Graphic Communication Subject DIDGC14 Assessment One Produce drawing to communicate ideas. & Produce and prepare photo images.
Contents page: 1. Front Cover. 2. Contents Page. Image one: 3. Colour. 4. Developmental Images & Research. Image two: 5. Tonal Study. 6. Developmental Images & Research. Image three: 7. Line Weight. 8. Developmental Images & Research. Image four: 9. Line & Texture. 10. Developmental Images & Research. 11. Resources.
Colour: Using Copic marker, water colour pencils & fine-liner. Top Left: Trace of photographic image. Bottom Left: Original Photographic image. Right: Final Demonstration of Colour.
Developmental Images& Research. Image One was created with a combination of Copic markers, fine liner and watercolor pencils. I chose these because my image selection was quiet modern and contemporary. By Fine-lining my image I made it easier for myself to create the texture in the brick work and roof tiles. Copic marker are bright and made for a more clean cut look also blending easily for shadowing. I haven t has the chance to use copic before this point so I took my time to watch a couple of videos on how to create textures and different finished. I also looked over the copic web site for helpful information and tip and tricks. I struggled with the reflection in the window and how to represent it. Out of all four of the rendering techniques colour was my biggest challenge. Where to start and when enough had been added was hard for me to judge. Not having prior experience let me down but with practice and researching I could really see copic as very good skill to use. Over all while this was the most difficult technique, with practice I can imagine that its impact would be incredible. However, for me it was by far the most time consuming and difficult to execute, to the standard I would like. Using colour to create tonal changes Testing copic colours and matching Whilst colour isn t as important as line weight is, visual for End product it gives you a better projection of the scope Quote By Peter sayers. Practicing before applying to Playing with pencils First Attempt
Tonal Study: Using Fine Liner & lead pencils. Top Left: Trace of photographic image. Bottom Left: Original photographic image. Right: Final Demonstration of Tonal Study.
Developmental Images & Research. The tonal study was my favourite image to create. It came quite naturally and to apply this technique to a image was quick and effective. I found that my hand shaking was still my biggest problem, I feel it just a representation of my lack of confidence and with experience it will no longer be a issue. After I traced the image I used the original trace to map out the shadowing and understand which areas to recreate it. Then I started looking at what pencils I wanted to use to create this image. I chose 2B, 4B, B, AB and 6B. I also used 3 coloured pencils white, grey and black. My basic edges where out lined with fine-liner and the rest created with pencils. The building I choose maybe wasn t my best choice but I enjoyed the brick work and the way the right hand veranda shadowed the side of the building. Shadowing and depth were the two main points of reference in this tonal study and I feel that in this image I executed them both well. I feel this technique is a quick and efficient way to convey a concept visually whether to a client or for personal reference. mapping out shadowing Pencils weights I used and how different pressure effects them. Practice image. Practicing tone. Weights Scale
Line Weight: Using multiple thickness fine liners. Left: Final image demonstrating Line Weight. Top Right : Trace of photographic image. Bottom Right: Photograph of original image.
Developmental Images& Research. Line weight is one of the most versatile of the four techniques we have researched, practiced and applied. Without any other techniques it is still visually effective and it can be used for multiple types of images. Line weight creates a depth of scene and it sets the mood for the image just by drawing lines in the correct position and thickness. It is simple and effective. It is a very clean and understandable way to view an image, while it can also leave space for your imagination to explore the possibilities. In this image was created by using fine-liner. I used 6 different thickness 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 and 0.8. I found that not being able to add shadowing limited me a little with the picture, using both tonal study with line weight together would of been quiet effective. Using only fine-liner made getting every point of the image correct even more challenging for me but I did try my best. I am looking forward to using this skill more in projects to come. Before and after picture displaying line weight. Line weight sketches
Line & Texture: Using multiple thickness fine liners. Above : Final Line & Texture example image Top left: Trace of photographic image. Bottom left: Photograph of original building
Develeopmental Images & Research. Line and texture is a extremely effective and interesting technique to look at and to create. For every image you can use a different line or a thicker stroke to create a whole new feel. In this image I used fine-liner in different sizes/thickness (0.05 0.1 0.3 0.4 0.5) and a series of different techniques I developed and learned, which suited my image to represent many different aspects of the building and the surrounding. The reflections on windowed surfaces were created with wide cross hatching using a quick stroke while the bricks were created using block liner hatching, thick fine-liner and using different shades for different shadows. For a lot of the shadowing I use cross hatching of different thickness and weight to create the appropriate amount of cover needed to match my original photographic image. I think my skills are more advanced here than on any other of the images I created. Using line and texture is more abstract and exciting. For certain people it might be overwhelming but for someone with a creative mind and the ability to visualize I think it s a great resource to use and effective in creating a over all image or feeling of the finished product. Developing skills for my image Practices of using texture and cross hatching on images to create shadowing and weight.
Resources: Web Resources: http://drawsketch.about.com/library/weekly/aa051303a.htm http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-theory-intro.htm http://www.cadnstuff.com/sylb/bdrs_penwts/linethick.pdf http://www.ctrlpaint.com/videos/the-power-of-line-weight https://imaginationinternationalinc.com/copic/101/ https://imaginationinternationalinc.com/media/cms_media/copic/copic_101/copic_101_downloads_ page/downloads_page_documents/copic_markertechniques.pdf Paper Resources: Prespective drawing made easy - Felix Lorenzi, Murchdoch books, 1996. The Complete book of drawing techniques (A professional guide for the artist) - Peter Stanyer, Capella, 2005.