Completed Pillar Test
This first pillar was created as more of a test to figure out not only how to construct them, but also as a test visually.
Construction wise I have found that using the screws was a better way to go as it was easier, more time effective, and feels much more sturdy. I was able to offset the screws slightly so that they don't hit into each other going in from both sides of the corner.
Visually I don't think that the screws take away from the drawings on the piller but I do think they would be better if they were inset, filled, and painted so that they aren't visible. have also noticed a small bit of splitting of my ply boards so properly insetting the screws may be the way to go. I dont mind having the 7mm edge of the plywood boards visible but it would be more visually appealing if they blended into the work.
I do plan on having drawings on the interior of the pillars. This one I have left bare as the inerior drawings should flow with the drawings on the exterior. While analysing and critiquing this first pillar I can keep this in mind.
Visually I feel drawn to the pillar with the bright white negative space and the colours mixing and blending together. Each panel flows to the next even though there is a break in the drawings where they have been split and shuffled. One corner of the pillar, the drawing does line up revealing a soft face that shows when you walk around it.
Although I do admire the use of the CMY palette, I am intrigued what the outcome would be if I draw in greyscale or black and white.
Maybe combine the two colour palettes?
60% CMY, 40% greyscale/black&white?
What if I draw completely in greyscale/black&white, and use the CMY palette for the note-taking?
Just have little pops of colour?