Monday, November 8, 2010

Weeks 3-6: Contours, Form, Positive/Negative Space, Proportion, and Getting Abstract

Using artwork by artists such as Kandinsky and Mondrian we worked with lines, shapes and patterns to create abstract drawings. Scroll down to view everyone's drawings.





Abstract compositions (shown clockwise, starting upper left) by Kayla, Koa, Zach, Tyler


Students also began drawing realistic form and contour edges. Kayla's dragonfly (upper left) shows how she started with guidelines for accurate proportions of the wings and body. Sage's dragonfly (upper right) shows how she added contour lines for the edges of the wings and body.



Sara's wolf (upper left) shows how she began with basic shapes of the wolf's body. Joe's drawing shows natural looking contour edges of the wolf's fur and muscles.



Dave's study sketch of the egret (upper left) shows how he used guidelines as he drew the negative space around the bird's head, neck, and body. His final drawing (upper right) shows lighter and darker tones for details.


Emily laid down bold designs, colors, and tones to try new directions with lines and shapes. View her new drawings in eXpReSsiOn sEsSiOn: Click here












The past couple of weeks Angel has been really focused in his work and made big breakthroughs with his drawing of the tiger (shown above). Accurate proportions, controlled line work, and shading make for a powerful composition.

Click 'Read more' below to view everyone's drawings....