tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34290306833228383412024-03-13T10:51:31.881-07:00FHSU Beginning Drawing: Spring 2008Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-72588664094362280842009-05-01T17:00:00.001-07:002009-05-01T17:00:36.627-07:00Final Project Reminder<div align="justify">Hey everyone,<br />Just a reminder that your final projects are due this coming Monday. You must have your paper completed, your powerpoint ready to present, and your drawing done. Remember that the final project is worth 300 points, so it can essentially make or break your grade.<br />If you have any questions, please email me at <a href="mailto:blfulton@scatcat.fhsu.edu">blfulton@scatcat.fhsu.edu</a>.<br />Brianne</div>Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-69640671400733629132009-04-25T13:02:00.000-07:002009-04-25T13:05:00.515-07:00Hi everyone,<br />Here's the list for portfolio reviews. We had one student drop the class early in the semester, so we really have 16 instead of 17 students total. I've kept you all in order of the numbers that you pulled out of the bucket last Wednesday, however.<br /><br />Be sure to bring your portfolio on the correct day with all of your assignments in it. Drawings should be unattached. I will photograph your work and we will discuss your performance during the semester.<br /><br />The following students will have portfolio review on Monday, April 27 in the order listed:<br /><br />Laura Johnson<br />Eric Barb<br />Summer McDonald<br />Ashley Eshbaugh<br />Tori North<br />Stephanie Lowry<br />Audra Sagastume<br />Cinda Paylor<br /><br />The remaining students will have portfolio review on Wednesday, April 29:<br /><br />Veronique Paylor<br />Kylee Countryman<br />Hillary Newell<br />Eugene Linn<br />McKenna Breiby<br />Allison Copeland<br />Ryan Bosse<br />Katie Kirby<br /><br />In addition, remember that your final presentations start during the following week, so be prepared to go for May 4th! You need your paper, your powerpoint, and your final drawing ready at that time.<br /><br />If you have any questions, email me at <a href="mailto:blfulton@scatcat.fhsu.edu">blfulton@scatcat.fhsu.edu</a>.Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-27938386990831580992009-04-15T19:00:00.000-07:002009-04-15T19:06:29.252-07:00Blog and Assignment for the WeekRead Chapter 9<br />Blog: Take a picture that of something or someone that reminds you of a landscape. – Due Apr 17<br />Immediate Response – Uncensored, irrational un-self-conscious impressions of the photo, what you notice first, what stand out and how it affects you.<br />Objective Description – Describe what is in front of you. Describe the photo to someone who cannot see it.<br />Formal Matters – discuss the composition, line quality, color, placement in space<br />The Story It Tells – Does the photo tell a story? Try naming the photo with a simple noun.<br />The Work in the World - How does the photo connect to Joseph Mallord William Turner’s drawings and paintings? (You may need to look up images of this artist on the Internet to be able to make a thorough comparison.)<br /><br />In addition, you need to complete a landscape drawing this week for critique on Monday. This is an out of class assignment meant to get you out into the world. Go to a place that you enjoy or that means something to you and draw away. You are allowed to use any drawing medium that you wish, so this project should be especially inspirational.Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-16806516341445239202009-03-30T17:30:00.000-07:002009-03-30T18:08:38.171-07:00Info for this Wednesday and Next WeekHi everyone!<br /><br />Here the information that you need for the next class period and for the following week while I'm gone to the National Conference for Educators in the Ceramic Arts.<br /><br /><strong>For Wednesday:</strong><br /><br />I will give you information on your final project. We will also talk about research possibilities online (mainly worldcat and interlibrary loan forms) so bring your laptops if you have one.<br /><br />Your first color drawing will also be due (complimentary colors using the balls, bowls, and fabric). We will hang them in the hallway with the self-portraits so that we can showcase both over the coming weeks.<br /><br />We will start a still life on Wednesday, and you will need to bring multiple objects from home that say something about yourself for the class period. Think about value and color harmony when choosing your objects. Create a composition using mononchromatic, analgous, triadic or tetradic color from the color wheel. You can refer to last week's powerpoint on blackboard if you need an example of each as illustrated on the colorwheel.<br /><br /><strong>For next week:</strong><br /><br />I will be gone, so you will not need to attend anything for class <strong>with the exception</strong> of Wednesday. I have set up a meeting at the library with Angela Barger. Meet her in the <strong>lobby of Forsyth at 7:00 p.m.</strong> She will give you a research tour of the library with the specific artists we are studying in mind (I gave her the list). <strong>This tour is required for the class...if you miss you will get an absence!</strong><br /><br />You can continue to work on your still life. We will critique them on Monday, April 13th. You should also actively research your artist for your final project as there's a lot of work required for the project. The final project must be done before the last week of class (before finals) so start early and don't procrastinate!Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-48202776781711794622009-03-30T17:27:00.000-07:002009-03-30T17:30:19.118-07:00Blog Assignment for Friday, April 3rdColor pencil Still Life<br />100 points<br />Blog: Take a picture that illustrates a color contrast. – Due Apr 3rd<br />1. Immediate Response – Uncensored, irrational un-self-conscious impressions of the photo, what you notice first, what stand out and how it affects you.<br />2. Objective Description – Describe what is in front of you. Describe the photo to someone who cannot see it.<br />3. Formal Matters – discuss the composition, line quality, color, placement in space<br />4. The Story It Tells – Does the photo tell a story? Try naming the photo with a simple noun.<br />5. The Work in the World - How does the photo connect to Paul Cezanne’s drawings and paintings? (You may need to look up images of this artist on the Internet to be able to make a thorough comparison.)Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-6449439331804170822009-03-25T18:59:00.000-07:002009-03-25T19:20:36.537-07:00Blog For Week 11 and Assignment InfoColor Theory<br />100 points<br />Read Chapter 10<br />Blog: Take a picture that illustrates color harmony. – Due Mar 27<br />Immediate Response – Uncensored, irrational un-self-conscious impressions of the photo, what you notice first, what stand out and how it affects you.<br />Objective Description – Describe what is in front of you. Describe the photo to someone who cannot see it.<br />Formal Matters – discuss the composition, line quality, color, placement in space<br />The Story It Tells – Does the photo tell a story? Try naming the photo with a simple noun.<br />The Work in the World - How does the photo connect to Elizabeth Murray’s drawings and paintings? (You may need to look up images of this artist on the Internet to be able to make a thorough comparison.)<br /><br />Here's what due in the next week:<br /><br />I'm granting a small extension on self-portraits. You may turn your final self-portrait in on Monday, March 30th for a final grade.<br /><br />There will still be a drawing due for critique on Monday and for a final grade on Wednesday, though. Use your colored pencils to shade in your still life composition of your ball, fabric and bowl (if available). A box of 50 Crayola pencils works just fine for this assignment...it's probably better at this point to have a greater variety of tints, hues, and shades than to have high quality pencils. Use analgous complimentary colors (also known as split complimentary colors) to create your composition. Subtle layering of colors seems to work best for this assignment. Remember that complimentary colors create great shadows when layered on top of each other!<br /><br />In addition, don't forget about Anne Pearce tomorrow night. She's a visiting artist and will be giving a talk at 7:00 p.m. in Rarick Hall Room 114. You can get extra blog credit for attending, so I hope to see you there.Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-83284982781631682009-03-09T19:23:00.000-07:002009-03-09T19:25:20.647-07:00Blog For Week 9Read Chapter 8<br />Blog: Take a picture of yourself with extreme value. – Due Mar 13<br />1.Immediate Response – Uncensored, irrational un-self-conscious impressions of the photo, what you notice first, what stand out and how it affects you.<br />2.Objective Description – Describe what is in front of you. Describe the photo to someone who cannot see it.<br />3.Formal Matters – discuss the composition, line quality, color, placement in space<br />4.The Story It Tells – Does the photo tell a story? Try naming the photo with a simple noun.<br />5.The Work in the World - How does the photo connect to Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres’ drawings and paintings? (You may need to look up images of this artist on the Internet to be able to make a thorough comparison.)Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-40130028360753772712009-03-09T19:05:00.000-07:002009-03-09T19:16:06.254-07:00Rules of Proportion for Drawing the Face and hints and tips.Your face is five eyes wide. You have the space of an eye between your two eyes (on the bridge of your nose) and the space of an eye on each side of your real eyes.<br /><br />The eyes are halfway between the top of the head and the chin.<br />The bottom of the nose is halfway between the eyes and the chin.<br />The mouth is halfway between the nose and the chin.<br />The corners of the mouth line up with the centers of the eyes.<br />The corner of your nose is where the inner edge of your eye is.<br />The top of the ears line up above the eyes, on the eyebrows.<br />The bottom of the ears line up with the bottom of the nose (or with the lips).<br /><br />You don’t have defined lines in your features. Watch heavy lines around eyes. Draw yourself without makeup. Do a contour line around the eyelashes. Draw the values in your nose instead of just the nostrils. Don’t draw the opening, just draw the value.<br /><br />No one in this class wears heavy lip liner. Make your lines lighter and really think of that calligraphic line. Emphasize value and shadows instead of features. Otherwise the result is cartoonish.<br /><br />Bring your item or items from home that you'd like to include in your drawing for Wednesday!Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-15016515941866625652009-03-08T20:06:00.000-07:002009-03-08T20:12:36.687-07:00Figure Ground RelationshipFor those of you who are still a little confused on what a figure-ground relationship is, here's a nice website with a thorough explanation...<br /><br /><a href="http://facweb.cs.depaul.edu/sgrais/gestalt_principles.htm">http://facweb.cs.depaul.edu/sgrais/gestalt_principles.htm</a><br /><br />Other Gestalt principles are also listed on the website (similarity, proximity, etc), and you're welcome to read those, as well.Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-18985934397090815362009-03-04T17:46:00.000-08:002009-03-04T17:51:40.791-08:00Assignment for the Week and AnnouncementFor Monday, you should bring your charcoal blackout drawing that you did in class. Be sure to first fill in your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">midtones</span>, erase for highlights, and then add shadow with additional charcoal. Pay attention to the various values presented in the still life. Where are the most dramatic highlights? Are there some shadows that are deeper and darker than others? How will you indicate them?<br /><br />It may help to have taken a picture of the still life so that you can set it up on your own. If you pull out the extra light used for the still life, be sure to put it away after using it! The same goes for the still life objects.<br /><br />In addition, remember that I will not be accepting any <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pre</span>-midterm late work past next week. If you don't have it in by spring break, it'll count for a zero!Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-53646104851100434342009-03-02T18:55:00.000-08:002009-03-03T05:26:05.462-08:00Blog and What to Bring For Wednesday<p>Read chapter 7<br />Blog: Take a picture that illustrates a figure ground relationship. – Due Mar 6<br />v Immediate Response – Uncensored, irrational <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">un</span>-self-conscious impressions of the photo, what you notice first, what stand out and how it affects you.<br />v Objective Description – Describe what is in front of you. Describe the photo to someone who cannot see it.<br />Formal Matters – discuss the composition, line quality, color, placement in space<br />The Story It Tells – Does the photo tell a story? Try naming the photo with a simple noun.<br />The Work in the World - How does the photo connect to William <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Kentridge</span>’s drawings? (You may need to look up images of this artist on the Internet to be able to make a thorough comparison.)</p><p>On Wednesday, we'll put our texture drawings up in the hall. We will then do what is called a "Blackout" drawing with charcoal, and you will need to bring an old rag for blending purposes. If you've been following the handout for class, ignore the portion regarding going to an antique store. The stores are not generally open during our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">classtime</span>, so we will do the assignment in the room with a still life.</p><p>Also be sure to check out Blackboard for your grade! Remember that blackboard does not take into account your <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">absences</span>. If you've been gone more than three times or tardy multiple times, your grade may be lower than indicated on the computer. </p><p>See you Wednesday!</p>Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-83990448496027435842009-02-26T22:09:00.000-08:002009-02-26T22:13:46.141-08:00Assignment For MondayThis is an easy one, folks. Just make sure that you bring in the ten rubbings that you did on tracing paper for class (if you didn't get them all done in class, don't be afraid to go out and get creative with your textures). Make sure that you have a wide range of values in the textures that you cover a majority of the tracing paper's surface with your texture.<br /><br />Remember that the blog below is due tomorrow at midnight. In addition, some of you have blogs to make up. Keep in mind that the blogs count for 20 percent of your grade each week, so you can only get a low B at highest on your drawing without them.<br /><br />Have a good weekend, and email me if you have questions!Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-74193414128308699272009-02-25T16:14:00.000-08:002009-02-25T16:16:24.082-08:00Blog Assignment for Week 7<p>Read Chapter 6</p><p><br />Blog: Take a picture that illustrates textures. – <strong>Due Feb 27<br /></strong>1. Immediate Response – Uncensored, irrational un-self-conscious impressions of the photo, what you notice first, what stand out and how it affects you.<br />2. Objective Description – Describe what is in front of you. Describe the photo to someone who cannot see it.<br />3. Formal Matters – discuss the composition, line quality, color, placement in space<br />4. The Story It Tells – Does the photo tell a story? Try naming the photo with a simple noun.<br />5. The Work in the World - How does the photo connect to Richard Serra’s drawings and sculptures? (You may need to look up images of this artist on the Internet to be able to make a thorough comparison.)</p>Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-13472381814742259962009-02-18T11:47:00.000-08:002009-02-18T11:49:17.600-08:00Blog and Reading AssignmentRead Chapter Five on Perspective. It'll help with your understanding of the subject, especially if you're confused.<br /><br />Blog: Take a picture that illustrates one point perspective and value. – Due Feb 20<br /><br />1. Immediate Response – Uncensored, irrational un-self-conscious impressions of the photo, what you notice first, what stand out and how it affects you.<br />2. Objective Description – Describe what is in front of you. Describe the photo to someone who cannot see it.<br />3. Formal Matters – discuss the composition, line quality, color, placement in space<br />4. The Story It Tells – Does the photo tell a story? Try naming the photo with a simple noun.<br />5. The Work in the World - How does the photo connect to Edward Ruscha’s drawings? (You may need to look up images of this artist on the Internet to be able to make a thorough comparison.)Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-24384203708147149212009-02-11T18:19:00.000-08:002009-02-11T18:32:27.818-08:00New Assignment - ShadingHey people! Here's your assignment due for critique on the 15<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> and for grading on 18<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span>. Take your found objects (and some of you have very interesting ones) and create a still life that says something about you as a person. The objects don't actually have to be related to you...you can refer to yourself in how you arrange the objects and then in how you draw them. There are so many different manners of drawing - from a highly-detailed, controlled style to the loosest scribble. Find what suits you best and really go with it on this assignment.<br /><br />You are allowed to use all methods that we've learned so far in this drawing, <strong>but your emphasis in this drawing should be on building value through shading</strong>. Make sure that you don't smudge...use your pencils to progressively build value in areas of shadow.<br /><br />If you're having a hard time judging value under regular light, you may want to place your objects near a lamp to increase chiaroscuro. Experiment with the distance of the lamp in relation to your objects to gauge how much value the light provides. Taking your objects outside on a clear day can also provide interesting shadows in natural light.Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-70397472387577748162009-02-09T19:08:00.000-08:002009-02-09T19:14:34.318-08:00Week 5 Blog and Instructions for WednesdayDON'T FORGET TO BRING MULTIPLE "FOUND" OBJECTS FOR WEDNESDAY! YOU CAN BRING OBJECTS EITHER FROM A THRIFT STORE OR THAT YOU FIND IN THE GARBAGE. YOU SHOULD SPEND AROUND $2.00.<br /><br />Blog: Take a picture that illustrates expression and value. The photo can show anything from a variety of value to more chiaroscuro...just make sure that you also include expression. The photo can be in color or black and white...black and white only makes value more apparent.– Due Feb 13<br /><br />1. Immediate Response – Uncensored, irrational un-self-conscious impressions of the photo, what you notice first, what stand out and how it affects you.<br />2. Objective Description – Describe what is in front of you. Describe the photo to someone who cannot see it.<br />3. Formal Matters – discuss the composition, line quality, color, placement in space<br />4. The Story It Tells – Does the photo tell a story? Try naming the photo with a simple noun.<br />5. The Work in the World - How does the photo connect to Edgar Degas’ drawings? (You may need to look up images of this artist on the Internet to be able to make a thorough comparison.)Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-23048501528112952582009-02-04T17:37:00.000-08:002009-02-08T08:50:49.280-08:00Here's your assignment that will be due for critique on Monday, February 9th.<br /><br />Look at your ten sketches from class of your paper bag object and two balls. Use your most interesting composition to create a drawing using the following<br /><br />- Primary and secondary contour lines.<br />- Cross-Contour Lines to outline the planes of the objects in your still life.<br />- Cross-Hatching for value.<br /><br />You're allowed to be more free and expressive on this assignment, but you can also be exact and detailed...it's up to you!<br /><br />If you're having problems understanding cross contour lines, be sure to check out the powerpoint on blackboard. A Google search might also help.<br /><br />And remember...THE BLOG BELOW IS DUE FRIDAY! You want to make sure that you get the blogs in on time as they're 20 percent of your grade.Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-42348476196164665772009-02-02T19:08:00.000-08:002009-02-02T19:15:08.334-08:00Week 4 BlogRead Chapter 4<br /><br />Blog: Take a picture that illustrates chiaroscuro in black and white. – <strong>Due Feb 6<br /></strong>1. Immediate Response – Uncensored, irrational un-self-conscious impressions of the photo, what you notice first, what stand out and how it affects you.<br />2. Objective Description – Describe what is in front of you. Describe the photo to someone who cannot see it.<br />3. Formal Matters – discuss the composition, line quality, color, placement in space<br />4. The Story It Tells – Does the photo tell a story? Try naming the photo with a simple noun.<br />5. The Work in the World - How does the photo connect to Albrecht Durer’s drawings? (You may need to look up images of this artist on the Internet to be able to make a thorough comparison.)Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-3295230455478545242009-01-28T18:02:00.000-08:002009-01-28T18:09:50.773-08:00New AssignmentHi everyone,<br /><br />Here's your assignment that will be due for Monday, February 2nd.<br /><br />Look at your ten sketches from class of your personal object, fork and spoon. Use your most interesting composition to create a drawing using primary and secondary contour lines. Remember that contour lines shouldn't be sketchy and that they're used to outline everything that you see from the silhouette of the object (primary contour) to the inner details, highlights and shadows (secondary contour). Make sure that you vary the weight of your lines to emphasize light and shadow, and make sure that your lines are calligraphic.<br /><br />Use the paper I've given you from class to create your final work. Happy drawing!<br /><br />In addition, don't forget your blog assignment for Friday, listed below.Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-44043460596616062792009-01-26T06:33:00.000-08:002009-01-26T06:39:58.868-08:00Week 3 Blog and Chapter Assignment<p>Read Chapter 3...specifically study primary and secondary contour line drawings</p><p><br />Blog: Take a picture that illustrates line and rhythm. – <strong>Due Jan 30</strong></p><p>Make sure that you answer the following questions!</p><p><br /><strong>1.</strong> <strong>Immediate Response</strong> – Uncensored, irrational un-self-conscious impressions of the photo, what you notice first, what stand out and how it affects you.<br /><strong>2. Objective Description</strong> – Describe what is in front of you. Describe the photo to someone who cannot see it.<br /><strong>3. Formal Matters</strong> – discuss the composition, line quality, color, placement in space<br /><strong>4. The Story It Tells</strong> – Does the photo tell a story? Try naming the photo with a simple noun.<br /><strong>5. The Work in the World</strong> - How does the photo connect to Honore Daumier’s drawings? (You may need to look up images of this artist on the Internet to be able to make a thorough comparison.)</p>Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-19448849949278257932009-01-22T17:10:00.000-08:002009-01-22T17:16:37.961-08:00Supplies for ClassSome of you still need to get supplies...buy them this weekend! You won't be able to complete the assignment below without supplies, and this could affect your grade adversely, so get out and purchase them a.s.a.p.<br /><br />Here's a reminder of what you need:<br /><br />General Kimberly Pencil Drawing Set #25<br />Design kneaded eraser-standard size<br />Alphacolor Char-Kole 12 stick pack<br />Vine Charcoal - soft 3piece pack<br />Graphite Stick Set<br />Colored pencils set of 18- 20<br />– Crayola brand is fine<br />Masking Tape<br />Sketchbook-at least 8”x10”<br />12” or 18” metal ruler<br /><br />Optional Supplies: Art supply box/Tackle box, 30/60/90 Triangle, Large cardboard portfolio (22”x30”...remember that you can make your own for free using refridgerator boxes and duct tape), Scissors, Utility Knife<br /><br />You'll also need a pen for the assignment below, but it can be a ball-point or other regular kind of pen.Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-13702354307554130352009-01-22T17:05:00.000-08:002009-01-22T17:09:55.296-08:00Monday's AssignmentHey everyone,<br /><br />Here is the information for the assignment due for critique on Monday. Be sure to get out and draw for the assignment this weekend so that you have great examples for the crit.<br /><br />Complete these drawings in your sketchbook (one per page):<br /><br />· 1 Line Gesture Drawing<br />· 1 Scribbled Gesture Drawing<br />· 1 Mass Gesture Drawing<br />· 1 Sustained Gesture Drawing<br /><br />Within these drawings, each one should be completed with a different drawing utensil (listed below):<br /><br />· 1 drawing completed in pen<br />· 1 drawing completed in charcoal<br />· 1 drawing completed in graphite stick<br />· 1 drawing completed in pencil<br /><br />Consider which medium works best for each style of gesture drawing. Do at least 4-5 drawings for each type of gesture drawing and pick the best for Monday's critique.Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429030683322838341.post-62587050799434885292009-01-15T15:43:00.000-08:002009-01-15T16:14:45.095-08:00Welcome to Drawing IWelcome to Basic Drawing, everyone. Here's a list of some of what I expect from you in the next week and a half or so (the schedule is a little odd due to Martin Luther King Day). If you have any questions, please email me.<br /><br />By Wednesday, January 21st you should have...<br /><br />...gathered the supplies listed in the syllabus and textbook.<br />...created your blog and emailed the address to me.<br />...practiced gesture drawing in your sketchbook. You may also want to research<br /> gesture drawing online.<br />...read chapters one and two in your textbook.<br /><br /><strong>Your First Blog Entry</strong><br />The first blog entry will be due on Friday, January 23rd by midnight. Make sure that you post it on time and answer all of the following below. Your photograph must be your own...copies of other people's work will be considered plagiarism. It also must be taken specifically for the assignment. Part of the purpose of a drawing class is to learn how to see your environment with artistic intention and to think critically, and your photographs will help you to do that. Spend at least a brief paragraph on each of the five points:<br /><br /><strong>Blog Assignment for January 23: Take a picture of something expressive or someone being expressive.</strong><br /><strong><br /></strong><strong></strong>1. <strong>Immediate Response</strong> – What is your initial reaction to the photograph? Give your <br /> uncensored, irrational impressions of the photo. What do you notice first, what stand out<br /> and how does it affect you?<br /><br />2. <strong>Objective Description</strong> – Describe what is in front of you. Describe the photo as if you <br /> are painting a mental picture for someone who cannot see it.<br /><br />3. <strong>Formal Matters</strong> – Discuss the composition, line quality, color, placement in space.<br /><br />4. <strong>The Story It Tells</strong> – Does the photo tell a story? Try naming the photo with one,<br /> simple noun.<br /><br />5. <strong>The Work in the World</strong> - How does the photo connect to Kathe Kollwitz’s <br /> drawings? Compare and contrast. Be descriptive in the similarities and differences. (You <br /> may need to look up images of this artist on the Internet to be able to make a thorough <br /> comparison. She is also discussed in the first couple of chapters of the text.)Brianne Fultonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12476966493559907354noreply@blogger.com0