Haiku Inspired Drawings

Project Description:

Create 6 total drawings, each inspired by a different Haiku poem. The goal is to translate the essence of the poem—its imagery, rhythm, and mood—into a visual composition.

Objectives

• Explore the relationship between text and image.
• Interpret poetic language through visual metaphor and abstraction.
• Develop sensitivity to composition, space, and simplicity, reflecting the spirit of Haiku.

Requirements

• 6 drawings, each based on a different Haiku.
• Include the chosen Haiku alongside each drawing (as a caption or on the back).
• Use any medium: graphite, ink, watercolor, or digital.
• Focus on minimalism and balance, echoing Haiku’s brevity and depth.

Guidelines

• Read each Haiku carefully—identify key images, seasonal references, and emotional tone.
• Avoid literal illustration; aim for interpretation and atmosphere.
• Consider negative space and Nōtan principles (light/dark balance).
• Each drawing should feel like a visual poem.