Solving visual problems in Art
Whether you are level 1, 2 or 3 you will work towards solving visual issues in your work.
Visual issues
Visual issues
What is a visual issue?
It is your issue or focus.
A visual problem could be 'how can I use texture, layering, drips, collage etc in my work'.
You will work towards 'solving the visual problem' by exploring a variety of artists approaches.
These are just a few ideas to get you started, remember you can combine and compare issues.
Try to replace the word ‘drawing’ with ‘investigation’ – you are investigating pictorial issues and problems when you draw.
Every time you draw, you should have a specific purpose – you should set out with the intention of exploring a pictorial issue or problem.
PICTORIAL ISSUES
BALANCE
Symmetry/Asymmetry Order/Tension Positive/negative
Symmetry/Asymmetry Order/Tension Positive/negative
SURFACE
SURFACE
Texture Mark-making Contrast Rough/Smooth
Texture Mark-making Contrast Rough/Smooth
TONE
TONE
Light/Dark Contrast Texture Shadow
Light/Dark Contrast Texture Shadow
FORMAT
FORMAT
Horizontal/Vertical Rectangular/Square/Shaped Diptych/Triptych
Horizontal/Vertical Rectangular/Square/Shaped Diptych/Triptych
PATTERN
PATTERN
Repetition Echoes Visual links Decorative/Plain
Repetition Echoes Visual links Decorative/Plain
COMPARISON
COMPARISON
Real/Imagined Blurred/Static Shape/line Solid/Shadow
Real/Imagined Blurred/Static Shape/line Solid/Shadow
LINE
LINE
Vertical Horizontal Diagonal Thick/Thin Curved
Vertical Horizontal Diagonal Thick/Thin Curved
LIGHT
LIGHT
Harsh Soft Filtered Reflected Natural/Artificial
Harsh Soft Filtered Reflected Natural/Artificial
Techniques/Strategies:
Techniques/Strategies: