28.9.21 - Making Paper and Wire Forms + sketches

 

Today we made 3D forms based on lots of greenery that Tom brought in (along with bugs) using paper, straws and wire. I decided to make a holly branch because the spiky leaves are unmistakeable, and I really like the outcome. To make the leaves I covered a piece of paper in masking tape, stuck wire down the middle then cut out the shape - I folded the leaves along the wire so they wouldn't be flat and wrapped them around the branch which is wire inside a paper straw. I wanted to use masking tape to make the leaves thicker and give a two-toned contrast between the top and underneath, like in real life, plus it means there are more surface textures to feel. I also made a piece using paper straws with wire inside bent into a leaf shape, then wrapping wire from the middle to the edges of the leaf to recreate the veins of the leaf. I like how this looks but I think it would look better if I made multiple, then it would have a better sense of belonging. 

 

These are some quick sketches of the foliage including a continuous line drawing and a scribble with sharpie on top. I think this would look better if I filled the page with more drawings as it would reflect the way wild plants all grow into each other in one big mass of uncontrolled greenery.

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