You can decide to make a work of art
that is related to a cause you feel passionate about. Or you could make a
whimsical piece that reflects an interest or subject. A cause could be
related to something close to home, in your own community, or it could be an
issue that affects the entire world. When
you create this work of art it should be something you feel personally invested
in.
In
your sketchbook:
·
Describe why you are interested in this cause
or subject.
Make a list of words or symbols that could
or do represent your cause or subject.
For instance if you were going to make a work of art about families or
people being homeless your list might look like this: $$, people, children, empty boxes, broken homes??, sad, pain, loss, bad economy, mental
illness,…etc. If you were creating a work of art about birds decide what
you want to include in the piece.
·
List some colors you think will help you
portray the mood you want to relate to the viewer.
·
After you have your list start drawing thumbnail
sketches of ideas of any overall composition. We will be mixing-media to create this
work of art, but it is a good idea to start with some kind of composition.
Outside of class look for articles or
written words about your cause or subject.
You could also type something up yourself and pick and interesting font
that supports or reflects your cause or subject. Maybe there are lyrics to a song that are
suitable. You need to have writing or
words somewhere in your work (they do not have to be legible). Contemplate what
texture paper you might want to add to your work. Finally, draw an image you
want to repeat in your work of art. This
could be a symbol or an actual object, person, animal…etc. You will repeat this image either by
replicating it smaller or larger or cutting it out of paper.
Putting it all together
Now that you gathered all the materials and
ideas for your work start composing.
How can repetition of an image have an impact on the movement
and interest in your piece? What are you
going to emphasize? Is there a focal
point? How are you going to place colors,
textures, lines, and shapes to create a visually balanced
piece?
