We talked about sumi-e and what makes a good design as well as how to clean up properly. The following was our lists that should be written in section 2-6.
Good Design for Sumi-e
1.* Use more than three values
2.* Not centered
3.* Not symmetrical
4.* Not from or to a direct corner of the paper
5.* Not lined up
6.* Balance of white space
7.*(F-1) Imaginary root clump on the paper
7.*(F-2) Color (Brown and Black branches, or Pink blossoms)
8.* Leaves or branches not coming from one point.
9.* Free arm movement
10.* [Your favorite choice from class, for example, relaxation.]
( Note: Numbers 2 through 6 deals with the concepts of topology that applies to sumi-e.)
Clean Properly
* Return plastic clean and folded.
* Dry off tra.y
* Rinse out water cup and return to the box on the supply table.
* Wash brush properly in cold water, shape, and stand hair end up.
* Painting belong on the drying rack, in your portfolio pocket or in the trash, except when the final paintings are called to be handed in to the in-box.
* Ink should be closed properly and returned to supply table.
* Clean up your table, and any spills.
* Check classroom and help others clean up if possible.