During Part II of this course, I had to take a break from the course because my cat was so ill that she needed much care, and I was also extremely overworked. When I finally got back to course work in June, I found myself completely blocked by difficulties with the natural observation tasks. It […]
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Tutor correspondence: Resolving a mental block
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More artists: Piotr Sonnewend
While searching for studio equipment, I came across a drawing book by Polish artist and stage designer Piotr Sonnewend (*1953 ). His drawings are very experimental and painterly in approach, very dark and conveying an atmosphere of mystery and pain. The artist’s topics are sinister, but this drawing techniques are impressive. He is also a […]
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More artists: Karl Blossfeldt
Karl Blossfeldt (1865 – 1932) was a German artist, art teacher and photographer who became known for his detailed photographs of plants, which were used as educational materials in his drawing courses. I discovered this artist when searching for guidance and inspiration while feeling stuck with detailed observational drawing. A quick Wikipedia picture search brought […]
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Line drawing detail
Half pepper line drawing I drew a red pepper cut in half, which I found in the fridge. I’m not very satisfied with the drawing, it’s a bit distorted. This may be due to my position above the object and having the support flat on my knees, rather than upright in front of me. I […]
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Research point: Detailed observation
This research point asked us to select drawings from artists who work in contrasting ways and to reflect on them: tight, rigorous work versus a more sketchy, expressive style. I selected drawings from Henry Toulouse-Lautrec and Albrecht Durer because I found them illustrative for these differences in approach. Henri Toulouse-Lautrec (1864 – 1901) I […]
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Check and log: Exploring coloured media
Which of the media you have experimented with did you find most expressive? Make notes in your learning log on the pros and cons of each medium. Which medium do you think lends itself to very detailed work? Which techniques, tools and effects do you particularly enjoy? Make notes about your experiments I explored the […]
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Research point: Masters of detailed drawing
The task of this research point was to select one contemporary and one nineteenth century (or earlier) artist as examples of mastery in detailed drawing, and to reflect on their work. I started the my search with an internet search for ‘contemporary drawings’, and my attention was caught by a very detailed drawing of an […]
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