Challenge 8

Challenge # 8 - Friday, 27 April 2007

Challenge # 4 Hostess – Cynthia Morgan

Theme - Design Project

Design Element – Shape, Line, and Value

Source: The Quilter's Book of Design by Ann Johnston

--- The object of the project is to start with one image and end withanother.

Part 1* Pick a photo that has distinct lines and/or shapes in it
* Use a black pen to draw a few of the shapes or lines you like very quickly andsimply on small pieces of paper approximately 4" x 4"(or draw 4boxes on a full size sheet of paper). Fill the space.

* Look atwhat you have drawn and look again at the photo. Look for otherinteresting shapes or lines and draw more. (Remember you are not drawingthe picture, you are taking out some of its elements and simplifyingthem. Make 8-10 quick drawings (1-3 minutes each).

* Try differentvariations, such as
* Make the elements repeat with more or less space between them,
* Move them into a symmetrical or asymmetrical arrangement,
* Changethe size and orientation of the elements,
* Take one of the drawnelements and draw a mirror image next to it.

* Keep your lines simple and look for elements that interest you orcan make interesting combinations

Part 2
* Pick one of your line drawings and make 4 copies of it

* Shadethe shapes and lines in four completely different value patterns with3-6 values of gray, including black and white

Part 3
* Pick one of your value patterns to use as inspiration for a smallart quilt


Discussion – If you have Ann Johnston's book, this exercisestarts on page 129 and shows an example. I have 2 examples on my blogif you need help visualizing how the exercise can work (though I thinkit's best to just give it a shot blindly…you will surpriseyourself!)

http://cynthiaannmorgan.blogspot. com/

Important: Do the drawings quickly…don't agonize over it,don't think about it, just do it quickly. Parts 1 & 2 together should only take one hour at the most (really!). And as always, havefun!