Project 1: Pattern Study

Project 1: Pattern Study is a drawing from observation of a close-up view of various cut-up fruits or vegetables such as purple cabbage, kiwi fruit, bell pepper, or orange. Students may use pen and ink, charcoal, dry pastel, or any other drawing media. A selection of vegetables will be provided by the instructor; students may bring their own if preferred.


SUGGESTED MATERIALS:

Black or colored fine point and/or ultra-fine-point Sharpie markers
White drawing paper
OR
Vine charcoal
Compressed charcoal
Black, white, and/or sepia Conte sticks
Dry pastel
White or toned charcoal paper
Optional: Vegetable, patterned cloth


EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK:

Pastel on paper by Jonathan Hansen

Pen and ink on paper by Kris Kellenberger

Pen and ink on paper by Susan Baxter

Colored pencil and watercolor on paper by Douglas Lack

Cut paper collage by Ellen Taylor

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