Texture Landscape Collage

Sculpture Class
We have been talking about texture- Real & Implied, as well as Abstracted.
Today I want you to put that knowledge to use.
Example Artist:http://www.contempafricanart.com/artist.asp?id=RosemaryKaruga&inl=1

Objective:  We will be creating a Textured Landscape Collage.

#1 Watch video below, google textured landscape collage to see examples, google landscapes to find a reference photo.  Copy and paste reference photo into Microsoft Word...crop, adjust color, and/or resize as needed.

 #2  Use printed refence photo, and create a simplified sketch in sketchbook.  Make sure to fill up the entire space.  Look at reference photo and break it down into simple shapes.  Watch demo below.

Squint your eyes and look at your picture.  Sometimes this help the simpler shapes appear more visible.  This technique tunes out the extras.

No focus on the contours of the shapes you see and begin drawing.  Use a pencil and draw lightly until you are happy with the composition.  Draw what you see!  At that point you may sharpie your lines.

See the simple shapes, and outlines? Here is what the finished line drawing should look like.

Now its time to choose a color scheme.