14/2/18
Formative feedback
Because the report was conducted via a google hangout I will simply summarise here the points we covered.
PART THREE Portrait and figure
Overall Comments
PROJECT 1 Observing the Human Figure
E1) Drawing the human figure
I can see that you are considering the volume of the figure – this is good
E2) Linear figure study
good start – your brush strokes are a little heavy handed and all similar stroke size which
tends to flatten the image.
E3) Tonal figure study
Nice drawings, fairly loose but descriptive.
Final study in colour – While there are some lovely moments in the colour work, there is an inconsistency in the tonal structure, e.g. the dark linear tones distract from the subtle colour tones; the hair lacks the same tonal range as elsewhere
E1) Self portrait
The neck is complicated – it’s worth studying the anatomy
Obvious progress through the exercise – good
E2) Head and shoulders portrait
Some lovely colour work in the skin tones – really feels like skin in different light situations -well done. Be careful of edges – consider the effect of hard versus soft; if there needs to be a transition or shadow.
E3) Creating Mood and atmosphere
Little too evident that it is a photographic copy
E4) Conveying character
We talked about the ‘uncanny’ – a fleeting moment captured with very considered brush
strokes. Good that your intention is clear – i.e. to learn from analysing – but having done this it is necessary to consider the effect of the result.
PROJECT 3 People in Context
E1) A Figure in an interior
This works so well because you drew from life and used photographic reference after.
We talked about warm/cool colour use and how to explore ways of laying down the paint so that brush strokes are evident or not.
E2) Telling a Story
We talked about the focus of the composition being so much about the gesture of the
upward thrust of the arm – almost an abstract composition and therefore have to deliver each aspect more fully in terms of their abstract qualities.
Feedback on assignment
Portrait
Good likeness – I can feel the person there. Great that you have found a way to get the
acrylics to work for you – showing your self led motivation – well done.
We talked about the effect of using sketchy lines, how they distract from the areas done with more care.
We talked about colour theory and being more considered with your use of colour overall, in the same way that you would consider composition.
Sketchbooks
We talked about how to make them useful to you to ensure you are building your momentum and capturing your learning.
Research
Although you are gaining information and understanding from your research you are not identifying it. Your comments are factual and neutral. You need to use your research to help inform your own practice.
Use proper Harvard referencing
Learning Logs or Blogs/Critical essays
We talked about identifying your learning in order to capture it – be specific.
Suggested reading/viewing
Look up about colour theory.
Here is a little video that may be useful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj1FK8n7WgY
Pointers for the next assignment
• Reflect on our video chat in your learning log
• Embrace the outdoors and the environment
Well done – you have produced some good work for this assignment. I look forward to your
next assignment.
Tutor name Ilsa Brittain
Date 14/02/2018
Next assignment due 12/04/2018, Google Hangout report to be held at 3pm
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