but when I tried to draw the Monocot, I realized I couldn't get it perfect.
Final Composition!
My instructions called for all different varieties of leaves.
Sketchbook pages
One of my sketchbook pages, not complete yet. I get them started but haven't finished them up. This assignment required one for each leaf, plus the green color chart and the composition pages. I will have to go back at a later date and finish them up.
Final assignment
Tutors Notes - Here is an abbreviated version of my tutors comments:
You have chosen some very interesting leaves for this Assignment. My only criticism is that your green leaves are all a similar shade. A really bright, yellow/green leaf wold have added even more interest.
Some of your leaves are 'touchable', especially the Bougainvillea, but sadly one or two look a little flat. Just a tiny bit more evidence of a light source would eradicate this.
A selection of leaves offers a wonderful challenge ass far as composition goes, as there are so man;y smaller shapes to fit comfortable together. This is really well done, with some upright, some hanging down and the ones with the curves placed cleverly so the viewer is led gently through the work.
This has got to be the best example of near perfect labeling I have ever seen! Please do it every time - you will make me so happy!!
Labeling on back of artwork
Now to keep working on Assignment #4 Flower Heads
Wow Lori that's fantastic, well done!
ReplyDeleteA lot of preparation went into it - and it paid off. The colour charts are very neat and informative, you will have those forever.
Don't worry about topping the mark - just put the same level of effort in and you will get good marks for sure.