Compositional Aesthetics

For this project, Compositional Aesthetics we had to experiment with creating a visual handbook of ten images per book- however, each book was based on three different subjects- observational, mark making and drawings inspired by research themes. This project was quite challenging in many ways, mainly as we had to think spontaneously and come up with quick ideas and drawings- which is usually quite hard for me as i like to take my time to research and plan what I'm doing.

Observational drawings 

Here are my observational drawings in response to the Compositional Aesthetics project. As the title for this part of project was 'observational'- I decided to draw these at life drawing, as I was observing other people. It was actually quite enjoyable too, as they used different kinds of animal masks whilst posing- creating these rather unusual, quirky images- of half animal, half person. 

Prior to drawing these images, I was researching some of Egon Schiele's drawings, in which he has used white pencil to outline the figures in his drawings- for these compositions here, I wanted to experiment with using this technique. I think the outcome of this was actually quite successful as it really outlines, and accentuates the figures in some of these drawings. 

Mark Making

Inspired by Research Themes/ Archives

Prior to creating these compositions, I had been researching artists such as Marlene Dumas, Antony Gormley- trying to incorporate their sense of tranquility.