Various notions of non-representational--or abstract--imagery will be explored through the inventive use of both traditional and non-traditional drawing media. Through abstraction one can experience a withdrawal from worldly objects, the mind becomes disengaged and subject matter can be approached through purely theoretical, conceptual or intuitive considerations.

Line and lines

• Intro to materials and materials list

• String project: division of room with colored string, the penetration of space. Like a giant cobweb.Graphic response using line. Considerations of depth, direction, composition.

• A series of drawings using pencil, colored pencils, charcoal, straight edges, varying width; color; washes (use of brushes) and value changes; eraser drawings on white paper that has been blackened out with charcoal; light, movement, depth, and emotion.

Curves and straight lines

• Fantastic architecture series

• Non-functional constructions

• Geometric forms in space (two values plus white) on brown paper

• Illustration of contrasts: thick/thin, much/little, rest/motion, high/low, light/dark, horizontal/vertical. A variety of media will be explored as well as gravity fed (drips) and flung marks (toothbrush spatters).

• Action drawing. Combinations/incorporation of various different mark-making techniques

• Grid series; crossword puzzles; following a set of directions or rules; math.

• Collage: cutting up past drawings and reassembling

• Use of stencils, letters, text.

• Explore repetition, movement, density.

• Concrete poetry and connections; irony; humor.

• Mystery objects: drawing blind from unknown objects in paper bags just by sense of feel. Large scale drawings from these drawings.

• Out of focus slide progression project. A slide will be projected in three stages: extremely out of focus; clearer; then more clear and perhaps identifiable.

- tool box
- erasers: kneaded, white plastic
- scissors, razor blades
- "Yes" paste
- charcoal brick
- charcoal sticks
- white conté
- white charcoal pencils
- charcoal pencils
- HB pencils
- brushes
- blue painter's tape
- sponges
- pad 18 x 24 inch Bristol paper
- workable spray fixative*

Instructor will request additional specific items when appropriate.
* Drawings sprayed ONLY in designated room in the print making studio.