Shape and texture

Texture can be used to compliment and imbue meaning to shape, and when used appropriately, can add huge amounts of interest to flat colour images. Texture can also be used to add tone and light and help to show the hand of the maker.

Aims
The aims of this session were to build upon the previous shape work, but thinking about texture and how this works along side shape.

Intent
The intent of the session was to put into practice texture and shape, and see how the two relate. We started by making different textures on big pieces of paper before constructing self portraits using the textures.

Evaluation
I don't really like this piece, as again I think I've been too safe and not developed enough character into it. However I have learnt a lot about texture, and how to use it sparingly in order to create strong images, which is something I didn't do in my work this time but will explore more in the future.

Questions
Could I have only used a couple of textures to ensure the outcomes wasn't too busy?
How will this impact on my future work? It links well with print based media



The work below by Ben Jones uses a simple, cohesive colour palette which contrasts well with the busy texture on the shapes, which is something I should have considered more during my process. I also think the contrast in amounts of texture, such as the texture heavy coat and plain background give room for the imagery to 'breathe' on the page.

Ben Jones

In terms of authorship, Eric Carle uses hand made quite busy textures which he then translates into simple shapes and imagery which give him a very particular style which is unmistakably his work. I also really like his regard for colour, as although it seems very simple, actually contains multiple shades and tones which add a lot of interest and tone to his imagery, which fit well with the audience of young children, as there is enough diversity in colour and shape to keep them interested whilst still possessing enough finesse to be appealing to older children.

Eric Carle