Green 2 d_08value and contrast from Thomas Everett Green
P_005
The Things Around Me
Shape: volume/value/line
Objective: To translate a value study into a volume study. Then
transforming that study into a composition focusing on volume using only black
lines.
VALUE: Degrees of tone from light to
dark.
VOLUME: To represent an object as 3-demensional
on a 2-dimensional surface. Representing
a form’s height, width, and depth. See also
Mass, Space, and Modeling.
Phase 1.
Materials
- Arches or Stonehenge (good,
white drawing) paper.
- Graphite Drawing Pencils (NOT
CHARCOAL)
Procedure
- Create a graphite drawing based
on an interesting “thing” you find and observe showing a range of value from
white, gray and black. (bring this “thing” with you to class next week)
- You may use as wide a range of
values as you desire.
- This composition will be the
basis for the next one.
Phase 2.
Materials
- X-acto knife
- Black paper
- Several shades of gray paper
(at least [3] three)
- White bristol paper
Procedure
- Using only cut paper in shades
of black to white (including at least three shades of grey) create another
value and volume study based as closely on the first drawing as possible. (line
+ shape)
Phase 3.
Material
- Black paper
- 22x30” 2-ply groundsheet
Procedure
- Create a third, new image made
up ONLY of black lines.
- This new image should be
recognizable as the same composition as your shape study and should represent
volume with only line.
- Use a wide range of values
(line weight).
Presentation Specifications
Mount all three compositions on a
22x30” groundsheet.
All three compositions should be 8x8” on
drawing or Bristol paper and mounted in order from left to right on your 30’’X22”
(landscape) Bristol 2-ply paper, center align series, 1’’ gutter. As always, Craftsmanship is of the utmost importance.
Hint: Look at wood-cuts.
Operative word: Simplify
Artist references
- Gene Davis
- Piet Mondrian
- Frank Stella
EXAMPLES FROM PREVIOUS SEMSTERS:
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