As part of this process we as the 'Artist' have to explore the use of how the 'Mark-making' tools work in conjunction with the 'Support' and make judgements as to whether the combination of both is successful. You have access to a number of ways in which you can produce your images - digitally and traditionally. Some of you may have access to additional methods such as 'Ink Jet' printers at home so have a larger range of potential supports for your experiments.
With a broad selection of mark-making materials...
HB pencil
2 B Pencil
4 B Pencil
Biro
High-lighter pens
Chalk
Charcoal
Water-colour paint
Goache paint.
Poster paint.
Oil paint.
Acrylic paint.
Coloured pencils
Conte pencils
Water-colour pencils
Fine-liners
OHP pens
Permanent markers
Dry wipe board markers
Get all of the supports that you have got access to... Search out or use the hyperlinks here to find more information on the characteristics and properties of these papers. Record this information with samples of the different papers/supports...
Photo-copy paper more here
Photo-copy card (CRU)
Ink Jet paper from home
Kentmere VC Select
And try all the different mark making materials (pens/pencils/paints) on the surface. Number each one and then write up your observations of how they work in conjunction with the support. Again describe the characteristics of the materials - thick, runny, oily, fine, watery, translucent, opaque etc. Does it react with the paper, or sit on top of the paper, does it rub off or is absorbed, is it neat or untidy, does it look like it has potential or does it look unprofessional.
Watch these videos here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnDaY14SRpM Nudity warning
To see the potential for some of these techniques.
To see the potential for some of these techniques.
