Frottage and Mark Making
conté crayon, sanguine, and charcoal drawings, 2015

I presented a lecture Frottage and Mark Making which was followed by an artistic workshop for the art students. Rubbing the charcoal, graphite, sanguine, and conté crayons over the metal, wood, plastic, rubber, brick or concrete, I made unique monochromatic compositions. I was especially interested in high and low contrast compositions, tactile and visual texture. During a joyful but very rigorous creative process the students also made monochromatic pieces using different methods and media learning that happy accidents can be their ally. As an art educator I think that this assignment helps crucial comprehension of the foundations of art and contributes to understanding the elements and principles of design. In addition, this exercise helps students to develop his or her personal aesthetic and unique work of art.

2016: Presented at Purdue University Fort Wayne, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Department of Visual Communication and Design, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

2017: Presented at West Virginia Wesleyan College, School of Fine Arts and Humanities, Art & Design Department, Buckhannon, West Virginia, USA