Week Seven: Form, Proportion, Roundness

Friday was a sCaRy day of drawing! Being the day before Halloween, everyone was in the mood for drawing real-life pumpkins (our focus was to show roundness and contours) and spooky faces. Zach had a mask that Miranda and Matt drew. And all of you took on last week's challenge of drawing the man's profile by Leonardo da Vinci. Everyone's drawings of the old guy are fantastic! You used cross-hatched lines and tones to show the form of his head.


Mask and man's profile drawings by Miranda, Emily, and Matt

Check out Zach's abstract sketch in eXpReSsioN sEsSiOn: Click here

This week's drawing challenge (if you have time, of course): Once again, find an object from the classroom or your backpack. But select this object specifically for its different textures. For example, show the fabric of a jacket or piece of cloth (try shading the areas where it folds), or the roughness of a piece of wood, or the difference between shiny and rough metal. Show textures by using tones, cross-hatching, jagged lines, wavy lines, or broken lines. Have fun!

This Friday will be our last day of the course. :( We'll be drawing from real life objects.

--Rob

Miranda

Miranda, you've punched through to a whole new level of drawing realistically! You quickly and lightly sketched the overall shape of the pumpkin, making adjustments to proportions without erasing. Curved contour lines show the the natural roundness of the form of the pumpkin. Excellent job of showing the contours and textures of the stem. And Leonardo da Vinci's old man is VERY well drawn! You've drawn accurate contour lines and proportions of his head, and cross-hated lines to show texture and form.



Compare your drawing of the old man to the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci's drawing. Are the proportions of his forehead, nose and chin drawn accurately? Check the distance between the ear and back of the head for accuracy. For reference click here.

This week's drawing challenge (if you have time, of course): Once again, find an object from the classroom or your backpack. But select this object specifically for its different textures. For example, show the fabric of a jacket or piece of cloth (try shading the areas where it folds), or the roughness of a piece of wood, or the difference between shiny and rough metal. Show textures by using tones, cross-hatching, jagged lines, wavy lines, or broken lines. Have fun!

Arianna

You've succeeded in showing the roundness of the pumpkin by drawing very natural looking contour lines. The texture of the stem and the overall form of the pumpkin are well drawn. Great start in drawing the cast shadow underneath! The overall proportion's of Leonardo's old man are accurately drawn. You did a great job of showing texture and form by using cross-hatched lines and tones. Arianna, your observational drawing has improved in a BIG way during the past weeks.



Compare your drawing of the old man to the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci's drawing. Are the proportions of his forehead, nose and chin drawn accurately? Check the distance between the ear and back of the head for accuracy. For reference click here.

This week's drawing challenge (if you have time, of course): Once again, find an object from the classroom or your backpack. But select this object specifically for its different textures. For example, show the fabric of a jacket or piece of cloth (try shading the areas where it folds), or the roughness of a piece of wood, or the difference between shiny and rough metal. Show textures by using tones, cross-hatching, jagged lines, wavy lines, or broken lines. Have fun!

Nick

Staying focused on contours and textures and roundness produced really nice results, Nick! You used the space between the vertical contour lines of the pumpkin's surface to measure proportions. The overall proportions and form of the pumpkin look natural. You really got into the zone while drawing the skull! Excellent job of observing its contour edges and overall form. You nailed its proportions, spot on. And speaking of accurate proportions, fantastic work on Leonardo's old man! Great contour lines for his profile and texture of skin! Observational drawing has been a bit of a challenge for you but you REALLY pulled your skills together for these drawings, Nick!



Compare your drawing of the old man to the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci's drawing. Are the proportions of his forehead, nose and chin drawn accurately? Check the distance between the ear and back of the head for accuracy. For reference click here.

This week's drawing challenge (if you have time, of course): Once again, find an object from the classroom or your backpack. But select this object specifically for its different textures. For example, show the fabric of a jacket or piece of cloth (try shading the areas where it folds), or the roughness of a piece of wood, or the difference between shiny and rough metal. Show textures by using tones, cross-hatching, jagged lines, wavy lines, or broken lines. Have fun!

Matt

By focusing on sketching faster and accurately your observational drawing has improved dramatically! As you loosened up your lines you were able to quickly capture the overall form of the pumpkin. This will help you in a big way as you sketch from real life. Also, sketching lightly helps you to make adjustments without erasing, helping you to concentrate on accurate proportions. Great job in using the spacing between the vertical contour lines to measure proportions and roundness. I really like how you showed the form of the stem and how it's attached at the top. Excellent job on Leonardo's old man, Matt! Your contour lines and proportions are well drawn. The textures and shading show the form of his facial features, especially the 3D form of his ear.



Compare your drawing of the old man to the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci's drawing. Are the proportions of his forehead, nose and chin drawn accurately? Check the distance between the ear and back of the head for accuracy. For reference click here.

This week's drawing challenge (if you have time, of course): Once again, find an object from the classroom or your backpack. But select this object specifically for its different textures. For example, show the fabric of a jacket or piece of cloth (try shading the areas where it folds), or the roughness of a piece of wood, or the difference between shiny and rough metal. Show textures by using tones, cross-hatching, jagged lines, wavy lines, or broken lines. Have fun!

Zach T

Zach, your observational drawing skills just keep on improving! (It's catching up with your cool abstract drawing style!) The overall proportions of the pumpkin are very well drawn. You did a great job of showing the roundness of its form by drawing curved contour lines. I really like the textures and contours of the stem and how it's attached to the top. You really turned on your eye for detail while drawing Leonardo's old man! Great job of using lines and tones to define the form of his face and head. Overall, the proportions and contour edges are very well drawn. Keep it going, man!



Compare your drawing of the old man to the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci's drawing. Are the proportions of his forehead, nose and chin drawn accurately? Check the distance between the ear and back of the head for accuracy. For reference click here.

This week's drawing challenge (if you have time, of course): Once again, find an object from the classroom or your backpack. But select this object specifically for its different textures. For example, show the fabric of a jacket or piece of cloth (try shading the areas where it folds), or the roughness of a piece of wood, or the difference between shiny and rough metal. Show textures by using tones, cross-hatching, jagged lines, wavy lines, or broken lines. Have fun!

Emily

Glad you were able to do last week's drawing challenge, Emily. Your line work continues to blaze! Excellent how you used crisp, angled lines for the darker background; this highlights the contour edges of his face. The swiftness and accuracy in your lines and tones show a dramatic view of the textures and form of this old guy.

Compare your drawing of the old man to the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci's drawing. Are the proportions of his forehead, nose and chin drawn accurately? Check the distance between the ear and back of the head for accuracy. For reference click here.

This week's drawing challenge (if you have time, of course): Once again, find an object from the classroom or your backpack. But select this object specifically for its different textures. For example, show the fabric of a jacket or piece of cloth (try shading the areas where it folds), or the roughness of a piece of wood, or the difference between shiny and rough metal. Show textures by using tones, cross-hatching, jagged lines, wavy lines, or broken lines. Have fun!

Week Six: Form, Proportions

On Friday, we drew a dog using grid lines for making accurate proportions. You also handed in your drawings from the previous week's drawing challenge. Each of you made huge progress in drawing realistic, accurate proportions.




Left: drawing by Arianna

We got some new drawings from Arianna and Emily for eXpReSsiOn sEsSiOn. To check them out Click here.





Your drawing challenge for this week is to work from the reference picture of this drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. Concentrate on drawing accurate proportions and contour edges of this strange-looking man's profile. Especially concentrate on drawing the cross-hatched lines showing the form and textures of his face.

Hilda has the reference pictures for you. Here's a link to the reference if you need it: Click here

We'll be drawing from objects from real life on Friday. C ya! --Rob

Miranda

Whoa! Miranda! You pulled together everything you've learned so far in class--lines, shapes, textures, proportions, positive/negative space--to create and exquisite drawing of the dog. Your contour lines and shading show its realistic 3D form and its proportions are VERY well drawn. Your line work and observational skills have improved in a BIG way, as shown in your drawing challenge sketch of the purse. I like all the details you added.

Your drawing challenge for this week is to work from the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci. Concentrate on drawing accurate proportions and contour edges of this strange-looking man's profile. Especially concentrate on drawing the cross-hatched lines showing the form and textures of his face. Hilda has the reference pictures for you. Here's a link to the reference if you need it: Click here

Emily

Wonderful! Drawings! Emily! Your ability to shift your line work from whimsical to more technically correct is amazing. I really like the intensity and movement in your lines as well as the layers of tones in your shading. Your style (combination of cross-hatching and shading) shows potential for a future career as an illustrator or designer.

Your drawing challenge for this week is to work from the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci. Concentrate on drawing accurate proportions and contour edges of this strange-looking man's profile. Especially concentrate on drawing the cross-hatched lines showing the form and textures of his face. Hilda has the reference pictures for you. Here's a link to the reference if you need it: Click here

Jamee

I know the drawing of the dog was a challenge for you, Jamee. But you stayed focused and did an EXCELLENT job of drawing accurate proportions!! The contour lines that show its 3D form are very well drawn. Your cool drawing of the crayon box is a perfect step to the observational drawing we'll be doing for the next couple of weeks.

Your drawing challenge for this week is to work from the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci. Concentrate on drawing accurate proportions and contour edges of this strange-looking man's profile. Especially concentrate on drawing the cross-hatched lines showing the form and textures of his face. Hilda has the reference pictures for you. Here's a link to the reference if you need it: Click here

Matt

Your eye for drawing realistically keeps improving steadily!! Overall the proportions and contour edges of the dog are drawn very accurately. Great job of including the details of the eyes and folds of the ears. Your challenge drawing of the wallet looks 3D and awesome. The details of its interior and the cast shadow give depth to your drawing. Excellent job, Matt!

Your drawing challenge for this week is to work from the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci. Concentrate on drawing accurate proportions and contour edges of this strange-looking man's profile. Especially concentrate on drawing the cross-hatched lines showing the form and textures of his face. Hilda has the reference pictures for you. Here's a link to the reference if you need it: Click here

Nick

It is so cool how your ability to draw realistically just keeps on improving, Nick!! The contour lines in your dragon fly drawing were a big step in your drawing skills. But the contour edges you drew for the dog pushed you to a new level of realistic drawing. The proportions of its head and positioning of the eye and nose are accurate. Nice job of drawing the folds of the ears. Your challenge sketch shows that you've gained a much better understanding of drawing 3D form.

Your drawing challenge for this week is to work from the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci. Concentrate on drawing accurate proportions and contour edges of this strange-looking man's profile. Especially concentrate on drawing the cross-hatched lines showing the form and textures of his face. Hilda has the reference pictures for you. Here's a link to the reference if you need it: Click here

Zach

You've got a very cool drawing style emerging in your realistic work, Zach!! Your bold line work shows accurate proportions of the dog and the wonderful designs on the Kleenex box. You've done an excellent job of drawing the 3D form of the dog, including the folds of its ears. Nice job of adding gray tones for the different values of color.

Your drawing challenge for this week is to work from the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci. Concentrate on drawing accurate proportions and contour edges of this strange-looking man's profile. Especially concentrate on drawing the cross-hatched lines showing the form and textures of his face. Hilda has the reference pictures for you. Here's a link to the reference if you need it: Click here

Arianna

The contour lines for the edges of the scissors are VERY well drawn, Arianna!! And the soft cast shadow underneath the scissors is positioned correctly and makes your drawing look 3D! You are so ready for next week's drawings of objects from life. :-)

Your drawing challenge for this week is to work from the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci. Concentrate on drawing accurate proportions and contour edges of this strange-looking man's profile. Especially concentrate on drawing the cross-hatched lines showing the form and textures of his face. Hilda has the reference pictures for you. Here's a link to the reference if you need it: Click here

Keeley

She's back!! Glad to have you drawing with SLV Sketchers again, Keeley! You didn't waste any time in cranking out a NICE sketch of the Kleenex box. The way you drew the angles of the designs on the sides match the angles of perspective. And the subtle shading is a really nice touch.

Your drawing challenge for this week is to work from the reference picture of Leonardo da Vinci. Concentrate on drawing accurate proportions and contour edges of this strange-looking man's profile. Especially concentrate on drawing the cross-hatched lines showing the form and textures of his face. Hilda has the reference pictures for you. Here's a link to the reference if you need it: Click here

Reference Picture: Profile by Leonardo

Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519) was a big-time artist who lived in Italy and France during the Renaissance. Click on the image for larger view.