Figure Drawing
2/20/21: Gesture drawing studies
While drawing the figures below, I focused on capturing the figure’s motion through the use of a line of action and quick linework. Most of these figures were done quickly (between 30 seconds and 2 minutes). While experimenting with different surfaces of a Conte crayon, I was able to comfortably create a variety of figures on newsprint.
However, when I switched to using Copic markers in my sketchbook, I found that both the medium and the paper size restricted me. I felt that a Copic marker was stiffer and had less variety in the darkness of marks. Additionally, while the newsprint allowed me to use my whole arm while drawing, I found myself only using my forearm while drawing in my sketchbook. I believe this made my lines look stiffer.
2/22/21: In-class studies
In class, we reviewed some example figure drawings and discussed a variety of criteria when both posing and drawing. Namely, proportion, movement, balance/ posture, and tension. While keeping these elements in mind, I experimented more with the complexity of my drawings, degree of completion, and medium.
2/23/21: Refined studies
I chose this final stretching pose as I liked how the motion can be described with a single fluid stroke from the fingertips to the toes. I also felt that this figure has fairly accurate proportions.
2/25/21: In class notes
2/28/21: Study of movement sequence
For my movement, I decided to draw someone sitting down and leaning back into a chair.
Starting pose: standing by chair
Middle pose: sitting into chair
End pose: leaning back into chair
I observed my classmate sitting down and took reference photos to draw.
As I was drawing, I found it hard to keep everything in proportion. Between each drawing in the sequence, my person would be a different size, and I struggled to draw the chair in proportion to the person. Even in my second attempt at the 3/4 view, I still drew my person too tall in comparison to the chair.
3/2/21: Interaction with object
3/6/21: Interaction with Object part 2
3/9/21: Interaction with object part 3
