2D Breadth Assignment #11

Process:

1. Look at the work of Brooks Salzwedel.

2. In your sketchbook create three or more possible compositions you could develop. These can be focused on realism, design, or a combination of the two. Your images do not need to create one image of depth, but can be layers of a common idea repeated like many featuring portraits. These should be quick sketches but identify which items from your subject matter you wish to put on which layer of your composition. Thinks if the "back" layer will need to be more bolded in order to be seen.

One approach you could take is to sketch various related objects on your base page. These could be a combination of natural or mechanical elements. On your layers of vellum, then trace various areas of interest from your base page. Color both the base page and layers of vellum with various different media such as colored pencil, Copic markers, or watercolor. To see a basic tutorial of these ideas use the link here.

3. In your sketchbook, experiment with pieces of vellum and various different drawing and painting media. Which medias give you the control you need, which do not react well to the surface texture of the vellum. Some vellums can also be printed on. To learn more about how to do this use the link here. Be mindful that the ink will need time to dry. Try to set the printer settings to draft before printing to help speed up this process. Copic markers work well on vellum. For a tutorial on how to approach this method use the link here.