Thank you for taking the time to note these down-- these are wonderful!
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On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:55 AM, "Adams, Kelly" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I love this kind of exercise for a journal. Here are some ideas I use with
> my classes.
>
> 1. Quick sketches: Capturing movement, Light, Images in series showing
> change, Object observation
> 2. Extended sketches - various subjects
> 3. Daily document: Observe an object, situation, or event (daily ritual)
> over a period of days. Create a number drawings or one drawing with lots of
> layers
> 4. Memory Box: Collect a number of objects in a box that are significant
> natural mementos of place. Describe the significance of each memento in your
> journal. Drawings are based on items in the box emphasizing your personal
> associations rather than form, proportion, shape and color.
> 5. Images in seriesÅ take 3 small observational drawings and enlarge each
> to double the size through drawing. Each becoming more detailed either by
> continued observation or by imagination. Then take two of those and double
> their size through drawing. The process can go on infinitely.
> 6. Draw an object as signifier of experience, values, desire, or mood
> through distortion, color elaboration, etc.
> 7. Abstraction: Conceptual subjects, visualizations, invented, abstracted,
> non objective, explorations of pure form
> 8. Consider two unrelated objects and visually describe how they are
> similar
> 9. Examine a list of image ideas to find common themes or similarities
> 10. Pick a natural object and draw 20 variations of it for example 20 uses
> for a sweet gum ball.
> 11. Draw a sound.
> 12. Draw a shadow.
> Enjoy!
> Kelly Adams
>
>
>
>
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>> Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:24:47 +0800
>> From: Patty Hudak <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Re: DRAWING-RESEARCH Digest - 25 Jan 2012 to 6 Feb 2012 (#2012-8)
>>
>> Hello Drawing Researchers;
>>
>> I am setting up a challenge/project with my students. The challenge is that we
>> are going to commit to drawing 15 minutes a day for 30 days in a row.
>>
>> It's just straight drawing, not worrying about result, theme, style, critical
>> voice-- hoping to establish the habit if drawing into their lives, with weekly
>> meetings for accountability.
>>
>> I am going to give them daily suggestions, but also I expect that themes will
>> emerge. Actually, I am curious about what will happen.
>>
>> Can you please send me suggestions of 15 minute exercises that you think will
>> fit this model. The drawings are all being done in a sketchbook, so something
>> like visual journaling, but also can be more mindless. The idea is to get rid
>> of the resistance, perfectionism, self doubt-- the kind of things that would
>> keep someone from successfully following through. The idea is oriented towards
>> the practice, not the result.
>>
>> You are a great resource!
>>
>> Thank you!!
>>
>> Patty Hudak
>>
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