Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the visual element line and texture and the visual principle pattern / movement.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of detail and craftsmanship

Mini-Assignment

1. Create 5 small drawings in your sketchbook of 5 different, small sticks.  Focus on their complexity and the tiny nuance that makes them unique.
2. Read and watch videos on Line, Texture, Form and Value on the Elements and Principles link to the right (or click here). Take notes in your sketchbook.

Major-Assignment

1 creation using 10,000 lines

Materials

To be determined by the artist

Info

One of the toughest parts of starting off as an artists is being able to let go of preconceived notions of what an artist must be and what art must look like. This project will challenge that. Your goal is to create a work of art using 10,000 lines. You are not allowed to ask questions until after the first 1,000. Don’t try to draw some thing. Allow yourself to respond to what you are doing. What parts are interesting? Why? What parts do you want to get rid of? Why? Remember that a ling is nothing more than a mark. Knowing that, be creative.

While 10,000 lines is a lot, don’t be afraid to slow down. Being able to slow down and pay attention to our surroundings is one of the keys to being a successful artist.  Musicians do it.  Poets do it.  Artists do it.  When we slow down we start to notice the patterns shadows create on the pavement.  We notice the freckles on someone’s face. The job of the artist is to create an experience for the viewer, whether that is a beautiful painting of those patterns on pavement or the close up of those freckles.

This assignment will force you to create, react, respond, delete and destroy.

Process

You need 10,000 lines.
You cannot ask any questions until you have 1,000 lines.

Artists / Resources

Julie Mehretu
Sol Lewitt
Richard Long (A line made by walking)