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Contemporary Artists who Draw ... a wonderful resource list!

FIRELEI BÁEZ Not Even Unalterable Limitations ,  2012 Gouache  and graphite on canvas Choose the contemporary artist from this list of many... One of these artists will be the basis of your research paper and will be compared to a drawing from Prehistory to 1960. Contemporary Artists  Who Draw: Njideka Akunyili njidekaakunyili.com David Bailin www.bailinstudio.com/ Anna Barriball www.frithstreetgallery.com Julian Beever www.julianbeever.net/ Kent Bellows www.bellows-exhibition.com Joe Biel www.joebiel.com/ Mary Borgman www.annnathangallery.com Troy Brauntuch www.troybrauntuch.com Paul Caster www. paulcaster.com Vija Celmins  www.moma.org/collection/artist.php?artist_id=1048 mckeegallery.com/artists/vija-celmins/ hammer.ucla.edu/exhibitions/2007/vija-celmins/ www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/vija-celmins-2731 Amelie Chabannes www. ameliechabannes.com/selected-works/ Paul Chiappe www. paulchiappe.com/  ...

Project #3: Sighting Practices in Vine Charcoal

WK #4: Project #3 assignment > 18 x 24" drawing paper 3 rectilinear forms arranged into a composition In 5 or more values Excellent composition strategies Completed in vine charcoal and kneaded erasers

Principles of Visual Design

Symmetry Bi-lateral symmetry vertical / horizontal axis Bilateral Symmetry - horizontal axis B Bilateral Symmetry - vertical  axis Radial symmetry  - elements that are arranged around a central point  Domed  Ocular  (window) in architecture a sea urchin Op-Art  Such a strong contrast between black and white our eyes are unable to focus and thus optically look as if the drawing is moving Emphasis through strong light source = Chiaroscuro  Emphasis   is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention. It is the focal point. Usually, the maker will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc. Movement   is the path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. Such movement can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color within the work of art or design. Horizo...