How do I make my GCSE art sketchbook look good?

How do I make my GCSE art sketchbook look good?

Position items carefully on the page as you work: making sure pages are well-composed. language unites the sketchbook. Some students are drawn towards hard- edged, ordered presentation methods (often those studying graphic design, for example); others prefer messier, looser, gestural presentation styles.

What should be in a GCSE art sketchbook?

Such a sketchbook should be attention-grabbing, perhaps a collage of hand-drawn and computer-generated imagery in bold colours with distinctive lines. You may also include quotes from one or more established artists of the same genre you aspire to make your mark in: I dream my painting and I paint my dream – Van Gogh.

What should I draw list ideas?

Drawing Ideas: Imagination

  • Draw an object and give it a face.
  • Create an alternate cover to your favorite book or album.
  • Illustrate a scene from your favorite song.
  • Draw a scene or character from your favorite book.
  • Illustrate your favorite fairy-tale.
  • Invent your own insects.
  • Draw an intricate made up flower.

What should I do with my sketchbook in GCSE?

Think of your sketchbook as your Art diary or notebook; a place to think. Any ideas that enter your mind should be put down as they all add to your artistic journey. It doesn’t all have to be finalised ideas that make an appearance, you can use the space provided to brainstorm, experiment, analyse and refine your ideas.

Can you use a sketchbook as a stationery kit?

The low cost means that this sketchbook is suitable for use with stationery kits and class sets. The example illustrated is an A3 art sketchbook (landscape in format) and was part of an International GCSE Art and Design coursework project.

Why is a sketchbook important in an art class?

A sketchbook provides a place to think through the making process: researching, brainstorming, experimenting, testing, analyzing and refining compositions. It offers a place to document the journey towards a final solution, providing a depth and backstory to the accompanying work. The sketchbook is an important part of many visual art courses.

What kind of Sketchbook is left hand Mage?

The left-hand mage is a NAS Workbook available from National Art Supplies in Auckland, New Zealand. This sketchbook has 50 pages of 140gsm wet-strength cartridge, suitable for both wet and dry media. The NAS Workbook is white, plain and minimalist in appearance, with no distracting logos.

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