Think "Take on Me" by AHA, but add IPod and Bottega Veneta.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ads, etc inspired by 80's artist, Robert Longo
Think "Take on Me" by AHA, but add IPod and Bottega Veneta.
Friday, February 18, 2011
weekend gridding homework
Weekend Gridding Assignment
Due Tues Feb 22, 2011
WHAT: 1 drawing in pencil, made from gridded images or photographs
PAPER: Drawing paper, not newsprint or typing paper
SIZE: 8 x 12
MEDIUM: Drawing pencils (NOT charcoal pencils)
OBJECTIVE: One well-resolved (finished, completed) drawings that leverage the full range of values (dark to lights) that we have explored in class. In addition, pay attention to composition, line quality, value, and accuracy (line variety- width, weight, accuracy). You will use the gridding technique as a way in which to “blow up” or “scale” and image larger than life.
Work must be tacked to wall at the beginning of class (with tape taken off the drawings). If you cannot attend class then your must give your work to someone else to get full credit for assignment (regardless of excuse). Be prepared to critique.
How to Grid: Always use a ruler and straightedge
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS
1) You must keep proportion in mind, measure your reference image, it should be 4 x 6 for this assignment
2) Measure paper 8 x 12
3) Grid off reference image at one inch intervals
4) Your 8 x 12 drawing will be at a 1:2 ratio, reference : finished drawing
5) Grid off 8 x 12 at two in intervals
6) Draw each square as from reference, using values and line quality. If you are drawing figures or faces, try turning the reference image upside down to trick your brain.
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
• Choose a clear image. You may need to scan and print out a small photograph.
• Decide on your grid size (in this case, 2” sq for the final, 1” sq for the photo)
• Draw the grid, making sure your lines are fine, straight and clear. A valuable photo can be placed in a plastic sleeve or wrapped in cling film.
• Using a sharp, medium pencil, lightly draw a grid on your paper. You can enlarge or reduce the size, but don't do it mathematically. You are judging rough proportions by eye, not measuring distances.
• To draw the image, you may wish to work methodically from one side of the image, or just begin with the most obvious features.
• Edges and strong changes of tone make clear shapes in the photograph. Where one of these shapes crosses a grid-line, count how many grid-lines from your reference point the grid-line is.
• Judge how far the shape is along the square, then count across and mark this at the same point on the grid-line in your drawing.
• Do the same again, further along the same shape. Mark the point where the shape meets another grid-line, then join the two, following any bumps or curves in the shape in the photograph.
• Make sure you have drawn outlines for all the key parts of your drawing. Less defined areas, such as a patch of shade or highlight, may be roughly indicated too.
• Carefully erase your grid lines, repairing outlines as you go. Now you are ready to start shading your drawing. Take your time, and make sure you use a full range of tone.
Due Tues Feb 22, 2011
WHAT: 1 drawing in pencil, made from gridded images or photographs
PAPER: Drawing paper, not newsprint or typing paper
SIZE: 8 x 12
MEDIUM: Drawing pencils (NOT charcoal pencils)
OBJECTIVE: One well-resolved (finished, completed) drawings that leverage the full range of values (dark to lights) that we have explored in class. In addition, pay attention to composition, line quality, value, and accuracy (line variety- width, weight, accuracy). You will use the gridding technique as a way in which to “blow up” or “scale” and image larger than life.
Work must be tacked to wall at the beginning of class (with tape taken off the drawings). If you cannot attend class then your must give your work to someone else to get full credit for assignment (regardless of excuse). Be prepared to critique.
How to Grid: Always use a ruler and straightedge
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS
1) You must keep proportion in mind, measure your reference image, it should be 4 x 6 for this assignment
2) Measure paper 8 x 12
3) Grid off reference image at one inch intervals
4) Your 8 x 12 drawing will be at a 1:2 ratio, reference : finished drawing
5) Grid off 8 x 12 at two in intervals
6) Draw each square as from reference, using values and line quality. If you are drawing figures or faces, try turning the reference image upside down to trick your brain.
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
• Choose a clear image. You may need to scan and print out a small photograph.
• Decide on your grid size (in this case, 2” sq for the final, 1” sq for the photo)
• Draw the grid, making sure your lines are fine, straight and clear. A valuable photo can be placed in a plastic sleeve or wrapped in cling film.
• Using a sharp, medium pencil, lightly draw a grid on your paper. You can enlarge or reduce the size, but don't do it mathematically. You are judging rough proportions by eye, not measuring distances.
• To draw the image, you may wish to work methodically from one side of the image, or just begin with the most obvious features.
• Edges and strong changes of tone make clear shapes in the photograph. Where one of these shapes crosses a grid-line, count how many grid-lines from your reference point the grid-line is.
• Judge how far the shape is along the square, then count across and mark this at the same point on the grid-line in your drawing.
• Do the same again, further along the same shape. Mark the point where the shape meets another grid-line, then join the two, following any bumps or curves in the shape in the photograph.
• Make sure you have drawn outlines for all the key parts of your drawing. Less defined areas, such as a patch of shade or highlight, may be roughly indicated too.
• Carefully erase your grid lines, repairing outlines as you go. Now you are ready to start shading your drawing. Take your time, and make sure you use a full range of tone.
Review TH Feb 17 class
Worked with mechanical aids to perception: straigedge and view finder. Also techniques using those aids including site measuring and clock angle. We have begun to synthesize what we have learned so far- moving into value on Tuesday.
Donna presented on Vermeer.
I introduced howework (gridding) due on Tuesday. If you were not in class you need to see the handout on mytsu or see another student.
Donna presented on Vermeer.
I introduced howework (gridding) due on Tuesday. If you were not in class you need to see the handout on mytsu or see another student.
Due Tues March 3rd- Portfolios!!
Drawing Fundamentals 1210-HAYS
PORTFOLIOS and Sketchbook DUE _March 3, 2011__
Label all work
It must be in portfolio IN THIS ORDER
Take off all tape
If you cannot locate any of the drawings, you must produce them again
______ 5-Portfolios must be neat, tidy and clean (can accommodate 24 x 36 papers NOT folded)
______ 5- Insert one page of newsprint between each drawing
______ 5- SPRAY FIX all drawings before turning in
______ 5- No MORE items than listed should be in the portfolio (12 total)
Items to include:
In Class Work:
______ 10-2 gesture drawings on newsprint
______ 10- 2 contour line (blind or modified blind) on newsprint
______ 10- 2 drawings exploring figure/ground shapes on newsprint
______ 10- 2 drawings exploring value on newsprint
______ 10- 2 more drawings of your choice
Homework: Major
______ 20- 2 drawings- Bags, Rives BFK
______ 10-overall demonstration of key concepts of line, shape, composition, value and overall improvement
Sketchbook:
______ 50 points, You must have at least 50 pages completed in your sketchbook
______ TOTAL Portfolio Grade
PORTFOLIOS and Sketchbook DUE _March 3, 2011__
Label all work
It must be in portfolio IN THIS ORDER
Take off all tape
If you cannot locate any of the drawings, you must produce them again
______ 5-Portfolios must be neat, tidy and clean (can accommodate 24 x 36 papers NOT folded)
______ 5- Insert one page of newsprint between each drawing
______ 5- SPRAY FIX all drawings before turning in
______ 5- No MORE items than listed should be in the portfolio (12 total)
Items to include:
In Class Work:
______ 10-2 gesture drawings on newsprint
______ 10- 2 contour line (blind or modified blind) on newsprint
______ 10- 2 drawings exploring figure/ground shapes on newsprint
______ 10- 2 drawings exploring value on newsprint
______ 10- 2 more drawings of your choice
Homework: Major
______ 20- 2 drawings- Bags, Rives BFK
______ 10-overall demonstration of key concepts of line, shape, composition, value and overall improvement
Sketchbook:
______ 50 points, You must have at least 50 pages completed in your sketchbook
______ TOTAL Portfolio Grade
Mid Term Sketchbooks Due Th March 3-NOTE CHANGE!!!!
Sketchbook Requirements: 50 pages
5 head studies (informal, out and about)
5 figure studies (informal, out and about)
5 still lifes-- from home or tsu set up
10-contour line studies of still life, objects in home, etc.
10-gesture studies of still life, objects in home, etc.
5-thumbnails for larger works
10-free choice
You can always make more than these, but you must AT LEAST have these
5 head studies (informal, out and about)
5 figure studies (informal, out and about)
5 still lifes-- from home or tsu set up
10-contour line studies of still life, objects in home, etc.
10-gesture studies of still life, objects in home, etc.
5-thumbnails for larger works
10-free choice
You can always make more than these, but you must AT LEAST have these
Due Tues, March 1- Paper Bag Drawings (mid term)
Two Drawings of
paper bags from still life
DUE: Tuesday, March 1st
beginning of class
Paper: RIVES BFK (22 x 30)
Medium: Black Conte
Presentation: Taped/masked edges
Description:
-Two drawings of three paper bags which by their rendering and composition give the illusion of movement.
-At least 4-5 thumbnails to develop composition.
-Use Full range of values
-Develop sense of perspective employing site measuring and clock angle technique
Objectives
-To demonstrate knowledge of observed relationships between line and shape
-To use a full range of values/light and dark
Understand through demonstration of lights (whites) and darks (blacks)
-To present a work in a professional, clean manner for critique
-Heavy drawing paper, not newsprint
-Using vine and conte (make sure to spray before class)
-Tape edges while you are working and take off before class critique
-To understand how to critique one another’s work in a productive manner
-To learn to see (and demonstrate that you see) more clearly shapes and objects that are familiar to you
-Fully demonstrate a range of liner qualities (curved, angular, fine, hard, sharp, delicate, bold, rhythmic)
-Make at least 4-5 examined (take time!) “studies” in your sketchbook before doing your 2 drawings. Think about composition (how the drawing will be composed, shapes, etc)
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