Negative Space Assignment-Due Feb 29th

Here is an example of your next homework assignment.  This assignment is to draw the negative space (the space around and between the object).  Pick something complicated with complex negative spaces like intertwined wires or a ball of yarn unravelled.  Focus on the shapes that the negative space creates and draw those shapes rather than the object/s.  This will force you to draw what you really see instead of what you think you see.  Remember to vary the weight and quality of your line.  Do this on your nice drawing paper and take up the whole page.

Fabric Drawing

Here is an example of a fabric drawing in vine charcoal.  As with all homework assignments, I expect that there is charcoal covering the whole page, and a minimum of 6-8 hours spent on it.

Just a friendly reminder which is detailed on the syllabus, homework grades are based on the following...

Effort (as in time spent), 

Following directions (correct materials, paper ect.)

Due dates (every class a homework assignment is late, it drops a letter grade, this means that if it is four classes late or more, with the exception of make-up/redos that were turned in on the due date, the homework automatically is graded as an F)

Craftsmanship (neat, proper paper and materials, clean edges no ripped paper! no smudges)

Monday the 20th

Hope you all had a good weekend. Don't forget to bring your pencils tomorrow and if you would like to bring in better quality drawing paper for the still life feel free. Also, the next homework assignment, which is a piece of fabric drawn in vine charcoal, is due this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow.

Homework Assignment #3-Due February 15th

Your next assignment due on Wednesday the 15th will be similar to the appliance assignment.  Chose a glass or reflective surface of your choice and draw it in vine charcoal.  Again, take up the whole page.  We have been doing a lot of this in class, but if you need an example you can refer to the blender for reference.

Have a great weekend and see you all Monday.

Tomorrow, February 8th

Don't forget to bring in three items that you are interested in drawing for tomorrow. Also the second homework assignment of the household appliance is due. See you all tomorrow!

Homework Assignment #2

Here is an example that I drew for you this week, which I'm sure all of you have started already...

tips:  try to take up the whole page
don't forget about the background (I want to see charcoal on the whole page)
spray it with fixative (outside)
if you're worried about it getting smudged, put a piece of tracing paper over it and tape it to the back so nothing is rubbing against it.
expect to spend 6-8 hours on this  (no I'm not joking)

Hope you all had a lovely weekend and see you tomorrow.  Message me if you have any questions.