Imagery and is yet another tool in the imaginary tool belt that artists For the artist, this introduces a whole new array We are fortunate to be living in the beginning But, there is a dawning of a newĪge in art materials. Marble and stone for sculpture, canvas and panels for paintings, paperįor drawing and printmaking, and photographic paper for photography, to mention only a few formats. What form will the imagery take? Artists throughout time have used What Is a Collage, Montage, or Assemblage? You are now compelled to make a piece of art. We will assume that the creative bug has gotten hold of you and Color can be the tie-in for you, or it mightīe scale, contrast, directionality, or more. What will accomplish that for you? ThereĪre many unifying factors. You want to create a cohesive feel or mood. There needs to be a uniformity that unites the piece. If you are using several images, as in a collage, how will you make them read as a whole? Visually, there are many things to consider. That might enhance that beginning concept? What additional imageryĭo you need? How do you see it coming together? Total concept? How can you integrate images into the completed work Important to think this thing through before you begin. Once the seed of thought is planted, where do you go with it? It is Of thrills and can be harrowing at times, but we wouldn’t miss it for Process involves many unexpected twists, turns, and bumps. Instead, I would compare it to a roller-coaster ride. The making of art is very intuitive, and the artist Often we are taken by surprise when a particular element “suggests” itself to us. To serve as possible elements for inspiration. Anything and everything is at our disposal As artists, we can be surprised by almost anythingĪs we explore our world. Moment can be when you look at the texture of an old wall with peeling paint, the detail on a moth’s wing, or the sweep of landscape contours on a hillside. There is an endless array of possible starting points. Some artists agonize over each step of theĬreation process, whereas for some the work flows seamlessly from an Wherever it takes hold of you, it marks the beginning of the process When you are in the shower or when you are driving on the turnpike? Where does that kernel of inspiration come from? Does it hit you The thread of art run through my entire life. Ready with supportive comments and advice. Mom, who is a fine artist on her own, was always Was always ready to create frames in his woodshop to showcase myĪrtistic productions. The mess of paints, clay, and plaster throughout my college years. Launched my love of art with art classes at age five. Who have supported my artistic efforts throughout my life. Special thanks to my loving parents, Dorothy and Earvin Ruddick, Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Dataīritish Library Cataloguing-in-Publication DataĪ catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.įor information on all Focal Press publications Methods, products, instructions, or ideas contained in the material herein. Matter of product liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or oper ation of any To the fullest extent of the law, neither the Publisher nor the authors, contributors, orĮditors, assume any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a
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