Form and Shape
These
are sketches of simple still life compositions. The first sketch
presents an interesting structure to the drawing, containing a good
balance. Despite the mainly decentralised nature of this composition,
there are no orphaned objects and the line of the sketch flows quite
effectively along the objects. This can be seen as a line that leads the
eye from the bottom left to the top of the large vase before going back
down to the flower pot.
The second sketch is a less effective composition that depicts the same objects from a different perspective. Despite the lack of orphaned and kissing objects, the drawing seems to lack a decent balance, feeling rather awkward to look at as a result. The line of the drawing also seems to follow the same line that the first sketch presents, going from the bottom left, to the top of the vase and back down to the flower pot.
The
third sketch, much like the first sketch, presents a good diagonal
balance. The structure of this composition is also interesting due to
its decentralised style. The line also effectively follows the whole
range of the drawing, attracting the eye from the top of the flowers, to
the tall vase and back down from the right side towards the tilted pot.
This
finished drawing of a still life is a particularly strong composition.
It presents interesting contrast between the soft texture of the cloth
and the rigid, smooth metal of the candle base and vase. The balance is
also effective, though slightly off put by the large vase by the side.
However, it is once again interesting as a decentralised composition.
The line of the drawing is also very effective at drawing the eye
throughout the composition.
Shadow and Light
These
are three quick sketches of a cloth in a darkened room with a single,
strong light. As still life drawings, they are all very effective at
providing a good, sharp contrast between the bright areas of the cloth
and its darker shades.
Foreshortening and Difficult Perspectives
This
landscape drawing presents an effective use of foreshortening. With the
horizon and vanishing points both decentralised, we are presented with
an interesting composition. The shading is also fairly effective, and
the use of impressionistic techniques on the bushes and trees manages to
mesh well with the drawing.
Human Anatomy
This
figure drawing, being a self portrait, was an interesting challenge.
Immediately it is important to note that the artist had to draw a
frequently moving human. This is seen in the shading of the shirt,
especially around the edges - I struggled greatly at drawing my shirt.
There is some invented anatomy present. evident in my difficulty in
drawing the leg. The hand beneath the sketchbook is also a prime example
of the invented anatomy present.
This drawing of a naked female model has a strong structure. The pose and its weight is represented effectively. However, the model's right arm has been depicted in a very sausage-limb style.
The
first of these two sketches presents a good balance and weight,
depicting the seated pose of the naked model effectively. The shading
does a great job of outlining the shape of the model, allowing for the
weight to be presented even more powerfully by her thighs. The weight of
the second sketch, however, is more present towards the base of the
neck.
Non-Human Anatomy
These
are various sketches of animals that I have been able to draw. The
first sketch uses impressionistic techniques to represent the feathers
of the eagle instead of detailing each feather perfectly. This is rather
effective, as it presents the shape of the animal effectively.
The
second sketch is less effective as the weight does not feel convincing.
As a result the pose of the animal appears less feral and more awkward.
The third sketch, though simple, presents a good weight for the pose of the bird, seeming light and nimble.
The
fourth sketch is strong despite its lack of impressionistic techniques
used to depict fur. The weight of the cat is presented effectively and
feels correct.
The
fifth sketch of the Elk skeleton also presents a strong weight in the
structure of the pose, having the weight placed primarily on its front
legs and shoulders.
This
non-human anatomical sketch is particularly strong at depicting the
animal. The weight is distributed effectively in the pose of the animal,
allowing the animal to appear very dynamic. Furthermore, the animal
clearly feels furry due to the shading at the front of the face and
chest of the animal.
Interior Landscapes
The
first interior landscape presents an interesting composition due to the
vanishing point being to the right of the drawing. The second drawing
also follows this and has a vanishing point far to its right. Both
drawing are effective in their shading and general balance, but they
both suffer from problems with perspective and difficulties with
foreshortening.
Natural Landscapes
This
completed natural landscape is strong in various ways. The background
of the landscape is detailed effectively and feels properly distant to
the viewer. This is amplified by a strong midground which flows
successfully into the foreground littered by trees. The shape of the
land is convincing through the shading of the drawing, though the clouds
are not as well observed as the rest of the drawing.