The game session is one hour long. Registrants will be sent a ZOOM link to join.
Artropology is a card game that focuses on Principals and Elements of Design prompts to create a non-objective work of art in the spirit of play, and learning how to nurture your intuition and decision-making skills.
You will need:
Art materials such as brushes, alternative mark-making tools (palette knives), water container, rags, paint palette, paint in different colours and neutrals (acrylics recommended), and/or mixed media (optional ie. soft pastels, oil pastels, coloured pencils, charcoal); and one painting surface of your choice (ie. 8”x10”).
This game can be played in any media, but there are challenges with each one! Please choose what you are most comfortable with - no need to struggle with media while trying to have fun :)
Object of the game
The object is to create a small artwork following the assignments given on the cards drawn, to have fun while learning to use the Elements and Principles of Design for composition - the building blocks and stepping stones to create balanced artworks!
Expect to simply ‘play’, and not be concerned about the result. The result aims for abstract non-objective, but should you begin to see a representative image emerge, feel free to continue to paint after the game and work towards revealing the vision.
The Play
I will begin by rolling a coloured dice to randomly direct which card to pick. I will read the card out loud for everyone to hear. Grab tools and choose colours required to complete the action - you will have to make decisions even if some prompts give you specific directions. You will have 1 minute to perform the assignment. When the minute ends, I’ll call "brushes up” and draw another card.
Things to consider:
Begin working all over, allow the first few cards to mostly cover the page so you have a base to layer up on.
Repeat what works, especially if you like a thing
Scrap or wipe off if you immediately hate a thing
Don’t fall in love too soon - it could inhibit something more amazing happening in the future.
End of game
I will call approximately 15 cards and note the last two rounds, so all participants can anticipate and start finishing their artworks. Sharing results with the group is encouraged but optional! 😊