After having chosen the playground at Union Square, the group went to the playground and made 12 rubbings and 12 copies of patterns we found intriguing and wanted to explore. In addition to patterns and textures, we took photos of the objects and patterns we saw. Next, we created a mind map to explore all the objects, feelings, and people we associated with the location and began to draw images that we believed represented these descriptions. By melding these images together into a form of a dress or garment, some very unique patterns and lines that symbolized our location were fabricated. I really enjoyed delving deeper into how a simple pattern that is usually overlooked can be used to create an exciting garment.
In the afternoon, we switched classes and made many quick contours of the male figure. From a few seconds, to a few minutes, the sketches varied in detail. Proportion was stressed and we learned that a figure can be accurately measured and drawn by measuring the head with a pencil and measuring the limbs and width of the body parts using the same scale. We also learned that the environment or setting of the subject also sets the tone of the piece. Overall, it was a busy day but it was also full of learning and exploration of new design process steps and techniques of sketching.
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