Sunday, April 25, 2010

Weeks 7, 8, 9: Abstract/Surreal Drawing, Cross-Hatching, Stipple Technique

SLV Sketchers are drawing down the home stretch, towards the last weeks of school, and everyone is focused on learning some new skills and choosing work for the Student Show. We had fun getting into using cross-hatching and stipple drawing techniques.

Was REALLY cool to spend time looking through Shaylah's sketchbook and Emily's random pieces of art last Friday. Both of these girls are SERIOUSLY into drawing and it's always a pleasure to see what they'll come up with next.

Student Drawing Show 2010 Deadline Extended! Because of testing the deadline to submit your drawings is the week of May 10-14. Enter your work in our Online Student Show, opening May 18, 2010. Your drawings will be featured with students from other schools in the Drawing League Gallery. Choose 2 of your favorites, either from your lesson drawings or work you've created during your own time at school. One drawing is to be from observation (drawing things you're looking at) and the second drawing is to be from your imagination. For Details: Click here

C ya next week! --Rob

Miranda



Astounding work, Miranda!!!!!! Simply excellent application of the cross-hatching technique! Maybe a drawing for the Student Show?

Student Drawing Show 2010 Deadline Extended! Because of testing, the deadline to submit your drawings is the week of May 10-14. Enter your work in our Online Student Show, opening May 18, 2010. Your drawings will be featured with students from other schools in the Drawing League Gallery. Choose 2 of your favorites, either from your lesson drawings or work you've created during your own time at school. One drawing is to be from observation (drawing things you're looking at) and the second drawing is to be from your imagination. For Details: Click here

Zach T.



Your abstract style has fully busted out into the open, man!!!!! Intense, vivid colors and patterns abound in these drawings! Great eye for design and composition, Zach. Would really like to see you develop your signature character. :-) Can't wait to see what you're cookin' up for the Student Show.


Student Drawing Show 2010 Deadline Extended! Because of testing, the deadline to submit your drawings is the week of May 10-14. Enter your work in our Online Student Show, opening May 18, 2010. Your drawings will be featured with students from other schools in the Drawing League Gallery. Choose 2 of your favorites, either from your lesson drawings or work you've created during your own time at school. One drawing is to be from observation (drawing things you're looking at) and the second drawing is to be from your imagination. For Details: Click here

Matt G.



Whoa!!!!!! Absolutely cool cross-hatched line work and abstract/surreal compositions, Matt!! Your illustration style is moving in very interesting directions. Hope to see you work up a few skateboard deck designs for the Student Show.



Student Drawing Show 2010 Deadline Extended! Because of testing, the deadline to submit your drawings is the week of May 10-14. Enter your work in our Online Student Show, opening May 18, 2010. Your drawings will be featured with students from other schools in the Drawing League Gallery. Choose 2 of your favorites, either from your lesson drawings or work you've created during your own time at school. One drawing is to be from observation (drawing things you're looking at) and the second drawing is to be from your imagination. For Details: Click here

Shaylah



Your drawing skills, over the many months, have evolved wonderfully!!!! The cross-hatching technique was SUPERBLY executed while showing your understanding of 3D form and accurate proportions of the flower and man's face. Spotted the cool little plant sketch you started, too. Ready for the Student Show?



Student Drawing Show 2010 Deadline Extended! Because of testing, the deadline to submit your drawings is the week of May 10-14. Enter your work in our Online Student Show, opening May 18, 2010. Your drawings will be featured with students from other schools in the Drawing League Gallery. Choose 2 of your favorites, either from your lesson drawings or work you've created during your own time at school. One drawing is to be from observation (drawing things you're looking at) and the second drawing is to be from your imagination. For Details: Click here


Matt S.



You joined us late in the game, Matt. But your drawings are progressing in leaps and bounds!!! Fantastic use of lines and shapes in your abstract drawings, especially the detailed geometric star shapes. Excellent work using the stipple technique for the rose. I bet you're thinking of one of these compositions for the Student Show.

Because of your focused, diligent attitude in improving your drawing skills, in such a short period of time, you've earned the title of Most Improved SLV Sketcher for 2010. Draw on, Matt!!



Student Drawing Show 2010 Deadline Extended! Because of testing, the deadline to submit your drawings is the week of May 10-14. Enter your work in our Online Student Show, opening May 18, 2010. Your drawings will be featured with students from other schools in the Drawing League Gallery. Choose 2 of your favorites, either from your lesson drawings or work you've created during your own time at school. One drawing is to be from observation (drawing things you're looking at) and the second drawing is to be from your imagination. For Details: Click here

Elvis



Elvis, you are the king... of abstract/surreal drawings!!! Nice cross-hatching and use of lines, shapes, and patterns, man! Really like the combination of black and red on your abstract piece. What's it going to be for the Student Show?



Student Drawing Show 2010 Deadline Extended! Because of testing, the deadline to submit your drawings is the week of May 10-14. Enter your work in our Online Student Show, opening May 18, 2010. Your drawings will be featured with students from other schools in the Drawing League Gallery. Choose 2 of your favorites, either from your lesson drawings or work you've created during your own time at school. One drawing is to be from observation (drawing things you're looking at) and the second drawing is to be from your imagination. For Details: Click here

Ben



Great that you submitted to the Sketchers, Ben!!! Great use of color, lines, and shapes in your abstract composition! Hope to see more of your work in the future.

Student Drawing Show 2010 Deadline Extended! Because of testing, the deadline to submit your drawings is the week of May 10-14. Enter your work in our Online Student Show, opening May 18, 2010. Your drawings will be featured with students from other schools in the Drawing League Gallery. Choose 2 of your favorites, either from your lesson drawings or work you've created during your own time at school. One drawing is to be from observation (drawing things you're looking at) and the second drawing is to be from your imagination. For Details: Click here

Giavony



Welcome to the SLV Sketchers, Giavony!!! You're off to an EXCELLENT start in drawing the contour edges that form the rose. Very nice job of drawing accurate proportions (sizes of shapes compared to other shapes). Look forward to more drawing lessons with you.

Student Drawing Show 2010 Deadline Extended! Because of testing, the deadline to submit your drawings is the week of May 10-14. Enter your work in our Online Student Show, opening May 18, 2010. Your drawings will be featured with students from other schools in the Drawing League Gallery. Choose 2 of your favorites, either from your lesson drawings or work you've created during your own time at school. One drawing is to be from observation (drawing things you're looking at) and the second drawing is to be from your imagination. For Details: Click here

Nick



As always, Nick, your eye for composition makes for an interesting drawing!! Looks like you focused some serious energy on this stipple-effect sphere. Extending this technique and filling the page with abstract elements would make for a cool piece in the Student Show.

Student Drawing Show 2010 Deadline Extended! Because of testing, the deadline to submit your drawings is the week of May 10-14. Enter your work in our Online Student Show, opening May 18, 2010. Your drawings will be featured with students from other schools in the Drawing League Gallery. Choose 2 of your favorites, either from your lesson drawings or work you've created during your own time at school. One drawing is to be from observation (drawing things you're looking at) and the second drawing is to be from your imagination. For Details: Click here

Our Teachers!

Patty


Stellar cross-hatching technique, Patty!!! Wonderfully rendered fruit showing your amazing ability to layer and blend colored pencils. And a splendid springtime abstract color sketch to top off a lot of excellent drawing!



Hilda


Amazing, abstract expression of music, Hilda!!!!!!!!! Great composition... lots of rhythm and harmony. And your flowers drawn with the stipple effect are BEAUTIFULLY rendered! Nice blend of technique and color. :-)


Student (Teachers too!)Drawing Show 2010 Deadline Extended! Because of testing, the deadline to submit your drawings is the week of May 10-14. Enter your work in our Online Student Show, opening May 18, 2010. Your drawings will be featured with students from other schools in the Drawing League Gallery. Choose 2 of your favorites, either from your lesson drawings or work you've created during your own time at school. One drawing is to be from observation (drawing things you're looking at) and the second drawing is to be from your imagination. For Details: Click here


End of Year eXpReSsiOn sEsSiOn

Shaylah


Emily



Nick



Matt G.



Zach




Matt S.