Assignment #6: Repetition vs Variation

This week we will be working on repetition and variation of repetition. Repetition can either be very boring...or very useful in your artwork. Repetition keeps the rhythm and creates a steady flow in your art piece. By adding variation to it...you create interest and a more complex piece. A lot of pop art has square images with a variation in color only. This turns a simple piece into a more complex and interesting piece. Such as these ducks done by Anthony Matos.



The image below was done by Judith T Greenberg and she uses a squares in this particular piece which create repetition and a good foundation. Each square is very different and this is where variation comes into play.



The image below was done by Roger Roberts and he's used repetition and variation well. I'll point these out: (1) Pear, Pear, Apple (2) Fruit is laying down, upright, upright (3) Green, Green, Red. You can visit Roberts' site by clicking on his name above. Take a moment to notice the paintings or logos he has done that contain repetition and variation. Repetition will draw you in and variation keeps you viewing the artwork.



Assignment #6:

Create an art piece that has at least three of the same object as the main focus. (Notice how the three fruit in Roberts' painting above all share the same attention initially when you look at the painting.) Use the three objects and create repetition with the objects and add in a variation of the object. In the next few weeks we will continue to work with repetition and variation in different aspects but for this assignment please focus on the objects themselves and creating a slight variation to repetitive object.

This assignment is Due Wednesday July 23rd at Midnight. Please follow the directions on the right column for submission.

As always, all assignments can be done using any medium and any dimensions but for those who would like more guidelines, recommendations are listed below.

Recommended Materials and Dimensions: Use watercolor or acrylics. Pick a few utensils or appliances from the kitchen and paint them. Remember to stick to the "same same different" subject. Your finished piece should be at least 8" x 10" (or 20 x 25 cm)