Subtractive Drawing:
Subtractive drawing is a technique in which the drawing surface is covered with graphite or charcoal and then erased to make the image. In a subtractive drawing approach, the artist lays the chosen medium across a surface (paper) and then uses a mark making tool (eraser) to pull out highlights and midtones. The end result focuses on shapes and shadows, which emerge from the dark background.
Jim Dine and other tool art
Subtractive drawing is a technique in which the drawing surface is covered with graphite or charcoal and then erased to make the image. In a subtractive drawing approach, the artist lays the chosen medium across a surface (paper) and then uses a mark making tool (eraser) to pull out highlights and midtones. The end result focuses on shapes and shadows, which emerge from the dark background.
Jim Dine and other tool art
Task#1: 9x8 paper
Task#2: Eraser as a tool
This is subtractive method meaning we are taking material away not adding.
Task#3: Exploration
value scale, basic shapes, organic line quality
Task#4: 12x14 paper
Application
Select a subject to explore subtractive charcoal drawing
Take picture of your process for your process page.
Task#5: Closure
Process Page
- take a picture of the tools we will be using:
- charcoal, kneaded eraser, gum eraser, pink pearl eraser and compressed charcoal stick
- cover your paper with the compressed charcoal
- blend charcoal with hand to make a smooth surface
Task#2: Eraser as a tool
This is subtractive method meaning we are taking material away not adding.
Task#3: Exploration
value scale, basic shapes, organic line quality
Task#4: 12x14 paper
Application
Select a subject to explore subtractive charcoal drawing
Take picture of your process for your process page.
Task#5: Closure
Process Page
- picture of your tools with description
- picture of your value studies
- step by step pictures of your final subtractive charcoal drawing
- process / technique-discussion
- reflection
- future application
Task#6: Process Portfolio
A). Project Plan Visual Research:
Thumbnail sketches, media studies, reference images, materials, size, concept or meaning
A). Project Plan Visual Research:
Thumbnail sketches, media studies, reference images, materials, size, concept or meaning
B). Artist Connection Visual Research:
Media Study, artist images, analysis, artistic intent, brief background on the artist, personal connection to your work.
Media Study, artist images, analysis, artistic intent, brief background on the artist, personal connection to your work.