form & surfacetile design

patterns & textures from nature

Christopher Gryder

form

surface

asymmetry

pattern

form

surface

asymmetry

pattern

form

surface

asymmetry

pattern

focal point

When does pattern become texture ?

form

surface

asymmetry through focal point

subtractive texture

additive texture

subtractive texture

the arrangement• create multiple individual tile

designs– at least 7 tiles

• develop an overall design

horizontal vertical alignment

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=5HMooPwYRjl38M&tbnid=KpnLyRC_zzo_1M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://pinterest.com/pin/176062666654114270/&ei=pMB2UcO-J8rB4AOioICAAQ&psig=AFQjCNEYu0Lhy1qJC2WHVXHdd4xNcby6lQ&ust=1366823421813901

•consider each tile

•consider overall composition

•consider how many tiles

•consider how each tile will fit into arrangement

form and surface

• form• square?• rectangular

?• triangular?

• surface• pattern?• texture?

form and surface

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=JcFUeNT9ZHLANM&tbnid=b0GEO3TnhuQYeM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.artfulhome.com/product/Ceramic-Wall-Art/Equisymbrium/57296&ei=Wb92UanpEo-q4AODjoCAAQ&psig=AFQjCNGo905dzrP7V3a8T-VGB5WZwotTbw&ust=1366823031096926

Directions for preliminary sketch

1. Choose imagery from nature2. Change: abstract imagery by:– simplifying, exaggerating, minimizing

3. Surface: Develop patterns & textures4. Consider how you will use asymmetry5. Sketch ideas for at least 7 tile designs6. Form: Develop an overall composition