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 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 7

This week class began our midterm drawing highlighting figures in pictorial space. 6 figures a background and full value will show an interesting take on creative problem solving. Next week will start the anatomy lectures with the torso. Student should bring their sketchbooks each and every class during the anatomy lecture unit. 

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 6

This week students continued to work on practicing the figure in pictorial space unit. Next week the fig space mid term drawing begins.