For the exercises focused on the elements of pattern/repetition, you will follow

For the exercises focused on the elements of pattern/repetition, you will follow the instructions below.
Exercises #9 & #10 will introduce you to the basics of layered color mark-making techniques to create an abstract diptych drawing based on a grid composition. See the Ex 09 and 10 Layout Instructions PDF below.
Materials Needed
One sheet of 18″ x 24″ white drawing paper
Drawing board
Color felt tip and/or Rollerball pens (get a minimum of five different colors plus black) – There are several types of pens I suggested on your syllabus supply list (Michaels and Costco sell inexpensive sets.) Choose any of the following, or comparable, brands – Pilot-precise, Sanford Uni-Ball, Staedtler, or Sharpie metal or felt tip, etc. Choose any of the following tip sizes – fine, extra fine, super fine, or micro.) You can buy single pens or a set.
18″ metal, wood, or plastic ruler
#2 pencil and white plastic/kneaded eraser
Instructions
Download the Ex 09 and 10 Layout Instructions PDF: Ex09and10LayoutInstructions.pdf
Remove one sheet of 18″ x 24″ paper from your White Drawing Paper pad.Be careful not to tear the paper unevenly as you remove it from the pad.
The sheets are attached to the pads with an adhesive or spiral binding that can make it difficult to pull the sheets off cleanly. I remove the sheet slowly and carefully from the binding.
For Exercise #9 and Exercise #10, follow the instructions and examples provided in the PDF’s. Complete both exercises on one sheet of 18″ x 24″ white paper.For Exercise #9 Layered Color Marks, create a 4″ x 6″ rectangle with a 2″ grid. Copy the example in the PDF of layered and repeated patterns of color marks over each other in the six 2″ squares of the grid. This process of layering will produce different secondary and tertiary colors.
For Exercise #10 Grid Abstract Prep Study, create a 5″ x 10″ diptych with a 1″ grid and center dividing line. The grid and center dividing line of the diptych can be literally drawn or implied by the patterned squares’ edges. The prep study can be done in a relatively loose and sketchy manner. It will be enlarged for the final assignment. At that time, you will be free to make changes in color, patterns, and shapes. Allow yourself to improvise and work intuitively. Remember to indicate two parts in the diptych structure by creating a central line of division.
Use a ruler and #2 pencil to layout both exercises on a single sheet of white paper.
Place or arrange both exercises anywhere on the same 18″ x 24″ sheet of white paper.
How to Photograph Your Artwork for Submission
It’s important to remember that the only way I can assess your artwork is through the photograph that you submit. Please use the following guidelines for photographing your artwork.
Subdued daylight (overcast morning light/noontime shade) works best.
When shooting indoors, point spotlights at the drawing from both sides (daylight-balanced LED bulbs are best.) Position lights so they are pointed down towards the drawing, so glare is reduced.
Place the artwork in the center of your white surface: approximately 24” x36” (or larger) whitemat board, poster board, or paper. There should be a minimum of a 1-inch border of white around the artwork.
Be sure to point the camera lens straight at the center of the artwork to avoid keystoning. Keystoning is when the picture’s top or bottom half is wider than it should be. See the following link for more information.