Drawing and Media
Observational Drawing
This was quite a demanding unit in that it required a sizeable quota of drawings within a fairly condensed period. The objects, due to their complexity, exerted time constraints, as did the fact that other projects ran concurrently. The unit as a whole suffered a little from its disparate nature; it was not connected to a wider purpose but rested as a discrete exercise in its own right. Why were we drawing typewriters, sewing machines, bicycles etc? Obviously to hone our observational skills, but I can't help feeling that we would have been more motivated if the context had offered greater purpose.
However, there was learning to be had: considering different angles when recording an object and the kind of visual information that a particular view offers. Dealing with the problems of 2D representation of a 3D object - proportion, perspective, texture, line and shape. Working with different media also made me explore and reflect upon the most appropriate style/technique to employ e.g. the amount of detail that can be undertaken with a pencil is very different to that which can be obtained using a brush and ink. Reflecting on the necessary adjustments between media was a valuable learning experience.
These tasks, and the drawing using wire, offered insights into the structure and form of objects. I was forced to focus on key elements in an effort to simplify the representations. And once again it made me face up to that key question - What is my own personal preferred style of representation?
The pursuit continues.
