Question

In the quadrilateral only, create fundamental design by a full entity, use an Indian flower and butterfly and use at least three colours in it. The measurement should not be less than 15 cm.
Pay special attention to the following points in the design :
(a) Originality of the unit
(b) Rhythmic lines
(c) Colour Selection and Attraction
(d) General effect

Hint:

Before starting the final design, create several small "thumbnail" sketches on a rough sheet to explore different compositions and ideas for integrating the flower and butterfly. This helps in developing an original concept before committing to the final drawing.

Answer 1

Step 1: Understanding the Task 
The task is to create a design within a quadrilateral (e.g., a square or rectangle) of at least 15 cm. The design must feature an Indian flower (like a lotus, marigold, or hibiscus) and a butterfly. It should use a minimum of three colours and will be graded on originality, line quality, colour, and overall effect. 
Step 2: Planning and Execution 
(a) Originality of the unit (10 marks): 
First, choose your Indian flower. Let's take the Lotus for its beautiful form. 
Avoid a simple, static placement of the flower and butterfly. Brainstorm creative interactions. The butterfly could be emerging from behind a lotus petal, or its wing pattern could mimic the shape of the lotus petals. 
You can stylize the forms instead of making them purely realistic. Create a unique, decorative motif by simplifying and exaggerating the shapes of the flower and the butterfly. 
Think about how the two elements can be integrated into a single, cohesive unit. For example, the curved body of the butterfly could follow the curve of a lotus stem. 
(b) Rhythmic lines (5 marks): 
Rhythm in design creates a sense of movement and guides the viewer's eye. 
Use long, flowing, curved lines. The gentle curves of the lotus petals and the path of the butterfly's flight are perfect for this. 
Create rhythm through repetition. You could repeat the curved shape of a petal in the pattern on the butterfly's wings. 
The arrangement of lines should lead the eye through the entire design, not just let it rest in one spot. 
(c) Colour Selection and Attraction (10 marks): 
Choose a colour scheme of at least three colours that is visually appealing. 
A complementary colour scheme can be very attractive. For example, if you use orange for a marigold flower, you can use shades of blue and violet for the butterfly and background. 
For a lotus, a classic scheme would be pinks and whites for the flower, green for the leaves/stem, and perhaps a vibrant blue or yellow for the butterfly to create a focal point. 
The colours should be balanced. Don't let one colour completely overpower the others unless it is for a specific effect. 
Application of colour should be neat and flat (if using poster colours) or well-blended (if using colour pencils/pastels). 
(d) General effect (5 marks): 
The final design should look complete, balanced, and harmonious. 
It should fill the quadrilateral space effectively, without looking too crowded or too empty. 
The overall craftsmanship, neatness, and confidence in the execution are key to a good general effect.