LEVEL 2 : UNIT 2 - FLARED SDOPPIAMENTO
In Unit 2 we start to move away from a Classical way of working by creating Flared Sdoppiamento.
This technique creates lines that are more energetic and have a bursting dynamism.
I introduce the five sided piece, the ‘irregular pentagon’ which is a critical shape to employ where lines divide in rapid succession.
It is an essential shape to have in your tesserae toolbox – knowing when and how to use it (and when not to) is a very important step.
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LESSON 1 : UNRAVELLING SDOPPIAMENTO DRAWING
Which line to follow? This is a question that many students ask.
It’s easy to know the answer when the line is straight or moving in a simple curve. But what do you do when lines start to flare or move in two directions at once? The old rule of 90º to the flow line no longer stands up!! In this lesson we work through a series of exercises to reframe how to steer your tesserae through your line without running off course.
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Difficulty: Low
LESSON 2 : THE POWER OF THE IRREGULAR PENTAGON
In Lesson 2 we introduce the irregular pentagon. This is a life changing tesserae shape that can help you to create more movement and energy in your andamento. We look at where this shape is needed and where it is not. It is incredibly useful when applied correctly and selectively.
The tendancy is to get over excited and to use it everywhere.. which creates more problems than it solves.
In this lesson we will unpack the how to and the how not to use this shape.
Format: Video Tutorials
Difficulty: Medium
LESSON 3 : FLARED SDOPPIAMENTO DRAWING
In Lesson 3 we put our skills into practice in a Flared Sdoppiamento drawing expanding from one line into thirteen.
We learn to look ahead in the space and to plot out the andamento in a fluid way planning where the sdoppiamento will go. We use both trapzoidal shapes and irregular pentagons to complete the diagram to create a dynamic effect.
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Difficulty: Medium
LESSON 4 : FLARED SDOPPIAMENTO SAMPLE
In Lesson 4 we cut and lay the tesserae to build the flared sdoppiamento sample growing from one line into thirteen.
We are using the direct on mesh method so that we can see the diagram underneath the tiling mesh.
Format: Video Demonstration + PDF
Difficulty: Medium
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LEVEL 2 : UNIT 2
FLARED SDOPPIAMENTO
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Unit 1: Basic Sdoppiamento
Unit 2: Flared Sdoppiamento
Unit 3: Scaling and Spiraling
Unit 4: Creating Volume
Unit 5: Bringing it Together
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