Pattern Painting

This week we did one of my favorite exercises.
Pattern Painting.

It's a great way to use shape, line, and color,
to design a strong composition.
(instead of merely copying what is in front of you)
I am always amazed by the results! 

 My demo:

Just a few cool examples of class work: 

Everyone interprets the exercise their own way 

and it just thrills me. 

Every time!


PS I forgot to take pictures of the homework they did!