Many times if I sit with a student and go over their choices for color schemes the light bulb goes on and they "get" it.Mondrian intended the combination of primary colours and bold geometric patterns to convey nature's inherent connectivity in the most distilled and direct way possible. Also, some of the patterns students choose present complications of their own. However I find that if I show them an example and explain the process they catch on quickly. I have been known to simplify them ( See example - In this example the figure is done all in warm colors while the background is all in cool colors.). See one example where a student did not follow "the rules" completely. "I have a had a class or two that just cannot get these "rules" straight. I usually tell students they can only use mixed watercolors because I really can't stand those colors straight out of the pan." Then each defined shape outside of the circles would be filled with watercolor (solid color or graded wash) using only warm colors. Each defined shape inside the circles could be filled with different colored pencil patterns using only cool colors. "For example: Let's say a student drew circles over their composition. ![]() Each defined shape (a shape is defined by the contour lines as well as the pattern lines) will filled with a different pattern or wash." Watercolor areas will be filled with solid color or a graded wash using the opposite cool scheme. Colored pencil areas will be filled with patterns using the designated color scheme (Texture panels can be used for this step -many are available). Each student decides which color scheme will go with watercolor and the other applies to colored pencil. Students will use a warm and cool color scheme. Students are asked to "fracture" the composition by drawing a pattern over their drawing (circles, stripes, free form shapes, clouds, etc). "The color is applied using watercolor and colored pencil. ![]() Drawings are then outline with permanent marker." Students draw the person across from them and I ask them to include the edge of the table in their composition. The drawings don't take as long as you'd think usually about one bell (50 min.) each. The "final exam" as I call it is a very detailed portrait plus everything in the background using modified line on 18"x24" paper. We move on to modified line with hands as our subject once again and then try a portrait. Then we move on to a few blind contour drawings of the hand. ![]() We begin with a Betty Edwards style upside-down drawing and discuss the right and left side of the brain. I use it as an introduction to learning to see (observation drawing). ![]() It's one of those projects where EVERY student finds success and ends up with an incredible piece of art. "My contour drawing lesson is one of the few that I repeat on a regular basis. Artists, students, corporate executives, architects, real estate agents, designers, and engineers have applied its revolutionary approach to problem solving. Translated into thirteen languages, this book is the world's most widely used drawing-instruction guide. Quality Drawing Paper (18" x 24" / 46 x 61 cm or chosen size), Drawing Pencils, Sharpie Fine Point Markers, Colored Pencils ,Īssorted texture panels (optional), Watercolor Paint, Brushes, water dishesīook: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: A Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence by Betty Edwards. ĭevelop skills in using elements and principles of design.Ĭontrast warm and cool colors - work with pattern and textures.Create portrait with contour line - drawing from observation
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