Simplification : Micro lesson and Sketchbook Project.
A Micro lesson in abstraction by one of the last modern artist.
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, more details at the end…Micro-lesson from Picasso
These series of Lithographs by Picasso tell their own story.
It is said that in making these works Picasso was searching for the idea of a bull. Starting from an academic interpretation of a bull, first exaggerated then simplified it to the famous final form.
I invite you to wonder with me at what Picasso was thinking about with each iteration.
I wonder if the progression was intuitive or thoughtfully calculated.
Sketchbook Project: Forced Simplification
Use any subject, or the seven provided below.
You will need your timer.
Each day pick a subject.
Set a timer for 4 minutes, draw the subject.
Then set it for 2 minutes, draw the subject again. (You can use a different page, or divide your spread into 4)
Now set the timer for 1 minute. Draw the subject.
Bonus: If you still have time, study the 3 images you made. Make a fourth that captures the essence of the subject using the other 3 drawing as inspiration.
Share your your drawing here:
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