HOMEWORK#4: Under the Sink

On 18 x24 in., hand-toned, drawing paper using charcoal materials and erasers make a drawing of the space under your sink; any sink. Use value subjectively to emphasize and exaggerate the lighting conditions and the character of the space. Note the composition in the drawing above.  The use of receding diagonals adds depth and dynamics to the space.  A straight on view of the sink would be far less interesting. Also note the use of dark values in the background to push the objects forward.

HOMEWORK #4: Under Your Sink

For this assignment your subject is to be the area "under your sink." Any sink area will do.  Pay close attention to the forms (size, placement), lighting conditions and value patterns. Before you begin, hand - tone your paper with vine charcoal and a paper towel (you may use compressed for a darker base tone but don't over do it). Follow the instructions from the in-class drawings: 1. start with a single value: white, light gray (paper tone), dark gray or black.  Place that value throughout composition. 2. Then apply the remaining values one at a time. 3. Check balance and rhythm. 4. Render the forms three dimensionally by employing the categories of light.  You may use value subjectively for greater design and dramatic effect. The drawing above illustrates this project beautifully.  One of its many strengths is the placement of the subject within the image area.  Notice that it is at a slight angle creating diagonals and triangles rather than straight on matching the shape of the paper. 18 x 24 in. drawing paper with charcoal and erasers.

HOMEWORK #4 MEAL SETTING

For this assignment you are to make a drawing of a table setting. Your still life should be the before or after setting of a meal.  Create an asymmetrical composition including plates, glassware, silverware, etc. You may also include cereal boxes or condiment bottles and the like for a stronger narrative and a more dynamic composition.  Use 18 x 24 in. drawing paper and graphite pencils. The above drawings are from students of the Spring 2010 semester.