In this assignment, we had to choose 5 groups of objects thinking about 5 things that would fit into those groups.The only limits were You cannot use the frame of the paper to crop an object AND these objects cannot sit on a surface or ground.
After those categories were decided, I had to come up with a few sketches from an item in each category. In the picture above, my sketch ideas are featured on the right. And below is the actual sketches.
I decided to continue the project on sketch #3. I got the best ideas from that sketch and played around with it.
After these sketches, I made a final draft pictured below:
I am pleased with the final product! The piece features linear forms with closed shapes, except for the sun’s rays and gesture lines for the stars which add a nice contrast. The composition effectively guides the viewer’s eye to the central question mark or possibly the hat, depending on your perspective – serving as the dominant focal point due to its size and strategic placement. The overlapping elements create a strong visual impact, and the sun might actually be the most dominant feature overall. I love the texture the hat brings, especially with the pom pom appearing fluffy adding depth and interest to the piece. The bottom right corner is particularly satisfying to me. If I were to consider any adjustments, I would tweak the sun for less “open” space. The repitition and scaling of the stars really enhance the sense of depth. Overall, I believe this piece is dynamic and succesful in its use of overlapping, shading, size variation, and thoughtful placement.