Sketchbooks

Sketchbooks

>MOST VALUABLE TOOL<

• Place to develop ideas
• Transformative moments
• Pressing an idea to the page

>Sketchbook pages of drawing in response to chosen visual subject - BE CREATIVE AND PLAY - DO WHAT INTERESTS YOU

From the list of words, I decided to choose Native American. This is because they use a lot of pattern work in their culture, on bags, clothes, shoes, art work. I personally really enjoy looking at pattern and mark making, so thought that this theme would be best for me as I wouldn't get bored of it quickly which is quite important in terms of getting the work done.

Pencil drawing - line

Pencil drawing - tonal/line work

Biro drawing - line and texture

In the bowl/vase drawings I tried to be more experimental. doing a mixture of quick line sketches and tonal work. By doing this I can see what kind of style is best to work in for this project and for myself in general. 

However I don't think I was experimental enough, playing it quite safe by using a monochrome scheme and limited media of pencil and pen. The whole point of the sketchbook is to be experimental and see if new or what materials work. I need jot down any thoughts and be experiential with ideas and I don't think this really reflects that. In my later tasks I definitely need to use my sketchbook more and never get rid of any work even if I think it's 'rubbish' - LEARN FROM MISTAKES DON'T HIDE FROM THEM