LEARNERS JOURNEY LOG// FVL2

In this module, we worked with an organic form. We were to list a few types of flowers that were available in our close proximity. i chose the flower that easily found in our area i.e. hibiscus

ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY

- Shades : to make an area of a drawing darker.

- Texture : the surface quality in a work

- Tints : adding a colour to white to create a lighter version of the colour

- Complementary colors : pairs of colours that contrast with each other more than any other colour

- Variations : Using a range of different qualities or instances of an art element to create a desired visual effect

- Sepia color : Sepia is a reddish-brown color.

-freehand : drawn by hand without guiding instruments, measurements, or other aids.

MEDIUM EXPLORATIONS

We explored several mediums like:

- charcoal sticks

-charcoal pencils

-ink

-glace paper

-soft pastels

-watercolors.

out of all these mediums that i have explored , the two which i would like to compare are soft pastels(dry) & watercolours(wet)

SOFT PASTELS

WATERCOLORS

For me, both the mediums have their own essence and are equally effective if one knows how to use them. it was my first time with both the mediums i.e watercolors & soft pastels . i usually have my way with poster colors for my work so working with watercolors was more difficult than soft pastels.

Watercolors have the ability to freely flow and bleed into each other creating a smooth texture. The entire result depends on how we move the brush and with how much pressure we apply to give light and dark shades.

However, Dry pastels need to be blended by fingers. They have a chalky texture and it is very easy to completely lift off the color from the page.

I believe both the mediums have their own complexity and require a set of techniques and skills.

for me working with soft pastels was comparatively easy than watercolors. i loved the way dry pastels blend into each other and give such a realistic look.

i would also like to work with watercolors more as i wasn't much happy with the results.

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SOFT PASTELS WAS ONE MEDIUM I ENJOYED A LOT WORKING WITH.

I was the most comfortable working with them. I found them very free-flowing and interesting.

DO'S & DON'T

- Don't blend in too much or it will create blurry surface.

- let it flow into one another.

Some realizations and learnings throughout the project:

• more the exploration better the results..

• In order to produce quality, one must first produce quantity.

• Taking a break is important as working continuously can affect one's efficiency.

• Every form found in nature is unique.

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