Based on the group critique of your drawings, you have selected your strongest composition and know how to improve upon it. Transfer this drawing to your woodblock (freehand or graphite tracing is fine). Using the tools provided, consider positive and negative space while carving your block, paying special attention your experience and ability to use a large variety of marks to add interest and variation to your image. Refer to your marking making / texture workbook. Consider:
- Positive / negative space
- A balanced composition
- Line weight and use
- Directional lines / bends
- Close up vs. far away impressions
- Figure / ground relationship
Reflection on Carving
Carving the wood was difficult and I found myself making very aggressive sharp movements to remove the amount of material I wanted. This led to me over carving some sections that messed with the way the light was supposed to hit the forms. I tried to fix this by using wood filler. The resulting texture can be seen on the final prints.
Prints:
Best Print:
Grace Dunham 