Sketchbook Assignment #2

For this assignment, you pick the subject matter. You must draw from observation. This means that you must be looking at the object to draw it. Do not draw from your imagination. Observe the values in the object and transfer them to paper. Your main goal is to make your object look realistic, like you could pick it up off the sketchbook page.

Here are some examples:







Check out this realistic artist's website at www.jdhillberry.com

New Artist

Check out artist Mary Thompson's website! For supplemental credit, write a one paragraph review of her work. Select a specific drawing or installation that you find particularly interesting and explain what draws you to the piece.

Within your response, think about these questions:
What kinds of lines does the artist use and how do they affect the drawing's/installation's mood?
Does the drawing/installation make you feel anything and if so, what does it make you feel?
Do you like the artist's drawing style? Explain why.


http://www.marythompson.co.uk/

Sketchbook Assignment 1

Complete a modified contour drawing of a shoe in your sketchbook. Make sure your shoes have lots of details to make your drawing more interesting. Think about the placement of your shoes on the page and what angle you want the viewer to see your shoe. Spend at least 30 minutes on your drawing. Should you finish the contour lines before the 30 minute mark, you may add stippling, crosshatching, or shading to create shadows (value) on your shoe. Remember to really look at your shoe to find every detail!

Here are some basic modified contour drawings for your reference.