Tài liệu Making a Portfolio pdf

MAKING A Brenda Hoddinott A-05 GETTING STARTED: A hard-sided portfolio is indispensable for protecting your drawing paper and completed drawings from becoming wrinkled, damaged, or destroyed. You can buy many types of wonderful portfolios in art supply stores. However, most tend to be very expensive, especially those made of leather. This project provides step-by-step instructions for making your very own unique, creative, and inexpensive portfolio, in which you can store or transport your drawing paper and completed drawings. You need one large sheet or two smaller sheets of acid-free cardboard or matte board, wide tape (duct tape is great), a sharp knife, and a straight edge or long ruler (such as a T-square). This project is recommended for artists and aspiring artists of all ages, as well as home schooling, academic and recreational fine art educators. 6 PAGES – 8 ILLUSTRATIONS Published by Hoddinott Fine Art Publishers, Halifax, NS, Canada, Revised 2005 Copyright to all articles, images, text, projects, lessons and exercises within this drawing class belong to Brenda Hoddinott and may not be reproduced or used for any commercial purposes whatsoever without the written permission of Brenda Hoddinott. E-mail bhoddinott@hoddinott.com Web site http://www.finearteducation.com or http://www.drawspace.com - 2 - GATHERING SUPPLIES AND GETTING STARTED You may have to go shopping for some of the following items, but others may be available around your home. You need: Ü A roll of wide tape (duct tape is great and comes in various colors) Ü A sharp knife (such as an inexpensive wallpaper or utility knife with snap-off blades) Ü A straight edge or long ruler (such as a T-square) Ü Strong string, thin rope, or fancy shoelaces (for the handles) Ü Acid-free cardboard or matt board (usually offered in a wide selection of colors) Acid-free cardboard or matt board is generally available at framing or art supply stores. Acid-free refers to a high-quality, long-lasting, and PH-balanced paper or board that has had the acid removed from the pulp in the paper-making process. Drawings can be ruined when papers and boards with acid, deteriorate and turn yellow. 1) Cut out a large, rectangular piece of matt board or cardboard. When choosing a size, take into account that you’ll need to fold the cardboard in half for a smaller portfolio. In other words, the finished portfolio will be half the size of your cardboard. For a large portfolio you may need to buy two pieces of board, one for each side. Suggested portfolio sizes include: Ü 16 by 20 inches for small drawings (one piece of board at least 32 by 20 inches unfolded). Ü 20 by 30 inches for larger drawings (one sheet of board at least 40 by 30 inches or two large pieces at least 20 by 30 inches each). ILLUSTRATION 04-01 20 (or 30) inches high 32 (or 40) inches long Copyright to all articles, images, text, projects, lessons and exercises within this drawing class belong to Brenda Hoddinott and may not be reproduced or used for any commercial purposes whatsoever without the written permission of Brenda Hoddinott. E-mail bhoddinott@hoddinott.com Web site http://www.finearteducation.com or http://www.drawspace.com - 3 - CUTTING, SCORING, AND CONSTRUCTING If you are working with two smaller pieces of board, rather than one large piece, skip over the next two steps (2 and 3). 2) Use a ruler to measure the halfway points, and then draw a straight line parallel to the shorter ends. 3) With your knife and a straight edge, cut very slightly into the board (sometimes referred to as scoring) along the straight line. ILLUSTRATION 04-02 20 (or 30) inches high 32 (or 40) inches long 4) Reinforce both short ends of the board with wide tape. ILLUSTRATION 04-03 When the ends are taped, the large sheet of cardboard (or matt board) is ready to be folded along the scored line. If you have two sheets of board instead of one, simply reinforce one of the longer sides of each with the wide tape. Copyright to all articles, images, text, projects, lessons and exercises within this drawing class belong to Brenda Hoddinott and may not be reproduced or used for any commercial purposes whatsoever without the written permission of Brenda Hoddinott. E-mail bhoddinott@hoddinott.com Web site http://www.finearteducation.com or http://www.drawspace.com - 4 - ILLUSTRATION 04-04 5) Fold your board along the scored line toward the side not scored. If you have two sheets of board instead of one, simply lay one on top of the other with the taped ends up (the taped ends identify the opening of the case). ILLUSTRATION 04-05 6) Tape both short sides of your portfolio together, leaving the opening along the top. 7) Reinforce the bottom edge (the long side with the fold) with tape. ILLUSTRATION 04-06 8) Add creative handles, such as brightly colored shoelaces, to your portfolio. 1) To add handles, make two holes in the center section of each open side. 2) Thread the ends of string or thin rope (or another creative option) through the two holes on each side. 3) Tie the ends of each piece of the handle together on the inside of each side. Copyright to all articles, images, text, projects, lessons and exercises within this drawing class belong to Brenda Hoddinott and may not be reproduced or used for any commercial purposes whatsoever without the written permission of Brenda Hoddinott. E-mail bhoddinott@hoddinott.com Web site http://www.finearteducation.com or http://www.drawspace.com - 5 - ADDING A SPIFFY DESIGN You can add something simple such as a couple of stripes, or render a design or drawing of your choice. If your design is not drawn with a durable medium such as permanent markers or acrylic paint, you need to protect it. Check out your local art supply store and pick up a can of spray fixative designed to protect the medium you used. ILLUSTRATION 04-07 9) Decorate your portfolio however you wish! You are a unique and innately artistic being. Nurture your creativity! A drawing of a butterfly personalizes the side of this portfolio case. You can probably think of oodles of other great ideas to decorate your portfolio. ILLUSTRATION 04-08 Don’t store your drawings, with either clear tape or corrugated cardboard, touching them. Either of these items can discolor your drawings, and do permanent damage after only a few weeks. Copyright to all articles, images, text, projects, lessons and exercises within this drawing class belong to Brenda Hoddinott and may not be reproduced or used for any commercial purposes whatsoever without the written permission of Brenda Hoddinott. E-mail bhoddinott@hoddinott.com Web site http://www.finearteducation.com or http://www.drawspace.com - 6 - BRENDA HODDINOTT - BIOGRAPHY As a self-educated teacher, visual artist, portraitist, forensic artist, and illustrator, Brenda Hoddinott utilizes diverse art media including graphite, technical pen, colored pencil, chalk pastel, charcoal, conté crayon, and oil paints. My philosophy on teaching art is to focus primarily on the enjoyment aspects while gently introducing the technical and academic. Hence, in creating a passion for the subject matter, the quest for knowledge also becomes enjoyable. >Brenda Hoddinott< Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Brenda grew up in the small town of Corner Brook. She developed strong technical competencies with a personal commitment to self directed learning, and the aid of assorted “Learn to Draw” books. During Brenda’s twenty-five year career as a self-educated civilian forensic artist, numerous criminal investigation departments have employed Brenda’s skills, including Royal Canadian Mounted Police and municipal police departments. In 1992, Brenda was honored with a commendation from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and in 1994, she was awarded a Certificate of Membership from “Forensic Artists International”. Her home-based art career included graphic design, and teaching recreational drawing and painting classes. As supervisor of her community’s recreational art department, Brenda hired and trained teachers, and designed curriculum for several children’s art programs. In 1998, Brenda chose to end her eighteen-year career as an art educator in order to devote more time to writing, drawing, painting, and developing her websites. Drawspace http://www.drawspace.com incorporates her unique style and innovative approach to curriculum development. This site offers downloadable and printable drawing classes for students of all abilities from the age of eight through adult. Students of all ages, levels and abilities have praised the simple step-by-step instructional approach. This site is respected as a resource for fine art educators, home schooling programs, and educational facilities throughout the world. LEARN-TO-DRAW BOOKS BY BRENDA HODDINOTT Drawing for Dummies (2003): Wiley Publishing, Inc., New, York, NY, this 336 page book is available on various websites and in major bookstores internationally. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Drawing People (2004): Winner of the Alpha-Penguin Book of the Year Award 2004, Alpha - Pearson Education – Macmillan, Indianapolis, IN, this 360 page book is available on various websites and in major bookstores internationally. . handles) Ü Acid-free cardboard or matt board (usually offered in a wide selection of colors) Acid-free cardboard or matt board is generally available at. Alpha-Penguin Book of the Year Award 2004, Alpha - Pearson Education – Macmillan, Indianapolis, IN, this 360 page book is available on various websites and