VALUE: Still Life

Joy Montague

Natalie Miranda

Monday night the class made value drawings trying to engage with 3 to 4 edges of the paper and employing the Distal Cues. Joy's drawing (top) is well composed with forms as well as values. Notice how she has balanced the dark glove with a dark area in the upper right background. In addition, all of the objects are rendered with strong attention to the categories of light.
Natalie's drawing exhibits large forms and contrasting values complemented with bold contour lines. The location of the values moves the "eye" easily throughout the composition. The turbulent background is a dynamic contrast to the strength and stability of the still life.