J. Wilke Final Project

I concentrated on figure/ground relationships for my at-home drawings. They are 30 by 22 inches, pastel and charcoal on paper.

Kyle Waldrep Post Course Work

18" x 24" charcoal and ink on paper.

24" x 18" charcoal and ink on paper

6" x 9" graphite and ink on paper

6" x 4" graphite and ink on paper

(this image is on it's side. The gray bar on the left side is actually the top.)

Christie Knoll, After Course Work

19"x12"
Title: Cycles of the Moon
Charcoal On Textured Paper

20"x16"
Title: I See Triangles
Mixed Media on Canvas
(String,Charcoal, and Acrylic Paint)

20"x16"
Title: He Feeds Me
String, White Charcoal Pencil,and Acrylic On Canvas

20"x16"
Title: Genda
Mixed Media On Canvas
 (String, Nails, Gesso, Marker) 

I  reviewed the goals of the class before I began my work on this portfolio. I interrupted the goal  was to demonstrate an understanding by applying the concepts we studied to our own genre and materials used within our body of work.

 Tension and point relationships:I enjoyed the challenge of "not being sloppy" about my arcs and mark making.  ( work really fast so this was a huge Challenge)

 Figure/ Ground Relationship: I have a natural ability to see reverse images and can easily play with depth of field and I often change perspective several times within my work. With that said, It was pointed out that Ground Figure Relationship is more than finding the hidden images. I gave this a lot of thought and challenged myself in "He Feeds Me" to not fall on back on "hidden pictures" but work to make each image hold its own.

In conclusion: I feel my style, perspective, and mark making is as unique as my identity, but  I believe I have become more aware of Visual Tensions and plan to continue to explore how they can enhance my images by continuing the dialog of visual tensions with my body of work.

I really enjoyed working with everyone in the studio. Happy Creating :)

Melissa Swift, Post-coursework

For the post coursework drawings, I wanted to explore a variety of the concepts we learned over the course of the week. I felt the best way to be able to compare the differences the concepts make on a drawing, would be to apply them to the same original drawing. All images are 3"x 9.5" and are a mix of pencil and marker. I began with an original sketch (not posted, as many modifications were made), and then constructed it using varied line weights in marker (drawing #1 on the left). I then wanted to see what kind of tensions the negative space could create and how the weight of the image would change (drawing #2, second from left). The third image shows my attention to the visual tensions created when considering the relationship between figure and ground. Finally, the image on the right shows the original drawing broken down into geometric shape, and the point-to-point relationships between the shapes.

All in all, I think working this way really allowed me to visually see how each component of last week's instruction really builds upon the previous element.

Hopefully you all enjoy seeing the progression as well :)

This series of charcoal drawings are based on point to point and configuration exercises. What was happening for me in these is the ability to create depth and interest by the relationship between the forms.

This one has some sense of form though it is not so successful as I would like. This exercise has meaning for my other work.

The forms in this drawing have some sense of movement with elements of depth in the larger form in the center. This one is to me the least successful.

This is my favorite of the bunch. I have begun to bring these principles into my work.

After Course Work: explorations in visual tension.

1.Oval Tension. graphite pencil and red ink on paper. 8"x8''.

2. Teapot. graphite pencil and red ink on paper. 8''x10''.

3. Keyhole. graphite pencil and red ink on paper. 9''x11''.

4. Egg. graphite pencil and red ink on paper. 10.5"x9".

Final Portfolio

The search for the real continues...
#1 Charcoal on paper 15"x 18"
#2 Oil stick & graphite on paper 13 "x 18"
#3 Graphite & charcoal on paper 18"x 18"
#4 Conte pastel pencil, charcoal & ink 12" x 18"