Life Drawing 3/3/16

Thursday 3rd March 2016

Introduction

We had our first clothed model, this was significant because this gave us the opportunity to observe and capture fabrics which had not done before. There is a significant different between the form and shape of skin, and fabric. This was a challenge because while drawing these abstract shapes that the model's poncho was creating, we had the challenge of portraying a model underneath those shapes. 

Session

Initial Sketches

This a collection of initial sketches which we always do to start a session. I do feel that i am improving though on the initial sketches even though they are very rough and incomplete. I feel that I observe the model much more and in turn make my sketches effective. 

[Initial Sketches: Pencil]

Tone

 Using charcoal we observed the tone of the models clothe's because we had not done this before. I found this a great challenge because I was observing the difference between the fabric and the model's flesh. This is definitely an area I must study and practice further. 

[Tone: Charcoal] 

Memory Challenge

 In this challenge we had to observe the model for a full five minutes, then the model would sit down and we would sketch the pose we had to remember for four minutes. I observed the line of action of the model as well as the direction of the hips and shoulders. I believed that if I remember the core position and body language of the model, it would create the pose effectively and the details would follow. I had trouble remembering the position of the hand because it was an awkward position from a difficult perspective; to save time I didn't draw the hand but will have to develop my understanding of the structure of the hand. this should allow me to observe and capture hands from any perspective effectively. 

[Memory Sketch: Pencil]

Seated Positions

 We then moved onto seated positions as requested. This faces the challenge of perspective and scale because of the position of the drawer and the model which would foreshorten the model. 

I am particularly pleased with these drawings as I feel this demonstrates that i have developed compared to my previous drawings in the past. I still take notes for improvement but feel motivated to continue to develop and become better in my drawings and observation. 

 [Seated 1: Pencil] 

 [Seated 2: Pencil] 

 [Seated 3: Pencil] 

 [Seated 4: Pencil] 

 [Seated 5: Pencil] 

 [Seated 6: Pencil] 

Weight

Like the previous session we returned to a pose portraying weight as requested by a student.

[Weight: Pencil]

Expressive 

 The final drawing we had to capture the emotion that the model was expressing. 

I chose to add the additional charcoal above the model because I felt this was an appropriate way to portray the negative feeling the model was expressing. 

Conclusion

In conclusion despite this session being new and challenging due to the model being clothed, I can see that I have developed my life drawing and wish to continue to practice and learn more. As I always focus on the structure of the model to capture her in full, I need to challenge myself further by focusing on form and torn of the model instead. This way I can apply what i already know and learn new skills at the same time.