How to start a new
picture
1.
SELECT YOUR SUBJECT
| Will you interpret the
subject abstractly, semi-abstractly or realistically? |
| Will you interpret the
subject as flat 2dimensional space or 3dimensional
space? |
| Will the source of your
subject be imagined, remembered, copied, drawn
using a photo source? |
2.
DECIDE ON THE MATERIALS; KIND, SIZE AND COLOR OF
PAPER
| Does your idea fit a
small or large size image space? |
| Will you work on a paper
surface? |
| What color and texture
of surface will work best? |
| Does your picture require
a special paper? |
3.
THINK AND Imagine THE
OBJECTS IN SPACE
(composition)
| Imagine the position
of the primary objects. (avoid emphasizing
the center) |
| How can you achieve
rhythm, and repetition? |
| What can be a color
or tone effect that can be repeated for harmony? |
| Think about what kinds
of contrasts you can have: Sizes? Shapes?
Colors? Tones? |
4. DEVELOP
THE IMAGES
| Develop secondary
areas; details inside of the main objects
or forms |
| Develop a sense of modeling
(shading) to make objects look 3 dimensional |
| Develop light and shadow
if you wish to portray illumination |
| Correct mistakes if
they detract, or cleverly, make mistakes appear
to be intentional |
| Try to leave the work
feeling "finished." There should be
no annoying parts that seem to say, "Please
fix me." |
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