FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 4

On Tuesday students began by using vine charcoal to focus on creating the 6 distinct tones of Light. (1 - Highlight HL, 2 - Light L, 3 - Half Tone 1/2T, 4 - Reflected Light RL, 5 - Core Shadow CS, 6 - Cast Shadow CA). On Thursday students focused on the balance aspect of creating a drawing. Using vertical balance lines from either the Pit of the neck (front view), Ear (side view) or the C7 vertebrae (back view). Students worked to fit the whole figure on the page while also making sure the balance with the feet was correctly placed. Next week we will study figure space.

FA 103 Week 12-13 Homework Update

Here is Mr. Connor's homework solution - good job Scot!

FA 103 Figure Drawing 1 Week 4

Tuesday students were introduced to hatchure style tonal shading. Simple form shading was introduced then applied to the figure. On Thursday students again applied the same style of shading after a dowel distance drawing exercise. Next week students should bring charcoal and related tools for class.

6 parts of light hatchure shading

Linear Block in and initial shading

6 parts of Light Hatchure shading

Linear Hatchure Shading Detail

Loose Approach figure Block ins

Initial LvsS Poster

6 Parts of Light Hatchure Shading

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 4

Week 4 Recap- Tuesday students focused on the 6parts of light and mastering form shading. Thursday students were introduced to the figure in space exercises. This will lead to continued practice building up to a midterm drawing. Homework is again 9 object drawings and one value invented shape.

Cylinder and Sphere

Sphere and Cube

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 3

Week 3 recap -this week students focused on foreshortened pose drawings, transitioning from gesture to long pose tonal pieces. On Thursday students made two drawings on toned paper, one which will be submitted for grading.

GD 101 Foundation Draw Week 7

Week 7 recap- this week we finished the perspective projection boxes on Monday and focused on cross contour line drawings for Wednesday . Next week we will start a series of graphite tonal still lifes. Finally we introduced the 6 parts of light concept for a complete view of tonal shading. Homework had a. 3 objects fit into boxes b. fifteen circle/oval abstract compositions c. Draw "chaos"

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 16

Week 16 Recap - Final drawing labs and sketchbook reviews.

FA 106 Color Theory Week 10

Lincoln Ribbon Demo

Week 10 Recap - This week students began working on their Color Ribbon project.  Students should have started painting their piece with the project being due next Thurs.

FA 202 Intermediate Drawing Week 10

Owl 3 Growth Draw Demo

Week 10 Recap - This week students continued working on both the growth drawing and chose their group artist research project. With five weeks left students should also consider starting their final drawing.

FA 106 Color Theory Week 8

Quixote Ribbon Fall 12'

Week 8 Recap - Students continued working on the Faces of the Mohawk Valley Pixel Portrait project.  By classes end students were asked to have 3 hues with a six value range.  The Color Ribbon project was introduced as the next project.

FA 106 Color Theory Week 7

Faces Pixel Demo Week 7 95% finished

Week 7 Recap - Students worked on the Faces of the Mohawk Valley Pixel Portrait Project.  For Mid-term grading students should have a full value range in three different hues.

FA 106 Color Theory Week 6

Face Fall 12' - Stage 3 Demo

Week 6 Recap - This week students began the Faces of the Mohawk Valley Pixel Portrait Project.  In collaboration with other courses in the Arts and Humanities Center students will create portraits of fellow MVCC cohorts while telling the models cultural background and celebrating diversity. Demonstration video HERE.

Fa 104 homework week 5

 

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