Unit 2 - Figure Drawing
Part I - Before We Begin, We Must Practice
Gesture Drawing
Gesture Drawing is capturing the pose and angle of the figure or subject, not the details.
Assignment 1: Intro exercise. Extended arm gesture drawing. Manders will demonstrate.
Assignment 2: Watch the following videos #1, #2, #3.
Answer the following in your sketchbook:
Gesture Drawing
Gesture Drawing is capturing the pose and angle of the figure or subject, not the details.
Assignment 1: Intro exercise. Extended arm gesture drawing. Manders will demonstrate.
Assignment 2: Watch the following videos #1, #2, #3.
Answer the following in your sketchbook:
- What are the different purposes for holding the pencil?
- Which grip position is best for quick gesture drawing? Why?
- How will gesture drawing improve your drawing ability?
- What are the key components to gesture drawing?
- Why is understanding the "asymmetry of the body" so important when drawing gesture poses?
#1 - Supply Tips
#2 - How to Hold Your Pencil
#3 - Gesture Drawing Basics
#4 - A Good Guide To Gesture Drawing
Formative Drawings Rubric
2 Drawings total: 1 still life charcoal, 1 figurative charcoal.
4= Both drawings are highly accurate and created with excellent proportion and gesture action. Steps of shading are skillfully executed - ground, eraser, shadows, highlights. Value shows deep contrast from darkest darks to lightest lights.
3= Both drawings are created with good proportion and action. Steps of shading are evident - ground, eraser, shadows, highlights. Value shows contrast in dark and light.
2= 1 of 2 drawings shows some good proportion and action. Partial steps of shading are evident. Partial evidence of value evident.
1= Drawings show minimal proportion and action. Minimal steps of shading are evident. Minimal evidence of value evident.
0= Did not attempt.
2 Drawings total: 1 still life charcoal, 1 figurative charcoal.
4= Both drawings are highly accurate and created with excellent proportion and gesture action. Steps of shading are skillfully executed - ground, eraser, shadows, highlights. Value shows deep contrast from darkest darks to lightest lights.
3= Both drawings are created with good proportion and action. Steps of shading are evident - ground, eraser, shadows, highlights. Value shows contrast in dark and light.
2= 1 of 2 drawings shows some good proportion and action. Partial steps of shading are evident. Partial evidence of value evident.
1= Drawings show minimal proportion and action. Minimal steps of shading are evident. Minimal evidence of value evident.
0= Did not attempt.
Kathe Kollwitz
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Investigate
Part I Read through the following Kathe Kollwitz Bio & History. Answer the following in your sketchbook about the reading: Before You Read: Put yourself in Russia, during World War I (~1914). Describe in a few words what life would be like. What is one thing you think you might learn about Kathe Kollwitz from this informational site? While You Read: Where did Kathe Kollwitz get her drawing inspiration? How does her artwork represent personal expression? What kinds of battles did she face and how did she overcome them? Did she ever overcome them? After You Read: How does your life experience differ from Kathe's? How is it similar? Describe in a few words what your life is like now? How could your experiences shape the way you make art? |
Part II
Choose one of the following Kathe Kollwitz drawings. Compose a study drawing of one of her works. A study drawing is a drawing an artist creates to study the style and expression of the work from another artist.
Choose one of the following Kathe Kollwitz drawings. Compose a study drawing of one of her works. A study drawing is a drawing an artist creates to study the style and expression of the work from another artist.
Art Problem Summative Project
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For this project, you will be creating a figure drawing on toned paper with conte or charcoal based on a theme. You will need to use one of the following images, take your own photo of a model you know, or draw from a live model in class.
Steps / Tips
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Plan
How do artists use the figure to express personal emotion? How do artists create a personal connection to their subject? Brainstorm a list of experiences you've had or issues that concern you. Choose one of the topics from the following link. Create a visual representation of the figure through one of the chosen issues: |
Abdi Farah
Cropped Figure Drawing Student Examples
Art Problem Summative Project
(Choice #2): Steampunk Drawing
What is Steampunk?
Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by industrialized Western civilization during the 19th century
It’s modern technology – iPads, computers, robotics, air travel – powered by steam and set in the 1800’s.
Your Art Challenge / Project:
Design a Steampunk inspired figure based on a self portrait while incorporating current technology. Be sure to have elements from the 1800's. Think old west.
In what part of the figure will you integrate technology (head, back, chest, arm, etc)?
How will you blend technology with the figure? Will you open the body to expose some of the parts inside? Will you have parts of the body morph into the technology?
What technology and textural elements will you use? Gears, headphones, computer keyboards, remote controls, blenders, mixers, phones, light switches, light bulbs, electrical outlets, buckles, zippers, laces?
Consider what sort of content your work will have. The quality of your shading and drawing is important, but your idea is crucial!
Make sure your starting photograph is a pose that will allow you to put emotion into it.
Brainstorm a list of technological or textural items that could be used in the composition.
Think about items that you have access to. Don’t always rely on photos from the internet.
Draw a series of thumbnails of your ideas.
Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by industrialized Western civilization during the 19th century
It’s modern technology – iPads, computers, robotics, air travel – powered by steam and set in the 1800’s.
Your Art Challenge / Project:
Design a Steampunk inspired figure based on a self portrait while incorporating current technology. Be sure to have elements from the 1800's. Think old west.
In what part of the figure will you integrate technology (head, back, chest, arm, etc)?
How will you blend technology with the figure? Will you open the body to expose some of the parts inside? Will you have parts of the body morph into the technology?
What technology and textural elements will you use? Gears, headphones, computer keyboards, remote controls, blenders, mixers, phones, light switches, light bulbs, electrical outlets, buckles, zippers, laces?
Consider what sort of content your work will have. The quality of your shading and drawing is important, but your idea is crucial!
Make sure your starting photograph is a pose that will allow you to put emotion into it.
Brainstorm a list of technological or textural items that could be used in the composition.
Think about items that you have access to. Don’t always rely on photos from the internet.
Draw a series of thumbnails of your ideas.
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