ricks sense of sight

I wanted to use the improvisational tactics in "the creative habit" while creating this piece. I used the basis of our outside trip in the foundation of this drawing, but when I created It, I let intuition take over. The Mylar was doing some incredible stuff, and producing these illustrious lines that were biological in a sense and almost life-like. I feel this print represents the sense of sight, and almost looks like you are seeing this under a microscope. Its has several key elements of the principles of design, and has great contrast and movement, as well as line quality.

Andrea, Sight

Drawing a quick sketch while walking on sideways on a line was a quick way to capture some wonderful line movement. After completing the first exercise and seeing the active results, I was anxious to complete more. I will be using this for my artwork on a regular basis.

This exercise is also doable in the high school art room. Any media can be used with this thinking process. Students can do the sketches and translate this other artworks. The printing process can be adapted to the studio classroom. Ex., there may not be a press available, and oil based inks might not work, however the technique could be experimented with other materials. Such as water-based inks using spoons to burnish the image onto the papers. The paper surface can be manipulated before transferring the print (collage of thin textures). My advanced classes will be experimenting with this in the fall. I will post the results.