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Project 1: BACKGROUNDS


PROJECT 1: BACKGROUNDS

This task is based on the concept of backgrounds, looking at horizon lines in particular. The first part of the task was focused on drawing parts of the horizon that are set between Greenwich and Deptford. The focus was to choose five horizon lines to sketch paying particular attention to line weights and depth of view. Task two was to photograph 5 details along the site that interest you, personally I found myself mainly intrigued by details along the riverside such as the rust and algae formations. Lastly, the third part of the task was to sit somewhere along the riverside and draw a two minute sketch focusing only on the surrounding noises that can be heard whilst keeping my eyes tightly closed. 

View looking over the Greenwich Reach Foot Bridge 



Sketch standing from the Old Greenwich Naval college Steps, looking over the River Thames with Canary Wharf looming in the background. 



Standing from Dreadnought Wharf looking over at Canary Wharf

Sketch looking back at Greenwich standing from Dreadnought Wharf. 


Entangled


Decayed 

Algae

Rusted 

Eroded 


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