On Tuesday students focused on fitting the figure into a given size on the page before introducing the Figure in Perspective Space concept and process. Thursday student continued with Figure Space but introduced sitting poses into the mix. A seated (stool or chair) figure should be 3/4 the full standing figure height, and a floor seated figure is just above 1/2 full height. Next week we will include adding a background to the figure compositions.
Tues students began the Figure in Space mid-term assignment. With no model that day students used casts to begin the assignment while finishing the poses on Thursday with Steve.
Tues students continued making figure in space drawings. After two poses in the classroom student drew outside to complete the environmental picture. Thurs students made fig space drawings using a light source as we move towards our mid term drawing.
Tuesday students worked on two long Foreshortened poses for a grade. Thursday students were introduced to the Figure in Space concept and practice. This will continue next week.
Week 7 recap- this week students began their mid term Figure in Space drawing. Students should have at least 7 figures, one overlap, full light and shadow shading with a background included. Dues Tuesday
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.