Turning Wood Into Art!

Turning Wood Into Art!

Critique Goals Discuss Good/Bad Design Woodturning Process Criticism/Feedback Participation is Key to Improving Adjust Design Create Practice Critique in the Gallery

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Skills to turn Wood in to Art!! T C Toyota Technical A Learn Teach Do If you hold a cat by the tail you learn things you cannot learn any other way. Mark Twain Ansel Adams Artistic Search Gather Obsess Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. Howard Aiken Picasso Creative Dream Create Inspire They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. Edgar Allan Poe

DESIGN a design (noun) refers to a plan for the construction of an object (as in architectural blueprints, circuit diagrams and sewing patterns) and to design (verb) refers to making this plan[2]. However, one can also design by directly constructing an object (as in pottery, or graphic design). a plan for the construction of an object or design by directly constructing an object.

From Wikipedia: Principles of design The principles of design govern the relationships of the elements used and organize the composition as a whole. The principles of design are as varied as attitudes regarding modern design. They differ both between the schools of thought that influence design, and between individual practicing designers. The principles of design consist of: Unity Functionality Variety (alternation) Harmony Proximity Emphasis (dominance or focal point) Contrast Lighting Proportion (scale) Repetition Color theory De-cluttering (organization and harmonization of accessories) Design elements and principles describe fundamental ideas about the practice of good visual design that are assumed to be the basis of all intentional visual design strategies. Some Elements of design are: Design methods Despite the design rules and guidelines, the designer still has to make an attractive design, and perhaps using some of these methods. Design by experimentation: experimenting with different shapes, materials, sizes of shapes to optimize functionality and aesthetics of design. Design by modification: modifying an existing design to improve the aesthetics and functionality of a design. Design by chance: for example scribbling some lines and curves randomly with a pencil on a piece of paper then choose a shape outline seen in it that may be used as a wood table top. Design by sketching: sketches and drawings can be easily modified. Design using a mood board: photographs of lamps and couches, paint swatches, wood samples, textile samples, and room sketches can be placed on the mood board to help visualize a room design. Design in the mind: visualize pleasing designs of rooms and houses in the mind. Design with "direct" method: direct is abbreviation for describe, investigate, record, evaluate, construct, and try. Site recomeded by Gorst http://www.stwt.org/tompkins_design.pdf Space +- Color Form Shape Texture Line http://www.westbaywoodturners.com/tutorial/pdf_files/woodturning_design.pdf http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/design_elements_and_principles

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Proportion Golden Rule of Thumb ~3/8 3in Cube 0.618034 X 5 = 3 and 0.381966 X 8 = 3 0.381966 1 ~5/8 3in x 5 in 0.618034 1.618034 X 3 = 5 and 0.618034 X 8 = 5 Golden Ratio 1.618034 X small = large 0.618034 X whole = large 0.381966 X whole = small add the golden ratio triangle on this page

Determining Proportions for the Artist Art Scott's Method

Process Reality or My Design Method Select The Wood Select The Mounting Select The Orientation Select The Shape or Form Select The Base or Foot Select The Wall thickness Select The Lid and/or Finial Select The Surface Treatments Select The Finish What Else?

CRITIQUE The term critique is derived from the Greek term kritikē (κριτική), meaning "the art of discerning", that is, discerning the value of persons or things. Key Words: Discerning Value Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things." Winston Churchill

Critique Questions? What is the first thing I noticed? Finish Color Figure Form Grain Surface Treatment Specific Feature Positive Space Negative Space What Are my first impressions? Heavy Ambivalence Proportion Light Elegant Uniqueness Nice Beautiful WOW Too Much Too Little Copy Balanced Clean Lines Size What is the focus? Practical Artistic Creative Whimsy Contest Request What Techniques Were Used? Traditional Modified Developed Finish?

Self Critique Record Title: Number: Date: Signed For Sale Gift Trash Whimsy Donation/Contest Wood ID: Description: Origin of Form/Idea: Sculptural, Conceptual, Narrative (Message): Process (circle all that apply) Mounting: Between centers Face plate Screw Chuck Scroll Chuck Other Secondary: Between centers Face plate Screw Chuck Scroll Chuck Other Reverse: Between centers Face plate Screw Chuck Scroll Chuck Other Dimensions Orientation Surface: Texture: Design features Thickness Balance Design Record Appropriate sizes Width Depth Diameter Thickness Opening Grain, Figure, Spalting Main feature? Torn Grain or Surfaces, Bruised Surfaces, Sanding marks, Tool Marks Applied, Appropriate for the form, Consistent, Spalting Surface Treatments Carving, Chatter, Color, Burned, Other Flow of line, Radius curves, continuous accelerating curves, Flat spots or bumps, clean lines, well defined transitions, finial, lid Consistency, Appropriate for the design, Symmetrical to lopsided, accidental or intended Proportion Golden Ratio, 1/3 Ratio, Symmetrical, skewed, 3 to 8 or 5 to 8 Form/Shape Style Organic, Manufactured, Sterile, Dark, Funny, Unique, Flat, Perky Consistency, Appropriate Elements, or Reproduction Finish: Sealer 1 st Coat Additional Coats # Even/Consistent Flat Glossy Semi gloss Other Other Comments/Notes:

Self Critique Record Title: Number: Date: Signed For Sale Gift Trash Whimsy Donation/Contest Wood ID: Description: Origin of Form/Idea: Process (circle all that apply) Mounting: Between centers Face plate Screw Chuck Scroll Chuck Other Secondary: Between centers Face plate Screw Chuck Scroll Chuck Other Reverse: Between centers Face plate Screw Chuck Scroll Chuck Other Dimensions Orientation Design Record Width Depth Diameter Thickness Opening Surface: Texture: Design features Thickness Balance Proportion Form/Shape Style Finish: Sealer 1 st Coat Additional Coats # Even/Consistent Flat Glossy Semi gloss Other Other Comments/Notes:

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