ARCH1142- Fluid Thoughts to Actions (Week 3 HWK)

ARCH1142- Fluid Thoughts to Actions (Week 3)

Today, we went on a field trip to the Museum of Sydney, and gathered in the forecourt where we did two drawings. Both involved 5 thumbnail sketches of different perspectives and aspects of the museum. The first drawing was done in watercolour, and the second in charcoal. Both drawings incorporated movement, which was created through the change of one position.

ARCH1142- Fluid Thoughts to Actions (Week 2 HWK)

3 hour ink/watercolour drawing done at home involving at least one movement of space to express duration and movement.

Theme: Series of 0bjects of interest

I decided to choose this goldfish and crystal ball sculpture as the focus for my drawing, as I was fascinated by the translucency of the object. Consequently, this gave me the opportunity to execute different watercolour strategies in my drawing, such as transparency and tonal wash. For the scales of the goldfish, I tried to use some stippling to create a varied effect.

Process:

1. Stretch watercolour paper
2. Outline objects in pencil
2. Block in lightly with ink
3. Detail objects with different shades of ink (mix ink with different amounts of water)
4. Move to different position (after 1.5 hours of drawing and painting)

ARCH1142- Fluid Thoughts to Actions (Week 2)

We were taught how to stretch watercolour paper; simply by coating water over the paper (mounted on MDF board) to prevent it from curling during the drawing/painting process. For the rest of the lesson, we did a series of ink exercises, learning different methods such as stippling, tonal wash and tonal layering.

ARCH1142- Fluid Thoughts to Actions (Week 1)

Our first exercise involved the use of charcoal, where we captured the 'movement' of Chrissie and Anton whilst they wandered around the room in circles. I was quite unclear of where to start, as we had to do this exercise without looking down onto our piece of paper. But after a while, I started drawing this 'movement' and found it to be quite enjoyable and free. The second exercise was drawing one view of the room in which we were in. Again, we couldn't look down. Afterwards, using a different medium (charcoal) I went over my drawing again..but this time, through observing the space; hence creating a more accurate depiction. Based on pure observation, we learnt how to immerse ourselves into drawing, and stay focused for the entirety of the drawing (each lasting around 15 minutes+). Overall, it was a pretty intense studio session, yet it was rewarding as I learnt different drawing techniques.

ARCH1142- Material Modeling (Week 4)

Week 4: 3D EXPLOSION

Through the limited use of balsa wood, we were asked to explore the idea/concept of “Freedom.” My model mainly communicates the “Freedom” in the use of materials; where ripping, tearing, bending, slicing and joining of balsa is evident in the model. By using balsa dowels to raise the central platform, I also intended to convey the way in which I perceive "Freedom; where I feel that 'openness' and 'space' are the key elements.

ARCH1142- Material Modeling (Week 3)

Week 3: BODY, SPACE, CITY This exploration in 3D was based on a series of photos which I took at The Rocks, Circular Quay. On the journey, I was struck by a large alleyway, and decided to capture this experience of when a person is confronted by an alleyway surrounded by tall walls. The height is portrayed through stacking pieces of roughly cut foam. This may seem ironic as bricks are not soft, yet this material produced a crumbly effect, which I thought was relevant. The pieces of play-dough at the bottom of the artwork represent the fascinating flooring patterns I discovered along the paths.