Our class was given the task of creating a free choice piece that would fit into our individual chosen portfolios. Being torn between the world of 2D Design and Drawing, I decided to incorporate elements of each into my project in order to create flexibility. The design and use of space makes the piece move and blend with the background, and in essence ignores the complexity, or in this case simplicity, of the foreground. In order to create a thought provoking foreground image that contrasted with the simple colors and shapes behind it, I decided to use a flowing image of a "ghostly" woman. By using sketch 'n wash pencils I was able to render her and skew her lines with the "wash" feature of the pencils. Also, by adding a smudged handprint in white, I was able to add an other element of contrast. The rules of thirds is strictly followed in my piece, and other elements such as movement, contrast and color are seen throughout. I used my time in class wisely to create my project, and even came in most mornings on my free period to create the substrate and the drawing itself. I love how it turned out, and in all honesty I wouldn't change a thing on it. I used all sorts of media on it, such as: paint, tissue paper, charcoal, pastels, and pencil. By using all of those media, I was able to create a simple, yet engaging, piece with complex methods of construction.
