Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Semester of Degree Completion

1978

Thesis Director

Al R. Moldroski

Abstract

In order to have a true understanding of art there must first be some knowledge of the development as well as of the artist himself. The artist and his work are one but must be looked at from different angles; beginning with the work itself and realizing that the artist creates to satisfy some need or desire which stems from some religious or social beliefs.

When doing comparative resource study, I attemped to combine the drawing skills of extablished artist; such as Walter Campbell, Herbert Railton, Willy Pogany and Aubrey Breadsley in order to improve and express my inner thoughts.

To determine the effects of comparing different styles or techniques of composition, this writer compared different artist and set up standards for line control, perspective and composition of tones.

The illustrations of this writers compositions, included in this paper were originally produced to be examined, analyzed and reflected upon in order for the viewer to understand my thoughts.

By doing a number of drawings with varied subject matters as those previously described and with many variations in techniques I was able to develop certain ideas and transmit these ideas to the viewer through my work. Through experimentation I mastered control in working with pencil and ink while at the same time developed the ability to draw fine lines as well as what line movement to use to obtain a desired effect. I was also able to set up standard of line control, develop perspective and composition of tones and developed the technique of using matting in order to work with rather than against drawings.

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