- How do dreams inspire imagination, creative activity and representation?
1. Define the Problem: (write it, along with the parameters at the top of your page)
You are challenged to create a work of art that is a representation of a personal dream or nightmare to achieve an interesting and unique artwork.
a. you must demonstrate your understanding of value and the illusion of depth/space
b. you must think of a way to visually represent your dream or nightmare
c. you may use graphite, charcoal, pen and ink or colored pencil
2. Brainstorm
3. Make a Decision
4. Collect References
5. Refine your References
6. Start exploring what you will do and what it will look like
7. Make a Decision
8. Make it!
You are challenged to create a work of art that is a representation of a personal dream or nightmare to achieve an interesting and unique artwork.
a. you must demonstrate your understanding of value and the illusion of depth/space
b. you must think of a way to visually represent your dream or nightmare
c. you may use graphite, charcoal, pen and ink or colored pencil
2. Brainstorm
- Start by thinking about your dreams and nightmares, choose key words
- choose at least 2 topics that you feel strongly about
- Create a simple mind map using free association and borrowed ideas
- Refine your list
3. Make a Decision
- Choose which images or symbols have the greatest resonance within you.
4. Collect References
- Begin looking for references that are related to your subject matter.
- Begin looking for references that are related to your artistic style.
5. Refine your References
- Choose the references that you will use in your work, and print or make them easily accessible
6. Start exploring what you will do and what it will look like
- Make at least 4 sketches
- Make notes
- Include media and technique explorations
7. Make a Decision
- Choose your best ideas and get ready to create!
8. Make it!