Micrography Also called microcalligraphy, is a Jewish art form developed in the 9th century, with parallels in Christianity and Islam, utilizing minute Hebrew letters to form representational, geometric and abstract designs.

Divide your sketchbook page into 3 sections Like this

Draw a 5 step value scale in the left column Draw a form with rounded sides in the top square Draw a form with flat sides in the bottom square Like this

Complete the forms and value scale by filling in the values with the micrography technique Use your name for the practice micrography LIKE THIS

Micrography

Emotive Photo Create a Folder in Google Drive named Art I Create a folder in your Art I folder named Micrography In this folder, save reference images for your projects RENAME them to 01.jpg, 02.jpg, etc. Choose your final image, and name it Micrography_LastName.jpg

Procedure 1. Take a picture of you or someone else with their permission that creates a feeling of emotion in you when you view it 2. Using a thesaurus, compile a list of at least ten words that describe the feelings or emotions of the image – write this list in your sketchbook 3. Using a grid, complete a light line drawing of the picture. Be as accurate as possible. The finished product is never better than the original drawing. 4. Beginning with the darkest areas first, start laying in your words, obviously change the words as you go along, rather than repeating the same word over and over. Make the words tighter, more condensed, etc in the areas that need to be darkest. Spread them out as you get lighter. This is very much like stippling or pointillism, only you are using words instead of dots. 5. Complete the entire picture using words to define the picture and it’s different values.

Micrography DUE TODAY Refining drawing skills Value skills When beginning, copying/replicating is a good way to learn! Imitate what you see….build your repertoire and then…get creative and apply what you have to your ‘own style’ Learn the rules to break them! Value skills Composition skills Grid enlargement Craftsmanship DUE TODAY