Today's Class- Today the class completed the final charcoal still life drawing of the semester, spending the whole class period on it. While they were doing that, I graded the first half portfolios, which is all the drawings done in class except for the two individually graded drawings. The charcoal drawings were collected and will be graded and returned next week.
How to make this up- To make up today's graded assignment, you will need to set up a still life of your own and draw it with your choice of charcoal (vine or compressed), as in the above student example from a previous semester. Additional student examples, along with the specific directions, can be found here.
This is a graded assignment and must be made up as soon as possible to receive partial credit. The longer the delay, the fewer points it will be worth. The portfolio grading is also time sensitive, so if you missed that, bring it to class as soon as possible to earn the maximum points. (if you have documentation of a legitimate excuse for missing class today, bring that as well)
Homework- Find a pumpkin, readily available this time of year. It can be whole or one that has been cut as a jack-o'lantern. Shine a light on it to create patterns of light and shadow, highlighting the texture. Draw a value drawing of the pumpkin on a full page of your sketchbook using a soft pencil. Pay attention to shape, contours, proportions, and the different values of the skin, stem, and cut outs applicable, as well as the cast shadow. Rotate the pumpkin and do a second value drawing in the same way. Total of two pages of pumpkin drawings.
For next class 11/1/13- We will continue with value drawing, but switching to a new medium, ink wash. You will need a small bottle of waterproof black drawing ink (india ink), brushes suitable for watercolor, two small containers to hold water (cups or cans will do), pencil and eraser, and your 18" x 24" pad.
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