Shape

SHAPE

>Minimal and dynamic results

>Often used in commercial context

-People see more when there's less

• Enzo Mari
• Noma Bar
• Luke Best
• Charlie Harper

cut outs

cut outs

cut outs

pen

>This drawing is still got line work in it and not just basic shapes. I think it's because I've never just done shape work before so found it hard to get out of this bubble of how I usually create work. So I would just add line to my work without even thinking - GET THIS OUT OF MY HEAD

cut out with textured background

I've always loved doing paper cuts, so when we got given this task I was excited to be able to get out my craft knife once more. I like it because it forces you to think only in shape which is very helpful for me coming from a background where pencil was my best friend. Although I really struggled when I tried to create only shape when using other materials such as pen. I found that I'd always draw the outline first then fill it with shape. But I know the only way I can stop doing this is by lots of practice, must think shape! 

(a couple of days later)

I've only just noticed that I didn't use collage for this exercise. That is one of the best ways of being forced to use shape, how did I not think about this!?!?!?