For the class’s final project we were supposed to take something that we had learned this semester and make an art piece out of it. I chose to do one of the 8 semi-regular tessellations, specifically the 6-4-3-4 tessellation. I began this project by sketching several different concepts for each shape, coming to the conclusion of wanting to do flowers. I then began creating templates for each shape, making sure each shape had the right angles and the same side length measurements (1 inch). The angle measures needed were 90 degrees (square), 60 degrees (triangle), and 120 degrees (hexagon).
A semi-regular tessellation is an arrangement of polygons at one vortex(or corner of the shapes) in which the angles of the shapes add up to 360 degrees and the shapes all have to have the same side lengths. In this project I took my template of each shape and double checked my measurements before taking a piece of tracing paper and putting the shapes together to make sure the angles added up to 360 degrees. The work I did at this time after measuring the angles was roughly 90 + 90 = 180 + 60 = 240 + 120 = 360 degrees.
I then took a picture of the shapes and transferred it into Adobe Illustrator. I began constructing the flowers and various things I wanted inside the shapes and slowly started piecing it all together. This was the part that took the longest; getting the colors to look how I wanted them, and the shapes to line up in the correct ways was a bit frustrating. Once I had the arrangement of shapes how I wanted them I just repeated the shapes over and over again till my area was completely filled with the shapes I had just created. I thought this would be an image that could be used as either a background or I thought it reminded me of those meditation coloring book pages that are just a bunch of shapes if it wasn’t in color and was just the line work.
Isabella Dilts
November 29, 2022 — 7:17 pm
Those tessellations are beautiful, and I love how the illustrator created them. Without the author educating the audience, I would not have known about 6-4-3-4 tessellations. Or how geometry is incorporated throughout the art. Tessellations are a clear example of how geometry and the angles of polygons make up the structure of art in this presentation. A prime example of geometry in tessellations is used to illustrate how math is woven into everyday life. Math is represented in art by the author/illustrator in a highly educational way.
Ridwan
April 19, 2023 — 5:17 pm
The presentation highlights the process of creating a semi-regular tessellation art piece inspired by flowers. The author provides a detailed account of their journey, starting from sketching different concepts to measuring angles and creating templates for each shape. The use of Adobe Illustrator to construct the flowers and other elements within the shapes is also described. It’s interesting to note the frustration the author experienced when trying to get the colors and shapes to line up perfectly, which shows the dedication and attention to detail required to create a beautiful piece of art. The final image, which could be used as a background or as a coloring page, is a testament to the author’s hard work and creativity. This presentation serves as a great example of how art can be used to express ideas and concepts learned in class.
Ridwan
April 19, 2023 — 5:20 pm
The presentation showcases the process of making a floral-inspired semi-regular tessellation artwork, with the author providing a comprehensive account of their journey. This account details the various stages, starting from conceptual sketches to the measurement of angles and the creation of templates for each shape. Additionally, the presentation covers the use of Adobe Illustrator to design the flowers and other elements within the shapes. Notably, the author faced challenges in aligning colors and shapes perfectly, which demonstrates the level of dedication and meticulousness needed to create an aesthetically pleasing artwork. The final product is a remarkable image that could serve as a background or coloring page, reflecting the author’s creativity and hard work. Overall, this presentation is an excellent demonstration of how art can be used to convey concepts learned in class.