Author: Sara Gómez Woolley (Page 5 of 20)

This week in your sketchbook, we will practice creating value using pencil and ink.

SWATCHES

In this exercise try creating multiple steps in value, using a variety of mark making techniques in ink.  Notice in this set of swatches all of the different methods used to create value.

FIRST: Try creating value scales which move evenly from light to dark.  Begin with by using the swatches below as examples, but feel free to come up with your method of shading, and unique patterns textures and designs.

NEXT Create an abstract design and fill in the design using these different swatches of value.  Try patterns, stippling, hatching, and crosshatch.  Try ink wash techniques as well. POST your work Tagged Sketchbook, along with your thoughts on it how you accomplished the task.

Fill 4 pages in your sketchbook over the course of the week.

Post when complete:

GO TO: CLASS SITE

DASHBOARD > POSTS > ADD NEW >

Write your post. Add a Descriptive title.

Choose CATEGORY (bottom right side): Sketchbook

PUBLISH

Please add your introduction by [DATE AND TIME]. It should be between [250-300 words].

Before next class, read the comments and get to know your classmates! 

For extra credit, reply to one of your classmates’ comments. Do you have something in common? Did you learn something? Be kind.

CONCEPT is the first building block of your image. It is the first and most important choice you make.

The second thing you should consider is COMPOSITION.

Composition forms the structure or foundation on top of which the image rests. Just like a building, a great image is built from the ground up, on a strong foundation. Conversely, great subject matter and great drawing, will always be undone by poor composition.

Begin by reading the Chapter on Composition provided for you in the discussion. Give yourself TIME to process this. As you read, take notes on each of the compositional techniques mentioned in the Chapter. Try illustrating each one as you come to it as a little thumbnail in your sketchbook.

Next choose a few concepts to focus on. Draw in your sketchbook based on these concepts. Photo reference is absolutely encouraged. So is life drawing or models. However, this is entirely up to you and your drawings may be abstract representations of these ideas as well. It’s entirely up to YOU.

SHARE BOTH THE THUMBNAIL NOTES AND THE SKETCHES WHEN DONE.

Post when complete:

GO TO: CLASS SITE

DASHBOARD > POSTS > ADD NEW >

Write your post. Add a Descriptive title.

Choose CATEGORY (bottom right side): Sketchbook

PUBLISH

Please add your introduction by [DATE AND TIME]. It should be between [250-300 words].

Before next class, read the comments and get to know your classmates! 

For extra credit, reply to one of your classmates’ comments. Do you have something in common? Did you learn something? Be kind.