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Woodturning Process

Criticism/Feedback

Participation is Key to Improving

Practice Critique in the Gallery

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Design

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If you hold a cat by the tail you learn things you cannot learn any other way.

Mark Twain

They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.

Edgar Allan Poe

Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

Howard Aiken

Picasso

Ansel Adams

Toyota

DESIGN “a design” (noun) refers to a plan for the construction of an object (as in architectural blueprints, circuit diagrams and sewing patterns) and “to design” (verb) refers to making this plan[2]. However, one can also design by directly constructing an object (as in pottery, or graphic design).

a plan for the construction of an object or design by directly constructing an object.

From Wikipedia: Principles of designThe principles of design govern the relationships of the elements used and organize the composition as a whole. The principles of design are as varied as attitudes regarding modern design. They differ both between the schools of thought that influence design, and between individual practicing designers. The principles of design consist of:

Design elements and principles describe fundamental ideas about the practice of good visual design that are assumed to be the basis of all intentional visual design strategies. Some Elements of design are:

Design methods Despite the design rules and guidelines, the designer still has to make an attractive design, and perhaps using some of these methods.

Design by experimentation: experimenting with different shapes, materials, sizes of shapes to optimize functionality and aesthetics of design.

Design by modification: modifying an existing design to improve the aesthetics and functionality of a design.

Design by chance: for example scribbling some lines and curves randomly with a pencil on a piece of paper then choose a shape outline seen in it that may be used as a wood table top. Design by sketching: sketches and drawings can be easily modified.

Design using a mood board: photographs of lamps and couches, paint swatches, wood samples, textile samples, and room sketches can be placed on the mood board to help visualize a room design.

Design in the mind: visualize pleasing designs of rooms and houses in the mind.

Design with "direct" method: direct is abbreviation for describe, investigate, record, evaluate, construct, and try.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_elements_and_principles

Unity Functionality Variety (alternation)

Harmony Proximity Emphasis (dominance or focal point)

Contrast Lighting Proportion (scale)

Repetition Color theory De-cluttering (organization and harmonization of accessories)

Space +- Color Form

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Proportion Golden Rule of Thumb

Determining Proportions for the ArtistArt Scott's Method

Process Realityor My Design Method

Select The Wood

Select The Mounting

Select The Orientation

Select The Shape or Form

Select The Base or Foot

Select The Wall thickness

Select The Lid and/or Finial

Select The Surface Treatments

Select The Finish

What Else?

CRITIQUEThe term critique is derived from the Greek term kritikē (κριτική), meaning "the art of discerning", that is, discerning the value of persons or things.

Key Words:Discerning Value

“Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things."

Winston Churchill

Critique Questions?What is the first thing I noticed?Finish Color Figure

Form Grain Surface Treatment

Specific Feature Positive Space Negative Space

What Are my first impressions?Heavy Ambivalence Proportion

Light Elegant Uniqueness

Nice Beautiful WOW

Too Much Too Little Copy

Balanced Clean Lines Size

What is the focus?Practical Artistic Creative

Whimsy Contest Request

What Techniques Were Used?Traditional Modified Developed

Finish?

Self Critique Record

Design RecordDimensions Appropriate sizes

Width____ Depth ____ Diameter ____ Thickness____ Opening____

Orientation Grain, Figure, SpaltingMain feature?

Surface: Torn Grain or Surfaces, Bruised Surfaces, Sanding marks, Tool Marks

Texture: Applied, Appropriate for the form, Consistent, SpaltingSurface Treatments Carving, Chatter, Color , Burned, Other

Design features Flow of line, Radius curves, continuous accelerating curves, Flat spots or bumps, clean lines, well defined transitions, finial, lid

Thickness Consistency , Appropriate for the design,

Balance Symmetrical to lopsided, accidental or intended

Proportion Golden Ratio, 1/3 Ratio, Symmetrical, skewed, 3 to 8 or 5 to 8

Form/Shape Organic, Manufactured, Sterile, Dark, Funny, Unique, Flat, Perky

Style Consistency, Appropriate Elements, or Reproduction

Finish: Sealer __________ 1st Coat ________ Additional Coats #___________

Even/Consistent Flat Glossy Semi gloss Other

Other Comments/Notes:

Title: ______________________________ Number: _________ Date: ____________

Signed For Sale Gift Trash Whimsy Donation/Contest

Wood ID: _____________________ Description: __________________________________

Origin of Form/Idea: ___________________________________________________________Sculptural, Conceptual, Narrative (Message):

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Process (circle all that apply)Mounting: Between centers Face plate Screw Chuck Scroll Chuck OtherSecondary: Between centers Face plate Screw Chuck Scroll Chuck OtherReverse: Between centers Face plate Screw Chuck Scroll Chuck Other

Self Critique Record

Design RecordDimensions

Width____ Depth ____ Diameter ____ Thickness____ Opening____

Orientation

Surface:

Texture:

Design features

Thickness

Balance

Proportion

Form/Shape

Style

Finish: Sealer __________ 1st Coat ________ Additional Coats #___________

Even/Consistent Flat Glossy Semi gloss Other

Other Comments/Notes:

Title: ______________________________ Number: _________ Date: ____________

Signed For Sale Gift Trash Whimsy Donation/Contest

Wood ID: _____________________ Description: __________________________________

Origin of Form/Idea: ___________________________________________________________

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Process (circle all that apply)Mounting: Between centers Face plate Screw Chuck Scroll Chuck OtherSecondary: Between centers Face plate Screw Chuck Scroll Chuck OtherReverse: Between centers Face plate Screw Chuck Scroll Chuck Other

GALLERY

Da' Foot

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