I have chosen the complimentary colour scheme of red and green as seen in the images from the nature. I used a triangle as my stamp as this shape can be seen in star shapes.
Saturday, 5 March 2016
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
Module One Chapter One
Research on Stars or Crosses
I have decided to base my research on stars.
The main difference between a cross and a star is that a cross usually has 2 intersecting lines – x – whereas a star has 3 or more intersecting lines.
My definition of a star is as follows:
A star is a representation of a celestial object, with rays or lines radiating out from a central spot. This is to mimic the rays of light emanating from a point of light as seen in the night sky.
The word star appears in many different phrases:
I found the research enjoyable and kept going off on tangents with one search triggering many others. The amount of images of star shapes is bewildering and it has taken me a while to narrow down the images to fit onto 2 sheets of A4 paper. I decided to split them into man-made shapes (page one) and shapes from nature (page two).
Page one shows the wide variety of forms that can represent a star, ranging from a simple 5 point star to complex geometric patterns. It was only when I started to look that I realised how stars are all around us in everyday life. They have given artists inspiration to design, jewellery, wallpaper, quilts, tiles, mirrors and mosaics to name a few.
Page two shows that the star shape can also be found in nature, ranging from tiny grains of sand to seed pods.
Page three comprises of line drawings of images found during my research. I particularly like the Islamic designs but also the fact that by combining other shapes such as triangles, squares, diamonds, pentagons and hexagons a range of simple or complex star designs can be created.
COLOUR CIRCLE
I found the colour work very interesting as I haven't done anything like this since I was at school. I used a set of Dayler & Rowney acrylic paints. This choice did restrict me when when mixing colours for myself as they didn't contain two different hues of each of the primary colours as suggested. Despite this I now have a much better understanding of how the colour wheel works. I did notice that when mixing shades only a tiny amount of black is needed to darken the colour whereas only a small amount of colour needs to be added to white to produce a tint.
Time taken 10 hours
I have decided to base my research on stars.
The main difference between a cross and a star is that a cross usually has 2 intersecting lines – x – whereas a star has 3 or more intersecting lines.
My definition of a star is as follows:
A star is a representation of a celestial object, with rays or lines radiating out from a central spot. This is to mimic the rays of light emanating from a point of light as seen in the night sky.
The word star appears in many different phrases:
Star anise
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See stars
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It’s written in the stars
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Lone Star
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Thank your lucky stars
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Star fruit
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Star Wars / Trek
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Shooting star
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Wish upon a star
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Stars in your eyes
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Star crossed lovers
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Five star
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Star of Bethlehem
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You’re a star
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Super star
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Star nosed mole
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Gold star
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North / Pole Star
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Star of David
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Star quality
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A-star
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Pop / Rock / Film star
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Michelin star
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Star studded
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Reach for the stars
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Co-star
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Starfish
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Rising Star
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Star spangled banner
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All star
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Star of stage and screen
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Star sign
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Star struck
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Starlight
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I found the research enjoyable and kept going off on tangents with one search triggering many others. The amount of images of star shapes is bewildering and it has taken me a while to narrow down the images to fit onto 2 sheets of A4 paper. I decided to split them into man-made shapes (page one) and shapes from nature (page two).
Page one shows the wide variety of forms that can represent a star, ranging from a simple 5 point star to complex geometric patterns. It was only when I started to look that I realised how stars are all around us in everyday life. They have given artists inspiration to design, jewellery, wallpaper, quilts, tiles, mirrors and mosaics to name a few.
Page two shows that the star shape can also be found in nature, ranging from tiny grains of sand to seed pods.
Page three comprises of line drawings of images found during my research. I particularly like the Islamic designs but also the fact that by combining other shapes such as triangles, squares, diamonds, pentagons and hexagons a range of simple or complex star designs can be created.
COLOUR CIRCLE
I found the colour work very interesting as I haven't done anything like this since I was at school. I used a set of Dayler & Rowney acrylic paints. This choice did restrict me when when mixing colours for myself as they didn't contain two different hues of each of the primary colours as suggested. Despite this I now have a much better understanding of how the colour wheel works. I did notice that when mixing shades only a tiny amount of black is needed to darken the colour whereas only a small amount of colour needs to be added to white to produce a tint.
Time taken 10 hours
Sunday, 31 January 2016
Trial to show my tutor
I am really looking forward to starting this new creative endeavour.
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