Objective: to produce a collecton of drawings and collages of surface textures and forms. Working in monochrome, we used quink, brusho, waterproof ink, graphite powder, wax resist, charcoal, chalk, bleach, etc - to make as many different types of mark as possible. Then tried to create four interesting overall textures combining media, changing scale, density, quality, direction; using positive and negative marks, combining and layering media and effects.In the afternoon, we chose an object (in this case a string of dried aubergines that looked like little bells), described it in words - aiming also to understand the relationship between the structure and the texture, and the elements of repetition in the object. Then to interpret the object through making marks using a combination of media.
These sessions are always exciting but it's very difficult to keep tabs on which implement did what. Your second photo shows how interesting the surfaces created can be though and makes me want to get in my studio and play. Thank you for posting these glimpses of your classes, they are very informative and inspiring.
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