I think that I was able to explore line somewhat thoroughly in this unit. Buildings were a somewhat easy subject to use contour lines, but I think that I was able to get really good angles using the lines. I think I did a good job with the silhouettes, however I could have made a better contrast with the tree. I believe the negative space is well conveyed in my drawings. I found the drawings of the buildings most comfortable and enjoyable. I thought that it was interesting to experiment with the perspective created by the different angles of the buildings. I think I was able to add my own sense of expression using texture and the rubbings that I added to my buildings. Also with the juxtaposition of the tree I was able to be creative. I think my strengths are my use of line. I think I could improve upon my creative use of the components in my drawings. I also could've added more layers of complexity to my drawing. I was expressive with my textures and my shaping of the buildings.

Interim Post

Throughout this project we have been focused on learning how to see. We learned how to see silhouettes as well as three dimensional objects. We learned to draw three dimensions using contour lines and some shading. We learned how to draw silhouettes by seeing the negative spaces within objects. This really brings the form to the object, which a simple outline would not do. For my final piece of this project, I am looking to combine the two techniques. I am going to use a tree silhouette that I drew previously, but I am going to add a more three dimensional city-scape in the background. Not only will this contrast flat shape and form, but it will also contrast natural and manmade objects. Manmade objects usually have a more angular, industrial look about them, so that will contrast nicely with the natural curvy shape of the tree. For the buildings, I am going to focus not only on the outer form of the objects, but also the inner texture. I think this will add another level of detail that will add to the contrast. I believe that this will also add to the form of the cityscape. I am excited about this composition because I think that the finished product will be very interesting.

Learning to See

I think I was able to explore the expressive qualities of line very thoroughly in my contour drawings. My first contour drawings did not capture the form of my objects very well, however my more recent drawings were able to capture the form quite well. My first drawings were much more simple and had fewer contour lines that were simpler in quality. In my drawing of the vase, I experimented in drawing my contour lines horizontally instead of vertically. This helped capture my form in a different way. I found most comfortable using the pencil because it was easier to control the thickness and darkness of the line. I was able to express my attention to detail in my representation of the oil can. I think I was very successful in depicting the grooves on the neck of the can. I think my strength is my use of line. I think I could pay more attention to proportion. One of my expressive characteristics is my ability to express my forms with only a few lines, but also use varying length and thickness to tailor to my object and capture the form of that object.