Robin Slow

Compositons +Techniques

Robin Slow Composition + Techniques Workbook page

You will create a workbook page where you will explore the techniques of starting with dark ground working to lighter tones that Robin Slow uses to create his work

Compositions

Head up your page with ROBIN SLOW - COMPOSITON AND TECHNIQUES

Collect 4 Robin Slow images from your teacher. Glue each one on your workbook page.

Copy the notes for each image.

SYMMETRICAL COMPOSITION

Creates balance, harmony and formality. Draws the views eye to the centre of the painting

BALANCED COMPOSITON

Create stability. Does not need to be symmetrical but equal 'weight' on each side. Guides the veiwers eye around the painting.

ASSYMETRICAL COMPOSITION

Creates a dynamic, energetic and visually intriguing layout. Can draw the veiwer in as it if unusual

LEADING LINE

Guides viewers eye around the compositon. Creates visual flow. Controls where the view looks. This composition can help tell a story.

Manaia

release 2 of the Manaia shapes onto your page.
Add kowhaiwhai. You may like to look back at your Manaia / Kowhaiwhai page to help with this.

Plan the Composition

Draw up 2 boxes

Try 2 different compositions using either Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Balanced or Leading Line

Include

Maniaia

Kowhaiwhai

Practice paint techniques

Sponge your a square on you workbook page using a mix of black and burnt umber

Practice

Dry brushing
Dots
Feather brushmarks

Your teacher will demo this

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