The new theme for our Tuesday art class is inspired by structure, and something associated with whatever we choose. Pier and pebble was suggested as an idea, or maybe tree and leaf, you get the idea! I decided to go with Pier and pattern, mainly because I can see so much pattern within the structure of Eastbourne pier.
From the photos I have taken, (above) I decided to make some small sketches by isolating areas with a small paper viewfinder.
I had previously sketched the image above from one of the photos, but felt it was a bit too involved.
Keeping the idea of pattern in mind, I also decided to explore the diamond shapes from the edging above the pier strutts. Some of the internal structures are visible through the apertures, giving some interesting opportunities for design.
I have tried to simplify the arches and struts under the pier, using a background of pastel colours for the collaged metal arches to stand against.
Rubbings, or frottage from the collaged areches have given me further options for development.
Adding colour and texture is giving me yet more interesting options.
I have also made a collagraph plate from the diamond shapes, with some of the structured shapes I can see through the apertures. I used yellow and dark blue ink, which when overlaid with each other has given me areas of green.
Lots more ideas to work on from all of the above, I'm really enjoying the process of playing around with it all at the moment.
The rough sketch above was made during today's class, and each one of us had to think of an object that can be found either on the beach or the pier. We then made a quick sketch of each with our chosen drawing tool, without taking it from the surface of the paper. I must confess that I made another one when I returned home, before isolating areas and sketching them into small squares.
Plenty more work, (and fun) to be had from this yet, and I'm looking forward to finding out where it will all lead me!
Hope you've enjoyed reading about it, and thanks for joining me.
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