Implied+Shapes+from+texture

Compositional Premise: Create an implied shape or a group of implied shapes from smaller shapes using the Gestalt Principle of Closure.

A Strategy:

1. Create a variety of marks and texture on a piece of Bristol. Be sure to create areas of high contrast and low contrast with the media. One may use any type of paint or drawing media as long as it is either acrylic or water based and any non-oil drawing media.

2. On a piece of 9”X12” Bristol board draw an 8”X10” picture plane. Use a light pencil and line to mark the boarder.

3. After media is dry, cut up the board into shaped pieces (standard geometric or geometric combinations) no smaller than ¼" and no bigger than 3.5”. A variety of sizes is encouraged.

4. Arrange individual shapes to create implied shapes through the principle of closure. This of course relies upon using proximity and alignment. Activate all areas of the picture plane. (See lecture notes for further ideas in doing this).

5. Use a light pencil to make points to save shape placement. Then glue the shapes in place with rubber cement.

6. Attach a piece of sketchbook paper as a cover and draw lightly on the cover to reveal the intended implied shape or shapes.

Gestalt



Techniques you can use to fill your paper with media include, but aren't limited to: shading, hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, doodling. Try to use a variety of techniques and make sure to use a variety of values to create high contrast.





Composition tips for arranging your shapes:
 * Let your shapes run off the page
 * don't run lines into corner of page
 * don't rest shapes on edge or corner of page
 * stay out of center!