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CHALLENGE FOR JANUARY 13, 2021 MEETING
Phyllis Vandehaar
Phyllis Vandehaar
INTRODUCTION:
In October quite a number of you participated in the challenge I offered to you, and it seemed worthwhile to introduce a new challenge. Below, I have listed the steps for you to follow. Along with that, you will receive via email several items, one of which you will have to print out in order to proceed. That is the sheet with the shapes (otherwise known as Puzzle Pieces).The others are examples of what others have done with this challenge . . . you may, or may not wish to print those.
In October quite a number of you participated in the challenge I offered to you, and it seemed worthwhile to introduce a new challenge. Below, I have listed the steps for you to follow. Along with that, you will receive via email several items, one of which you will have to print out in order to proceed. That is the sheet with the shapes (otherwise known as Puzzle Pieces).The others are examples of what others have done with this challenge . . . you may, or may not wish to print those.
PROCESS: >> download puzzle pieces
- From the printed sheet of shapes (puzzle pieces), cut out all of them
- Place these cut shapes puzzle pieces) onto another paper surface (i.e. watercolor paper, pastel paper, charcoal paper, white drawing paper, etc. etc. – your choice). Allow a little bit of space between each piece.
Organize these shapes (puzzle pieces) so they fit together, more or less (mostly more). Think carefully about theComposition of these shapes (puzzle pieces) . . . rather than just placing them “will nilly”. - After you have a good composition, draw with pencil (lightly) around each piece. You do not have to purposely create any recognizable object or subject . . . It is more fun to figure out afterwards what your collection of shapes (puzzle pieces) reminds you of. So, just let the organization of the
shapes happen.
>>If you are absolutely unable to do that, then, place your shapes into something recognizable and draw around them. - Remove the loose paper shapes from your working surface . . .you are finished with those.
- From the drawn shapes (puzzle pieces) on your working surface begin developing an idea of Subject matter, or a Pattern, or a Design. Use whatever media with which you are comfortable (i.e. watercolor, ink, charcoal, pastel, markers, acrylic, elegant writer, cut paper, markers, etc. or combinations of those)
You are free to do anything which comes to mind, but keep it relatively simple. If you do use combinations, choose wisely lest it get junky. You may paint or draw inside or outside of the drawn shapes (puzzle pieces), or both. Strive for continuity, in other words, the things you paint or draw should have similarity. Don’t try to do everything you know how to do!!!!! SIMPLICITY IS THE ESSENCE OF GOOD DESIGN! Option: If you wish, you may want to write a title or give your art work a name on the front. You will notice I did that with mine.
This challenge really isn’t difficult; it merely takes some time in order to get started being creative. Let your imagination run with it, “push the envelope,” consider more than one possibility before you actually begin painting or drawing. If you don’t understand, please feel free to call me 303-79 4-5859. I will try to walk you through it. If I don’t answer, please, leave me a message and a phone number, and I promise I will return your call. Or, If you are more comfortable with emailing, you may do that: [email protected]
Have fun with this. Try not to get corny with it. . . take a more sophisticated approach . . . even esoteric . . feel free to “yank your viewers chain.” Anxious to see what you create!
-- Phyllis
Have fun with this. Try not to get corny with it. . . take a more sophisticated approach . . . even esoteric . . feel free to “yank your viewers chain.” Anxious to see what you create!
-- Phyllis