Shadows:

For this task, I have been focusing on shadows. Firstly, I have taken multiple pictures of a figure. After choosing one of these images, I have used tracing paper to simply the shadows into shapes. When doing this task, I have so far produced three outcomes. 

My first piece was created by using pen. I think that using this medium was effective as I was able to apply different amounts of pressure to make different tones. Applying different amounts of tone has made my piece of work successful because I've been able to show a good balance between light and dark areas. Also, I believe that the light areas can be viewed as uses of negative spacing. 

For my second piece, I chose to use one colour only. To create my drawing, I used a pink coloured pencil. I liked using this medium because I was able to make a mixture of delicate and heavy lines. The combination of these different pieces of linework can suggest different amounts of tone and lighting. Another reason why I liked using this medium is because I was able to apply the uses of texture. For example, I made short, faint lines to add texture to the figures hair. I believe that this piece is successful as I have tried using a different medium to experiment with colour yet I still used a simple structure. 

 

Finally, for my last piece of work, I have applied the uses of pattern. Because I've been using traditional methods within my work, I chose to collage the shadows with card. On top of this card, I added patterns by using gel pens. For the rest of this piece, I have used coloured pencils. I like this piece of work because I have shown the uses of mixed media. However, I believe this drawing could of been improved by adding more detail to the background. I could of done this by using watercolor. For future lessons, I would like to continue using pattern and collage within my work. This is because I think that pattern works well when adding further details and texture. I think that collaging makes work visually interesting.