Leaves

We were asked to take 4-5 leaves and draw their contour, blind contour, negative space, and a realistic drawing for our homework assignment.

Structure

The project was to construct a 4"x4"x4" cube leaving one face open out of bristol board. We were supposed to have defined edges. We also had to incorporate straws of our choice, and make the cube rise four inches off of an 8"x8" base.

To show defined lines of my cube I adjusted the contrast in a significant way.

I created triangular sections on the sides of my cube so that the edges would be defined and so that the straws would have purposeful place in the project. I created tabs on each side so that I could pull the tabs through, and make the sides flush, thus creating the cube. This is my second formation of my original cube. I used three tabs on each face. I found that with this construction of the cube the faces were significantly more flush than in my previous model.

As for my base, I made an 8"x8" form out of foam core and bristol board. I made it so that it looked like the missing face from my cube. I did this so that it would be in keeping with the rest of my project and give my cube a defined space on the base. I also designed it to sit a little off kilter to play into my story that the remaining face had fallen, and reconstructed a little (in essence blowing up (in size)).

My original cube as you see above only had one tab to each side. This did not allow the faces to sit flush which led to my reconstruction.

We then had to draw orthographic drawings of our model.

Plan View

Joint

3-D View

Front View

Side View

Various Morning Exercises

The first drawing is of negative space. A few chairs were arranged to force our eye/hand to work a little more careful with each  other to train us how to look for the space surrounding, and shapes instead of identifying the object. I'm finding it difficult to do this, but I am practicing the technique on my own in hopes of honing the skill.

The second was a modified contour of the hand. You were supposed to close one eye, and only draw in a continuous line, only outlining your hand. I found the project to be freeing, and fun.

Next we had to draw a modified contour of Suzanne, Vanessa, Sara, or Tim. I had Suzanne.

The next morning exercise was to draw your classmate's vegetable or fruit with detail and shadowing.

Intersection

The object of the project was to combine fabric, paper, and thread to act as a container for an important object. I chose my blue crab plack that says "Fresh Blue Crabs Sold Here." I chose this item because I am from Maryland, and I received the object for my birthday to take with me here to North Carolina to remind me of home. I made a crab net out of red and black fabric because those are University of Maryland College Park colors. I also added two paper origami blue crabs, and connected them with orange thread (orange and black are Maryland state colors).

This is the object in its second stage.

I decided to change my intersection project into something different. This time I chose a prayer blanket as my special object. The blanket has a scripture sewn into it (Exodus 15:26 "For I am the Lord who heals you"). I received this blanket as a gift when I was sick with cancer to remind me of God's word, and His healing powers. 

I lined the box with a similar fleece fabric of the blanket, and also covered the lid with the same fabric. On the outside of the box I created puzzle pieces out of paper, and wrote scriptures that were important to me on the pieces. I chose the colors because they reminded me of how God's word is alive, and colorful. I chose puzzle pieces because to me it symbolized the different parts of the bible, each piece fitting together an entire body of work, each piece connecting to something else, connecting to God.

I threaded the top of the box together using blue yarn (to include thread), and I also attached a handle across the top to make it easier to open.

Pure Contour

Our assignment was to draw a pure contour of the Foust building on campus. A pure contour is a drawing built up of lines without shading. I ran off the page with my drawing so unfortunately you cannot see the rest of the beautiful building.

Sketches

The first morning exercise was to draw different feet in the class room given thirty minutes to do so.

The homework assignment was to pick ten food items and to draw them.

The next morning exercise was to draw a bag of your choice given twenty-five minutes. I chose my clutch I got from Laila Rowe in Maryland.

The next homework assignment was to draw five themed  interesting objects, and their blind contours. I found in this exercise that I performed better drawing the elephants blindly.

Natural Artifacts

The object of the project was to combine two natural artifacts with something linear (for example string or wire). I chose to link a flower and a rock with floral wire to resemble vines that a plant or flower can make. I did this to be in keeping with a natural setting. I originally started with the flower in a different position, and recreated the flower in wire below the real flower (I will upload a picture of the original later to show the progression).