Dry Mediums

For these 4 samples I used a 2B pencil. All of these tasks taught me about control and pressure in different ways. Using a pencil is a form of dry medium and overall I found these tasks to be easy as I have quite a steady hand.

For this first task I had to simply draw straight lines as close as possible while changing the pressure of the pencil at random times.

For the second task I had to keep the pressure of the pencil that same throughout while trying to keep the wavy lines as close and as consistent as possible. This task was more difficult than the first as you can see that the lines aren't the same tone or shape. 

On this third task I had to do multiple short burst lines of the same tone and split into horizontal sections. However the lines are either too wide apart, different size/tone and the sections of lines aren't consistently straight. 

For the final task all I had to do was keep control of the pencil while continuously drawing a figure of eight without taking my pencil off the page. 

For the next set of samples I once again used the dry medium of a 2B pencil. However I was tasked to created different textures that could be applied in the future. I felt that this task was more difficult compared to the first because I am not confident with creating textures for objects or people.

For this first texture I used a technique called "Chevron". The rows were meant to be straight all the way down and the size of the "arrows" were meant to be consistent. Even though this didn't occur, I still feel that a nice texture was created. To me this texture is that of a spiked wall that you would is in that of a tomb or dungeon of some-sort. 

On this second sample I had to do angled zig-zag lines which were meant to be the same throughout. However that isn't quite what happened as you can tell. Personally I think this creates the texture of a cactus with the rough spikes.

On this texture I simply had to alternate between 3 different facing waves, changing the direction of the waves each time. To me this is more of a pattern you would see on a jumper rather than a texture to put on an object.

For the last texture all I had to do was scribble all over the page which was as easy as it sounds. To me this creates the texture of chest hair due to the curls and overall "messy" style.

For the next 4 samples  I used a 2B pencil again. However, these samples concentrate on shading/tonal techniques.

On this sample I had to go from dark to light whilst scribbling. I did this by applying quite a lot of pressure at the top but as I went down the column I would apply less pressure to create suttle tonal change throughout.  

For this sample I more or less did the same technique as the last sample but instead of scribbling I did a cross-hatch movement with my pencil.

On this sample I used the same technique again but I only made diagonal lines with the pencil.

For this last sample I used the side of my pencil to create this tonal change.

For these 4 samples I once again used  a 2B pencil (dry medium) but I also used my own finger and a rubber.

On this sample I applied a lot of pressure at the top to make it as dark as possible. I then used my own finger to smudge the extra colour from the top all the way down to the bottom.

For this sample I simply shaded in the entire section with the side of my pencil and then used a rubber to create the vertical lines.

The pencil on this sample was applied the same as the last sample. I also used the rubber again but the lines were random and diagonal.

On this last sample I tore a piece of paper, placed it towards the right-hand side and shaded it whatever I could see. I then moved the paper slightly to the left on the page to smudge the pencil to create the same shape but of a different tone. I repeated this process until there was no room left.

For the next 4 samples I used another dry medium. However instead of pencil the main focus on each sample is charcoal.

For this first sample I used the side of a piece of charcoal to cover the general area, after this I used my finger to spread the charcoal out evenly which is why the sample looks so smooth.

On this second sample I used the same technique for the background. I then used the edge of the charcoal to create the deeper and thicker horizontal lines throughout the sample. 

For this third sample I used the same technique for the background but to create this blurry texture I used a rubber. With the rubber I did quick and random motions but only in diagonal lines. 

For the last sample I once again used the same technique to cover the background of this section. I used the rubber again, however, the lines were more controlled, neat and ordered to create this pattern.

For the next 4 samples I used oil pastels and a toothpick to create the different patterns.

For this first sample I chose the colours light green and dark green. I first applied the the light green layer and then applied the layer of dark green on top. I then used the toothpick to scrape the top layer away revealing the colour underneath. 

I used the same technique from the first sample involving the toothpick. However I chose the colours grey and blue, the grey went on as the bottom layer as it was the lightest colour out of the two.

For this sample I used the same method but used a different colour scheme. I chose to use blue and green, the blue was used as the bottom layer as it was the lightest of the two.

For the last sample I chose yellow and orange for the colours that I would use. Yellow was on the bottom layer as it is the lightest colour. I then used the same toothpick technique to create the pattern.

           

Wet Mediums

For these 4 samples I was now using a wet medium (watercolours) and also during these samples I was practising with different resist techniques that could be used to create different looks and feels.

On this first sample I drew the vertical lines using an oil pastel. After this I lightly painted over the whole section with 2 watercolours and because water and oil don't mix they resist each other to create this striped look. 

For the second sample I put random dollops of glue around the area using a spreader, I then had to wait for the glue to dry. After this I lightly painted over the area, this created the rough/bumpy surface.

On the third sample I tore pieces of masking tape, stuck them down randomly onto the page. Next I lightly painted over everything with the watercolours to create this look where the masking tape is very defined.

On this last sample I cut various sizes of string and stuck them down in different places and positions using glue and a spreader. I then lightly painted over everything. Finally I peeled off one piece of string to create the white line.

On the next 2 samples I used watercolours again but was now working with primary colours.

On this first sample I only used the primary colours transitioning from yellow - blue - red - yellow. I had to mix the colours in between the colour change to make secondary colours, so in theory the order should go; yellow - green - blue - purple - red - orange - yellow.

For this sample I split the area into 8 sections, I then painted each section with a different colour which was slightly diluted. After all of the sections were dry I then used the same colours but they were more concentrated and I only used the tip of my paintbrush to create the thin dark lines on each section.

For the next 9 samples I was using acrylic paint.

Using a paintbrush I mixed the colours red and blue to create purple.

Using a paintbrush I mixed the colours yellow and blue to create green

Using a paintbrush I mixed the colours red and yellow to create orange.

Using a cotton bud I dabbed the colour yellow at the top and red at the bottom. As they both met in the middle the colour orange was created.

This time with the cotton bud I used the colours red and blue to create the colour purple in the middle when they met.

Finally with the cotton bud I used the colours yellow and blue to create the colour green in the middle of the sample. 

With this sample I used a glue spreader to spread the red acrylic to about half-way down. I used the glue spreader with the white acrylic from the bottom up to create this light red/pink and to give the overall look difference and variety.

I used the same technique for this second sample except I used yellow acrylic.

Also for the final sample I used the same technique as the past 2 samples except I used blue acrylic.

Unconventional Mediums

Across the next 12 samples I used unconventional mediums which are not often used. I also used many different techniques and appliances to create patterns and textures.

For this sample I used coffee to cover the area. To keep the colour dark I didn't dilute the coffee by using too much water. The coffee in this sample was applied with a paintbrush.

On this sample I covered the entire background with black acrylic using a paint brush. I then applied the white acrylic onto a sponge and dabbed it randomly across the page.

On this sample I painted the background with diluted coffee with a paintbrush, after it slightly dried I dipped a cotton bud into the coffee. I randomly dotted around the area to create a polka-dot effect.

On this sample I coated the entire background with coffee using a paintbrush. Then with my index finger I randomly spread white acrylic across the sample, this created a rough texture and feel.

On this sample I cut out a piece of brown paper using scissors and stuck it down with glue and a spreader. I then used my index finger again to spread white acrylic across the paper, this created a smooth but sticky texture.

On this sample I cut out sections of newspaper text and stuck them down using the glue and spreader. I then lightly covered the sample in white acrylic paint with a paintbrush, this creates a misty effect.

On this sample I simply applied a light coat of tea using a paintbrush.

On this sample I used a sponge to apply white acrylic paint and after it was dry I added a coat of very diluted grey paint.

For this sample I applied the white acrylic using a paintbrush. I then dipped a toothbrush into the coffee and splattered it across the page.

On this sample I did the exact same as the last sample except I used black acrylic instead of coffee.

On this sample I mixed both the black and white acrylic paint by smearing them onto the page with my finger.

For the final sample I applied/mixed the black and white acrylic paint with a glue spreader.