Geometry project

IN CLASS demonstration:

I'll review the key elements of woodcut, engraving, and lithography techniques and demonstrate ways to imitate them.
You will draw three small, simple images based on the selections provided and practice imitating the techniques with ink washes, Micron pens, colored pencils (if available), and graphite.

IN CLASS exercise:

You will follow my short drawing demo to create three small geometric designs. You will begin to color each of these using a different technique in imitation of a different printmaking technique. (for examples, see images below) This project is a review of three of the printmaking techniques we discussed and practiced in class and is your opportunity to compare three techniques for your final project. We are not covering the imitation of woodcuts or of chromo-lithography using the black/sepia underpainting (from the mushroom painting at the beginning of the session), but you may use those techniques for your final project if you like.

It is, of course, beneficial to complete the exercises started in class on your own and depends on the amount of time you are committing each week to the pursuit. You do not have to submit them as homework.

First design will imitate a hand-colored OR chromo lithograph using a combination of ink washes and any combination of graphite, Micron pens, or colored pencils.
Second design will imitate a monochromatic (black OR sepia and white) engraving by using Micron pens and hatching techniques.
Third design will imitate a hand-colored engraving using acrylic ink washes and micron pens.

REMINDER:

Your final project consists of an animal, mineral, and vegetable composition (size is 8x10 or larger). The style and compositional approach should be consistent. Remember that the sketch phase is your best opportunity to explore the different approaches to composition and presenting the information about your species.

HERE is a review of imitating the look of various printmaking techniques for future reference

FOR PLEASURE:

Here are some short instructional videos on dividing a circle with a compass and ruler. These are for your exploration and enjoyment only. (not required) How to divide a circle into 3 equal parts with a compass and a ruler ...and a 6 pointed star and 6 equal parts and 12 equal parts

here's a recorded demonstration on imitating the look of a hand-colored lithograph

Exercise for pleasure:

https://jaoart.com/how-to-draw-opposing-fibonacci-spirals/

Click here for close-up view of a botanical engraving

Note the lines and hatchmarks that are a distinctive feature of engraving. Remember that adding a very thin wash to add warmth (and age) to the paper will help imitate the appearance of a century (or centuries) old print.

Notice that the colors are generally semi-transparent and more neutral than full chroma.

Basilius Besler- hand-colored engraving

stippled engraving is done with a series of small dots (as we practiced in the entomology section)

Virgil, by

shells by Joseph Benard after Henry Redoute

Lithograph.

This is similar to an engraving, but the transitions in value are very soft and there is no visible hatching. The look could be more easily imitated with pencil than with Micron pens.