In this article, through the subject of animals, we are going to look at how simple and basic shapes can create identifiable forms while incorporating and utilising other aspects present to create interesting artworks. Begin with a mark, join lines together, block in to create edges and you have formed your shapes. The most common term used when depicting subjects through art, is ‘geometric’, which describes precise and regular shapes like squares, circles and triangles. Man-made objects, buildings and machinery are everyday examples. ‘Biomorphic’ is a term associated with nature, meaning life-form, and describes natural and organic shapes, things that grow, flow and move.
Animal shapes are so distinctive that most could be identified by their silhouette. However, animals aren’t always seen from a sideways angle. They have many poses that can be a challenge to depict. One of the ways I combat this is through a series of fun exercises. Using photos I have
