HOMEWORK #6 Texture Study

Old Sponge

Weathered Cardboard

In a 4 x 5 in. format, in your sketchbook, using graphite pencils draw a continuous field composition of a texture from observation. This is essentially an investigation of value.  Textures are in essence a series of light and dark values. Your image should only exhibit the texture.  There should be no horizon line and no edges to the shape of the thing the texture is on.

HOMEWORK #6: Color

Arrange a grouping of objects and make a drawing using a color scheme that complements the subjects in mood and/or function. Pay attention to composition, negative space and eye level. Paper size is 12 x 15 in. or larger. The student drawing above exhibits a full composition (edge to edge) with rich colors and values. In addition, the choice of colors is very complementary to the space and functionality of the objects.

HOMEWORK #6: Ink Drawing

Draw a still life of at least three small objects using pen and india ink.  Employ the various techniques of hatching, cross hatching, stippling and a combination. Address the local values of the objects as well as the textural variations.  Note in the drawing above how every objects appears to have a different texture while some of the same techniques are used across the composition; specifically the stipple technique in the cast shadow and the octopus.

Homework #6 "The Jungle"

Both classes have now completed the "jungle" drawings.  The homework is to repeat the project following the same rules. 

1. Make a continuous composition; touch all edges and have very little empty negative space.
2. Start with a large shape that fills all or half the composition.
3. Add smaller groupings and clusters, overlapping forms and changing scale.
4. Address values paying attention to value patterns and establishing a rhythm and movement with light and dark passages.

The drawings posted on Mar. 30 and Mar. 24 are all excellent examples of the assignment.  As stated in class, you may make a drawing with your own still life materials or make a new composition by cropping from the in-class drawing.