FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 1-2

After covering the syllabus and materials on day 1 students focused on Proportion Structure and Tone on Tuesday. Thursday then introduced concepts in foreshortening and practicing those poses. 

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 4

This week foreshortened drawings culminated in a graded long pose on Thursday. Students also handed in homework 1. Next week we begin the figure in space.

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 3

. Tuesday we met at the Juergensen Art opening and then returned to focus on drawing figures with balance. Thursday students began a review of foreshortening principles. Homework #1 was given students will draw in their sketchbook 3 cubes, 3 spheres, and 3 cylinders. Each should have wrapping contour lines, like a wire mesh. Students will then create an invented form and show light on the form. Due Thursday sept 17.

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.

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 3

Figure in Space exercise

Week 3 Recap - this week students finished working on drawing the foreshortened figure and began making figure in space exercise drawings. Next week students will continue with the figure in space exercise.

FA 104 Figure Drawing 2 Week 2

Foreshortening Figure Drawing Exercise

Week 2 Recap - students this week strove to capture a figure drawing in foreshortened perspective.  Beginning with gestures and ending with long poses students were asked to use demonstrated techniques like: envelope shape drawing, peaks and valley mapping, and vertical/horizontal guide lines to create a realistic figure.