Reading 7

How to Think Physically
Draw: explore line and shapes
Build: transform into 3D objects
Photograph: look at it through a lens
Conceptualize: bring content and meaning
Refine: bring together as a whole

How to Take the Matter Outside
Texture: physical qualities of the printed media
Climate catalysts: change in your ingredients
Projection: try plying clips outdoors

How to Use Unconventional Tools
Decide what forms you want to create: keep concept phase simple
Put down your pencil and step away from the computer: ...
Find some marking tools: think of components abstractly
Choose wisely: choose drawing that balance form and function
Make it graphic: use drawing to make marks suitable for communication

How to Regurgitate
Take a walk: collect and sketch findings
Study it: what is it? function?
Restrict yourself: reconsider and recompose with only one artifact
Document: document the recomposed image
Splice and dice: manipulate the image on computer

How to Reconstruct
Collect source material: choose inspiration actively
Analyze and replicate your sources: take it apart or research it
Observe: take notes of detail
Compile a dictionary of elements: make a list
Make your own images: start constructing something of your own

How Do You Create Form?
Daniel van der Velden: talk about it
Art Chantry: form is an abstract concept with no basis in reality
Martin Venezky: start with materials and engage thier properties
Louise Sandhaus: noodles around
Jonathan Barnbrook: about the meaning of the work
Jessica Helfand: the line
Doyald Young: first define form
Keetra Dean Dixon: material exploration
Stephen Doyle: folding paper