Day 1
What did you learn merging 3 images looking for a narrative?
-When choosing the images I need to consider whether they are effective, which means if they have interesting angles, space playing and the elements work together to create a narrative.
-I think the exercise of selecting shapes to create a narrative is useful. In 2-shape drawings, I think it’s important to put unique angles and the blocking shapes in, such as blocking shapes of building. In 5-shape drawings, add some representative elements in.
-Use black and white effectively. Black can be used on shadows and dark areas to add depth and sense of narrative. White can be used on the object far away from the viewpoint, so it can create an open area.
DAY 2
What did you learn translating your drawing into a plate?
-The pencil used to translate drawing need to be soft, otherwise it doesn’t work. I didn’t pay attention to this at first, so I had to redo the parts I had already done.
-When translating, the drawing needs to be turned over. Otherwise the final piece is going to be reverse when printed out.
-Translating drawing into a plate successfully depends on how carefully you’ve considered your drawing, such as black and white and the subtle details.
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After curving the edge of a shape, I just tear the surface off. So some mottled sense would come out when printing it out, which fits the effect of textures on the stone road I want to create in my work.
I curves the pavement in varies depth to clarify them and imply different shades.
Day 3-CRIT
-Can you find a narrative in the illustration? Which?
“Yes. The lights and shadows work effectively and it more like a plot in a film. Showing the back of the hooded person makes the illustration narrative.”
-Is the print representing in a clear way an idea or concept?
“The sense I got from the illustration is heavy and depressing. The pavement and buildings on the two sides created depth successfully and I can’t even see where’s the end. The horror and depression seem to be continuing without an end.”
-Are the parts of the illustration balanced?
“I like the sharp shapes and the blocking shapes of buildings on the two sides. But maybe white space is a little bit too much? The arch could work better when in black.”
-Does the background bring extra information and help the character to create a narrative?
“Yes. I like the depth created by the pavement and the direction of buildings, which give the sense of a dark and narrow space.”
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Drawing is really my weakness and I feel quite unconfident when doing this project. I tried my best to draw things and be sure everything make sense. I am satisfied by the wet, dark narrative I created, but still, the hooded man could be more specific, such as the folds on his raincoat.