Category: Discussions (Page 3 of 3)

Choose an illustration which makes strong use of a limited palate. (5 colors or less ) Share it along with a few sentences about why you chose it, who the artist is, and how the artist uses Color Theory in the composition.

• Deconstruct the illustration:   Who created it and what process and media do you they use or what media do you think they used it is not listed.
• Share links to more of their work or their personal website.
• What does Color Techniques does the illustrator use?
• Why do you consider them effective?

Look for an illustrator who peaks your interest. Look in ads, magazines, Society of Illustrators, comics, etc.

Your sketchbook is quite possibly the most powerful tool you have in your illustration arsenal! Use it to reflect on your day, practice your skills, and fill it with your unique visual thoughts!

For this week’s discussion, read Loney Abrams’ 5 STEPS TO STARTING A SKETCHBOOK HABIT on Artspace.com, then consider the following:

• What are the writer’s suggestions about keeping a sketchbook?
• Have you ever kept a regular sketchbook?
• Are there things that have stopped you in the past from doing so?
• What do you hope to gain by keeping yours this semester?

In the article the writer shares the following quote:

• What do you think this means?

Share your thoughts here. Be sure to read and respond to your classmates’ observations! Be sure to READ the ONLINE DISCUSSION post before you begin!