Assignment 6: Using Value to Render Simple Forms

Assignment 6: Using Value to Render Simple Forms

Use the value scale you made in class as a guide. Render a compositions of simple forms, with  a distinct light source.

Make careful use of your measuring and observation skills to draw the composition, then through careful observation of light and shadow, use the 5 Value System to render the forms. Be sure to have a full range of value in your drawings.

Create a Contour drawing with Thoughtful Composition of simple forms.   Set up a light source.  Observe how lighting is effecting the objects and observe shadow shapes and highlights.  Render the objects.  Be sure to include the Background and the surface they are sitting on!  18 x 24 Strathmore Drawing Paper

Remember to Compose the page.  Remember to Consider compositional concepts such as Balance, Rhythm, Symmetry, Asymmetry.  Use a variety of line weights to describe the forms.  Consider how the forms interact with each other.

TIPS:

 

  • USE Your RULER, PENCIL, CHARCOAL PENCILS, and your 18 x 24 DRAWING PAPER for this Assignment.
  • Be sure to frame out your composition in masking tape as shown in class!
  • Try Lightly TONING your drawing paper before beginning your drawing to a middle value.
  • Draw this composition at your highest level of skill!

 

Tip: SPRAY the 2 drawings with Workable Fixatiff Spray when complete so they don’t smudge!