Friday, February 10, 2012

2D Design Blog 2

Blog 2:    LINE
Due- Thursday,  Feb 9th

Dore:
  


Bridgett Riley:

Consider the element of line.  
What makes good line quality? Comment about the featured line drawings by Bridget Riley and Dore.  What observations can you make about how they used line? Comment on another student's reply.

11 comments:

  1. Line quality adds variety and depth to an otherwise flat image. Line quality can consist of different varieties of lines: dark, light, solid, patterned, etc.

    The Dore drawing uses line in a realistic way and forms an image that can be interpreted in a solid way. The Riley image uses lines in an abstract way to capture the eye and draw an observer in. The thick and thin curvature of the lines add interest and make a flat drawing one that stands out.

    Katelyn Daugherty

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  2. I believe that good line quality in a piece shows different types of line such as thickness, the shape of the line, etc.
    In the Dore drawing it shows a industrial object therefore using realistic lines. The lines show what that machine looks in real life. On the other hand the Riley pieces use line to create a very flowing, abstract image.
    Heather Corley

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  3. Good line quality is found when a variety of lines are used to form shape, variety, dimensions, and space. Good line quality also includes using different types of lines including thick, curved, thin, short, and long.
    Dore's drawing portrays a realistic object completely made of lines. The picture shows an image of an object that one might actually see. Riley's drawings on the other hand are much more abstract in nature with the lines being used to create a plane on which the viewer’s eyes are forced to move. Both artists use a variety of lines to obtain a desired reaction or action from the viewers.
    Kayla Phelps

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  4. I think strong marksmanship is the greatest quality about line. I think if line doesn't look strong, it doesn't always work.
    In relation to the images, the line was used cleverly to create an optical illusion. I've experimented with these types of line drawing, and--in my opinion--they are more an exercise in math and measuring than anything.
    Chase Durrance

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    1. I agree with you Chase that creating an optical illusion is more about measuring than anything.

      Tim Schueler

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  5. Line shows value in an art piece and can determine whether it is a success or not. A set of lines used can cause the piece too look to open or wide and it can also clutter then design if it's not watched carefully in the process.
    The illusion pictures are really good examples of line because they show how one line can change and make all the difference in the picture. Without the changing size of the lines, the illusion doesn't get noticed or even work sometimes.

    Brandon Harper

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  6. Line is very important to drawings. Good line quality comes from using a variety of thickness and type of line. The illusions are really difficult to draw and the line thickness and shape allow the eye to wander across the page therefore creating the illusion.

    Stephanie Bickett

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  7. Line shows a variety of different things in a drawing from good use of thickness, length, and flow. In these drawings it shows good use of flow by using line to create an optical illusion in one and the other using concise clear lines to show reality.

    Tim Schueler

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  8. Good line quality consists of the use of contour, which is used to define edges. All of the designs above execute line really well.

    Rachel Sheldon

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  9. Good line quality consists of varying thickness of the lines throughout the piece along with lines that flow with the piece. The pieces above also show that to have a good piece based on line that it takes a lot of time and precision, without that the piece will not turn out as planned.

    Hannah Hudnall

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  10. (Sara Ford)

    Good line quality is smooth, varied thickness and seamless connections to other lines. The first image shows how the artist used the density of the lines to create depth and shadow in the image, whereas the second and third image shows the effects of line direction and thickness.

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