Week 05

Assignment 5.0 – Reading:  Abstraction

  1. Read pages 160-163,  Abstraction, Shape/Volume in preparation for Assignment 5.1

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Assignment 5.1 – Paths and Shapes [continued]

Abstract art uses a visual language of shape, form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world.   – Rudolf Arnheim, Visual Thinking

A. Layers and Modes
B. Stroke Path (Ring)
C. Fill Path (Circle)

  • Upon completion save a full res. PSD file for your archive

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Assignment 5.2 – Paths and Brushes [continued]

Abstract art uses a visual language of shape, form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world.   – Rudolf Arnheim, Visual Thinking

A. Pen Tool
B. Stroking Paths with Brushes
C. Manipulating Anchor Points

  • Upon completion save a full res. PSD file for your archive