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Figurative / Portrait Drawing

For this project, you will be creating a figure drawing on toned paper with conte stick, charcoal, white chalk, etc. Have your drawing represent a theme.  Take your own photo of a model you know, or draw from a live model.  There will need to be some ground work done on your part.

Steps / Tips
  1. Start with a tonal back ground of charcoal or gray chalk.  
  2. Find the gesture of the figure by using a tonal conte stick.
  3. Use an eraser or white highlight pencil to find the highlights.
  4. Add in shadows and form with black charcoal.  

or
  1. Use a colored paper and draw the gesture of the figure with conte stick.
  2. Finish the drawing with white and black charcoal.  

Sketchbook Investigation - Part I
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.

Kathe Kollwitz

Kathe Kollwitz - Bio & History
Sketchbook Investigation - Part II
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?  

Sketchbook Investigation - Part III
Draw a minimum of 10 poses from the following video:

Abdi Farrah


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  • Home
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    • AP Studio Art >
      • AP Drawing
      • AP 2D Design
      • AP 3D Design
    • DL AP Studio Art
    • Drawing A
    • Drawing B
    • Drawing C
    • Jewelry / Metals A
    • Sculpture
    • DL Ceramics B/C
    • Ceramics A
    • Ceramics B
    • Ceramics C
    • Computer Art >
      • A >
        • Unit 1 - Photoshop Basics - Graphic Design
        • Unit 1 - Photoshop Basics
        • Unit 2 - Clone Multiplicity - Layer Masking
        • Unit 2 - 3D Tools: Photoshop CS5
        • Unit 3 - Surrealism & Digital Art
        • Unit 4 - Illustrator Basics & Vector Art
        • Unit 5 - Illustrator Logo Design
        • Extra Cred - 3D Imaging Oldschool!!!
        • Doodle 4 Google
      • B >
        • Unit 1 - Illustrator Basics & Vector Art
        • Unit 2 - Illustrator Logo Design
        • Unit 3 - After Effects CS5 Animation
        • Unit 3 - After Effects Lightsaber >
          • Student Examples - After Effects CS5
        • Unit 3 - Stop Motion Animation
        • Unit 4 - Illustrator to After Effects
        • Unit 5 - Cloning in After Effects
        • Unit 6 - Motion Tracking Fire Hands
        • Unit 5 - 3D Effects & Imaging
    • Painting >
      • A >
        • Unit 1 - Color Theory
        • Unit 2 - Tempera: Cultural Connection Parody
        • Unit 3 - Acrylic #1 - Classical Layering
        • Unit 4 - Acrylic #2 - Alternative Mediums
        • Unit 5 - Water Color
        • Unit 6 - Final Digital Portfolio
      • B >
        • Unit 1 - Watercolor Composition
        • Unit 2 - Oil Painting Sticks
        • Unit 3 - Identity Self Portrait
        • Unit 4 - Encaustic Painting
        • Unit 5 - Final History Composition
      • C >
        • Unit 1 -
        • Unit 2 -
        • Unit 3 -
    • Design: G,C,&SA >
      • Unit 1 - Understanding Art & Design
      • Unit 2 - Variety & Unity Poem Illustration
      • Unit 3 - Typography & Logo with Ligatures
      • Unit 4 - Logo Design
      • Unit 5 - Graffiti Lettering
      • Unit 6 - Comics & Character Design
      • Unit 7 - Character Development & Designer Toys
      • Unit 8 - Street Art
  • Syllabus
  • Expectations
  • More About CrimsonArt
    • Meet Mr. Manders >
      • Contact
      • Teacher Examples
    • Standard Assessment
    • Arts Design Cycle
    • Resources / Site Bibliography