Expansion Systems in Drawing

Drawing as a creative mode of expression has maintained in some artistic circles a puristic doctrine. Puristic doctrine in this case means the utilization of characteristic drawing implements and techniques (ie. pen, pencil, ink, charcoal, crosshatching, shading). In contrast to this puristic doctrine is what can be termed an eclectic expression in art. As applied to drawing in this thesis, an eclectic expression will go beyond the traditional techniques by the application of other media such as photo-stencil, stuffed fabric, and three-dimensional tableau considerations. The purpose of this creative thesis is to expand the two-dimensional quality of drawing into a more tactile expression for the spectator