Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Thinking
Introduction
Definition of working in a series
Why one should work in a series
When should you work in a series
How long should a series be
Paving the way
Chapter 2: Getting to work: finding your theme
Begin by looking back
Variations on a constant
A central idea
Themeand variations
Form:a simple unit
Form:texture: arashi shibori, monoprinting
Form:line
Content:different views of the same thing
Content:nature
Content:time
Content:narrative
Choosingyour best fit
Considerthe display
Chapter 3: Getting to work: exploring the theme
How to work in a series
Sequentialor simultaneous
Decidingupon a theme
Developingparameters
Deciding on techniques
tracing
sketching in pencil
sketching in watercolor
collage
photocopying
photographing
computer software
Chapter 4: Working the Series: discovering art techniques
developingintuition
strong color schemes and the use of simultaneous contrast
value patterns (chiaroscuro, or Notan)
applying landscape composition painting guidelines to art
the illusion of depth
working from photographs, the problems thereof
the dynamic quilt
focal areas and emphasis
underlying structural patterns
positive and negative space
visual pathways
shibui, the power of the mark of the hand
Chapter 5: Showing Your Work
Qualities to Strive For
Originality
Attention Getting
Strong Composition
Communication of Intention
Mark of the Hand
Good Technique
Energy
Good From a Distance, Better Close Up
Learning from Jurors' Statements
Critique Groups
End Notes
Bibliography
About the Author