So this is the process of the new design assigment, started off with a simple geometric form, then repeated enough times to create a pattern and from that we had to choose the negative and positive space we wanted to single out. Some weird things started to happen here. Hang on for the end result and critique comments.

 

First homework assignment on doodle and noodles we were supposed to do:

A.Using only straight horizontal and vertical lines, divide the page into a design that emphasizes line but develops interest in how the space is subdivided

B. Do the same thing using only diagonal lines

C. Do the same thing using only curved lines

D. Do the same thing using at least one vertical or horizontal, one diagonal, and one curved line.

I kinda have the same patterns with a bad sun tan on my back after  a fun weekend filled with fall fest, bike rides and farmer´s markets.

 

Some comments that were made of my work in class:

One of them looks like a story: the squiggly lines look like people trying to get to work, then comes the sunset and they to their homes in the mountains.

Some unifying principles that people  saw were: rhythm, repetition and variety.

I still need to work on my craftsmanship and how to make the negative space more interesting in the other three layouts.

 

 

Welcome to my Blog,

During the following weeks I will be posting the weekly highlights of my experience living in Savannah.  I come from Guatemala, in Central America, and even though I’m used to a different lifestyle it was time for a change. I graduated from a bachelor in architecture now looking for a bachelors in painting. Yes, its a 180 degree turn in my career but I’m more than happy with my decision.

So, fun facts so far about Savannah:

1. Cars will absolutely stop when your trying to get by(or that’s what they want you to believe)

2. Everyone is interested to know why you choose Savannah, and want to show you around.

(I had a lady in the grocery store who practically did the grocery shopping for me. She took groceries in and out of my cart as she pleased, telling me her life story and recommending me the best products and places in town. I know have a month’s worth of food in my fridge. As soon as I got out of the store another lady wanted to offer me a ride home, and even though I told her I lived half a block away she was kind enough to walk me home and help me with my groceries.)

3. It rains. No. It pours with out any warning.

(This is a reminder for my self to always carry an umbrella, but first I have to buy one)