Today's Class- Today two things were accomplished- the class completed a graded drawing, the final charcoal drawing of the semester, and the mid semester portfolios were graded. The latter were returned to students by the end of class, while graded drawings were collected and will be returned graded next week.
How to make this up- You will need to set up a still life in the manner typical for this class- a box draped with various cloths, and a mix of simple objects with a variety of local colors and values, and lit to create patterns of light and shadows. You will draw the set up using the charcoal of your choice, paying attention to shapes, space, perspective, and both local and overall values, as in the student example above. More specific directions and additional examples can be found here.
This is a graded drawing, so the longer it takes for you to make it up, the fewer points it will be worth.
Homework- Find a pumpkin, can be whole or one carved as a jack o'lantern, and place it on a table. Put a light on it to create light and shadow patterns, or if it's carved you have the option to light it from the inside. Draw a full value rendering on a page in your sketchbook using your softest pencil, paying attention to surface values, cast shadows, etc. Then rotate it some and draw it a second time, for a total of two drawings.
For next class 11/6/15- We will continue with value, but moving on to a new medium, ink. We'll be drawing with ink wash, drawing ink diluted with water in various concentrations to create different levels of light and dark values, and applied with a brush in layers. We'll be doing some simple exercises to gain familiarity with the medium. Bring your 18" x 24" pad of drawing paper, medium and small brushes, bottle of ink, pencil and eraser, and a couple of small water containers (cans, cups, etc).
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