In this studio workshop we played around with light and shadow. I created an abstract skeleton by ripping paper and then seeing what shadows I could create behind the screen. I enjoyed doing this workshop along with Hans to create images for my zine.
Using the different lights and colours was fun and is something I have not done before.
In this session we created shapes using paper and placing them on our body. We then drew them quickly in 3 to 5 minute intervals. It was high intensity but really fun practice for drawing what we see. Some are more abstract and intuitive whilst others are more defined.
In the studio we experimented with mono prints. We did this by engraving into a piece of card, rolling ink onto a glass surface and then onto our card before pressing it onto a separate piece of paper.
I created an abstract skeleton engraving by drawing with pencil and then cutting partially through the card.
In another print I cut up a rubber glove and placed the segments into the shape of a heart, then I placed the paper on top before rolling the ink. This created the soft illusion of a heart shape. In hindsight I wish I pressed the ink down further or used a little less to try and achieve the veiny effect the gloves had.
I really enjoyed using these methods but I believe it will take some more practise to fully grasp the best way to do this in my style.
Here are some mark making experiments I did in the studio. I used a mixture of Indian ink and water to make these. I found it exciting to make marks without any expectation to create something beautiful or interesting. I particularly liked experiments with wetting the page and then watching the ink disperse.
In this studio workshop we played around with how light can affect an illustrative scene. It is here I wish I used more textures and tones to create an interesting look when the light hit my work from different angles. However I am pleased with how my central figure mingles with her environment and the red sun.
In the studio we experimented with different strategies of worldbuilding. By collaging and drawing I created this eery world using scientific illustrations and interesting fauna. There is a dark theme to my work and I enjoyed making something 3D which I do not usually do. In retrospect I wish I utilised more textures and depth for the next task which was creating a stop motion film.