Shaping an Idea Notes

Shaping an idea / concept

Stage 1

Collect and Select

Use images and words or phrases to determine an idea, theme

Collect – open mind – subconscious

1.       Select – edit – three grouping – general ideas

2.       Revisit – Collect – add to collections

3.       Verbalize – add words to each collection

Stage 2

Develop the idea / mood

Using colour, texture, patterns, lines and brushes

1.       Use three colours to create a colour scheme

2.       Determine the mood of colours dark /light, bright/subdue etc.

3.       Lines determine sight lines – static dynamic

4.       Textures, patterns, brushes help to create rhythm