In this class we will create two series of abstract geometrical compositions.

The first series: We’ll make a couple of appliqué compositions for each of the principles I will tell you about in the theory part of the class.

Print and cut out geometrical files from the file attached
Make compositions out of the shapes on your paper sheets according to the principle you're working with (e.g. symmetry or dynamic etc, I will explain this in the theory part)
When you're happy with your composition, glue the shapes to the paper
OR open Figma file in your browser, make a copy of it for your self and do the exercise digitally. Figma file for the first exercise
In the end you'll have 10 colourful appliqué compositions - take a photo or a screenshot of them and share them here! =)

The second series: We’ll explore our abstract thinking and put our new knowledge to practice in a series of compositions in association with words I will give you. For example, you will explore how you can express the feeling of early morning or windy day in an abstract piece of art.

Make small sketches of abstract geometrical compositions in your sketchbook. Each composition to one of the props I'll give to you.
Try to keep your compositions abstract and convey your associations with the words through your sketches. Avoid creating actual objects out of the shapes.
Choose 6 compositions you like the most and transfer them to bigger sheets of paper
Now you have 3 options how to finish your series:
1. Colour them with acrylic paint or colour pencils with the help of my other class on Skillshare
2. Use one colour of ink and paint compositions with it, planning first which parts will be filled and which left white. Use the intersections of your shapes too - this makes compositions look more interesting!
3. Use finaliners and markers and make mostly linear compositions, experimenting on the thickness of your lines, making some of them thicker and some thinner. This can create beautiful effect!
Cut out your compositions and arrange them among each other how you like it the most - this is also part of composition.
Take a photo and share your project here - I will be happy to see your works, answer any of your questions and give you feedback!

In the end you'll have two series of abstract geometrical compositions which can become art pieces on their own. Also you can turn them into posters, postcards, stickers, clothing prints and many other things!

And after doing these exercises you will also learn to use the principles of composition with more confidence and apply them to your own projects too!

Here is your Figma file for the first exercise (open it in your browser, click on the arrow near the name of the file in the upper panel and choose "Duplicate to your drafts")

James Owen

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