THURS. 3/29 "The Jungle"

Frank Vallin

Students finished up working on their Light and Dark Rhythms drawings a.k.a. "The Jungle". Frank's drawing above beautifully illustrates the wide range of textures inherent to the objects inhabiting his still life. Furthermore, this drawing exhibits a very strong rhythm starting with the repeating and overlapping curls found in the placement of the claw forms. This is followed by the repetition and triangulation of the artichoke flowers. And lastly, the placement of the antlers. The textures are enhance by a full and rich range of values. Of particular note is Frank's use of cast shadows to create depth. In addition, the continuity and similarity of the objects adds a very strong "sense of place", something one might find on the outside wall of a cabin in the woods.

WED. 3/28 The Jungle continued

Aaron Buchanan Art 7B (drawing in progress)

Students continued working on their drawings started Monday evening. Aaron's drawing above is following the path of contour with tonal accents. Notice how the "eye" is lead around by the tonal passages as well as the forms primarily the bamboo roots.

TUES. 3/27 SIMULATED TEXTURE: The Jungle

Amy Eldgridge: drawing in progress

T/Th class started texture drawings, "The Jungle". See previous post for more description. Amy's drawing above has established a criss-crossing movement of repeating forms propelled by the arcing antlers on the left of the composition.

MON. 3/26 SIMULATED TEXTURE: The Jungle

Patrick Maxwell: drawing in progress

Students began drawings addressing light and dark value rhythms and simulated textures. Light and dark rhythms create directional movement through a composition by employing similar values and textures. Simulated textures are an artisit's interpretation of actual textures. Patrick's drawing above has yet to address the values though even at this stage a rhythm has been establish by repeating similar forms and textures. Notice how your eye wanders through the composition following a path the the sunflowers.

SPRING BREAK

Student Drawing

No classes next week - March 19 through the 23rd. We will resume with a project exploring techniques and applications of India Ink. Be sure to return to class with ink materials  as well as colored pencils.
 INK MATERIALS
 1. Pen holder
2. Pen Nib (fine or medium fine)
3. India Ink ( Higgins brand)
4. #4 Watercolor brush (optional)

COLOR MATERIALS
1. Black Paper approx. 18 x 24 in. (2 pieces)
2. Black pencil
3. White pencil
4. Crimson Red pencil
5. Ultramarine Blue pencil
6. Canary Yellow pencil

THURS. Imaginary Space continued again

Elizabeth Machado

Students completed working on their imaginary space projects in class. Unfinished drawings must be completed at home. Elizabeth's drawing illustrates a more realistic space than some of the other drawings yet there is still a surreal quality. The structure appears to end at the walls when viewed from the outside but the doorways reveal rooms expanding beyond the walls. This drawing also has a very pleasing design and compositional balance. The design is strengthened by the repeating archways. The cluster of shapes on the left wall is balanced by the dark couch on the right.

WED. 3/14 Imaginary Space continued, continued

Still going. Most students were working on applying tonalities (light) and textural elements. Remember no class next week. SPRING BREAK.