Frottage

Frottage 

Definition: A frottage is a picture making technique of reproducing a given texture from a relief design by laying paper over the actual texture or design or design and rubbing with a crayon or pencil 

Procedure: 

• Lightly outline figures to be used for picture 
• Place paper with outline on surface with desired texture 
• Use pencil crayon to shade parts of the figure you wish to have the desired texture 
• Repeat steps until picture is complete with desired texture 

Form and Contrast

Form and Contrast  

Definition: Form is a figure having three dimensions- length, width and dept. Form occupy actual or real space but the illusion of form can be created using picture-making techniques, such as drawing, painting and collage. Form can and should be viewed from different angles, like shapes, forms can be geometric or organic

Contrast is the degree of difference in an element. This principle can help to create a level of excitement in the work of art. For example rough and smooth textures, dark and light colours.

Explanation: In this work of art you can see a combination of one or more elements to create interest by adding changes. You can see that the artist created an illusion of form in this work of art giving the shapes a three-dimensional look. It helps to heighten the visual appeal of the work and avoid dullness. The artist has also created contrast in the different areas of this work of art. The picture represent here shows variety in lines and shades. Contrast can also be a result of variety.

Dot

Dot 

Definition: A dot is a mark or point made by a drawing instrument. It is usually round in shape and is often used as the inception for some of the other element. 

Explanation: In this piece dots were used to reproduce a picture. The artist also used dots to create the illusion of form, through the work of art is actually flat it gives the viewer the impression of depth and width.  

Crayon Etching

Crayon Etching 

 Definition: Crayon Etching is a picture making technique done by using a round tip object used to make scratches or incisions in layers of wax crayon 

Procedure: 

• Coat canvas with several layers of coloured wax crayons
• Coat coloured layers with layers of black wax crayon 
• Use round tip object to scratch a design into the surface  

Color Wheel

Color Wheel  

Definition: A Color wheel is a diagram that shows color relationships using pigments. Color is the reflection of light off a surface, for color to exist there must be light, sight and surface.

Explanation: By mixing the primary colors (red, blue and green) one can create the color wheel. Each mixture will generate a new color. For example, a mixture of a lot of yellow and a little red will produce yellow orange, by mixing equal amounts of both colors one will achieve orange and by adding more red than yellow, red orange will be produced. 

Collage 2

Collage 2 

 Definition: A collage is a picture making technique of affixing various materials (paper, fabric) to canvas, paper or panel, to create patterns of colour and texture.  

Procedure: 

• Gather items from the environment that will be used 
• Use glue to paste on objects that will be in the background 
• Allow to dry 
• Use glue to paste on objects that will be in the middle ground 
• Allow to dry 
• Use glue to paste on objects that will be in the foreground 
• Allow to dry then frame     

Collage 1

Collage 1 

Definition: A collage is a picture making technique of affixing various materials (paper, fabric, etc.) to canvas, paper or panel, to create patterns of colour and texture.  

Procedure:

• Gather various types of fabric/materials that will be used 
• Use glue to paste on fabric/materials that will be in the background 
• Allow to dry 
• Use glue to paste on objects that will be in the foreground 
• Allow to dry then frame