30 September 2013

Collection of photographs taken at the Haining








These are the 5 subjects I have chosen from our trip to the Haining. In the couple of hours we spent there, I sketched that basic shapes of the objects and photographed them so I am able to work into the pieces in my sketchbook.













I took photographs from the perspective I had when I sketched them, and zoomed in for a closer view so I was able to capture every detail of the subject. Enabling me to further my drawings once I begin to work into them.




This tree is probably my least favourite out of the 5 subjects from the Haining. I may be able to work into the branches and leaves more once I zoom into the photograph or maybe scale it up so I am able to observe the little details.





The boat on it's side is completley covered in detail and will prove an ambitious subject to attempt. Nevertheless I will try my hardest and perhaps tackle it with chalks or acrylic.










Along with the blue shed (below) I have chosen the face of this building to practice on my perspective.

29 September 2013

Igniting my Creativity




Upon starting the Art & Design course I was happy in knowing that I was once again going to be in the company of people who like me - love art. Since I left school I had only the desk in my bedroom and spare time after work to draw inspiration from. Each week I begin to develop new ideas in my head and become influenced by my teachers and fellow students, I learn an abundance of new things about different artists, their work and history surrounding the development of the various ages of art. I am enjoying getting into a learning routine once again. We are encouraged to be our own person and express our minds whether it be through speech or on paper. I am pleased I am on this course and using my creativity in new and exciting ways. I hope to further my knowledge of the art world throughout this course and improve how I express the ideas I have in my head.