| TOPIC | MEDIA/TECHNIQUE | STYLE |
1. Drawing. Figure drawing, self-portrait--current expression; Interpretive composition of past and future; single, group, varied ages, or action/posed; nature studies; still lifes; all subjects. | Pencil--light (h),dark (b); Pastels-dry and oil, mixed media; Charcoal, Conte Crayon, paper variety; Colored Pencils--dry, wet; reverse color; mixed media; format and paper variety; Ink--brush, pen, wet/dry, washes, textures, resists- washouts. | Realism--photographic/interpretive, Geometric,--curved, linear, invented forms; Abstract interpretations--pseudo-realism, non-objective, surrealistic; fantasy; expressive color. |
2. Landscapes/ Seascapes. Seasonal compositions---water, rock, plant, tree, foliage, sky, etc; imaginative scenes; figure, animal compositions; | Water Colors---wet/dry brush, resists, gesso, mixed media; style variety; Acrylics--surface, textural variation, color blends/control; collages and mixed media. Mixed media--ink, paint, collages; | Impressionism---interpretive style and color; Pointillism; Composite Painting---varied styles, techniques; color, textural control and contrasts. |
3. Still Life. Interesting textures, objects, placements; working in layers; 3D aspects; | All Drawing, painting, and mixed media; Collage. | Realistic, Abstract, Interpretive; |
4. Graphic Arts. Silk screen, Block prints, Lithography; Composites. | Tool cutting competence; shading contrasts; | All historical modes;Color interests--multi-blends, reversals, collage backgrounds and replacements. |
5. Collages. Mixed media; color controlled; material contrasts; textural interests, Figure studies, Still Life, Land/seascapes; Nature subjects. | 2D Materials--Opaque/transparent papers/boards, foils, wallpapers; 3D materials,---Fabric, strings/cords/yarns, laces; sand; found objects; Metal shapes,wires; Wood shapes, scrapings, sawdust; nuts; gems; Your material innovations. | Historic and contemporary styles;Your intuitive arrangements--attachment methods, placement controls, quality craftsmanship. |
6. 3-D Work. Sculpture;Pottery; Jewelry;Craft interpretations; Weaving. | Plaster, clay, stone, Jewelry metals and gems---filigree; layered; processes; sheet/wire combinations; stone setting; repetitive shapes; Furniture, basketry, metal, fabric creations | Pertinent to Medium--textured, polished; glazed, bisqueware; soft/firm sculpture; technical competence, quality craftsmanship, application/rendering, and process execution. |
7. Painting | Variety of media, ---quality execution, compositional interest, uniqueness and design capability; | Your interpretive relevance and application; all historic and current modes of expression validated by your visual statements. |
Amend this list in whatever ways would encourage your own personal preferences and depth of expression. It is "invitational", not "conclusive". |
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