Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Fragmented project method ideas


"Shattered Values" project:
1. Draw an image
2. Divide up the picture plane by tracing a ruler (or stencil) in many directions
3. Shade each fragment with a gradient.



If you think this looks difficult --- it's not! 
Here's a video tutorial about this method that was designed for first graders:



Another option: divide up the picture by tracing a stencil:

click either picture for instructions and samples



Fill each fragment with of colors instead of gradients:
Artist: Emanuel Ologeano 


CUT YOUR REFERENCE PICTURES

1. Cut your reference images
2. Arrange them & glue them down
3. Draw the fragmented collage
click for instructions

FRAGMENTED COLLAGE
1. Chop up your drawing, photos, printed papers, etc.
2. Collage them together:
Click for instructions
Another option: replace some pieces with other paper:





Some other images that might inspire:



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Yeah, this Tom Mervik dude is pretty awesome


Samson Flexor, Self Portrait, 1947-48



use more than one reference photo; collage them together and draw


No need to just make a drawing... check these out!








Pablo Picasso - "Mandolin" (1914)


Pablo Picasso - Cardboard Guitar (1912)

Dog Sculpture by Terrell Powell