Triton College
Drawing
Spring 2009
Off Campus Assignments
DRAWING ONE
Due 2/2/09
In sketchbook or on paper, render 100 thirty second blind contour drawings with ebony pencil.
Due 2/9/09
Draw 50 one minute quick contours with hatching and cross hatching techniques using a bamboo pen and black ink. Read pp 45 - 56 in Kaupelis textbook and draw your favorite chair using cross contour lines on an 18 x 24 inch white paper.
Due 2/11/09
In sketchbook, use compressed charcoal to randomly observe and draw a cylindrical form at different angles and points of view.
Due 2/16/09
In sketchbook render multiple line drawings of eggs using vine charcoal and find ways for line to vanish.
Here are some links with sample approaches.
http://www.toadhollowstudio.com/forum_docs/images/egg.jpg
http://www.wetcanvas.com/ArtSchool/Drawing/Egg/egg2.jpg
http://www.jdhillberry.com/images/One_Basket_w.jpg
Due 2/22/09
"Search for Structure," exercise on page 49 in Kaupelis textbook.
Due 3/02/09
DIAGRAM: a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation.
Explore the following links:
Excerpt from Erle Loran's text
COMPOSITION
1- arrange a table still-life at home.
2- Divide one 18 x 24 inch newsprint paper into 12 equal sections.
3- Use a 2 x 2 inch slide mount to view sections of still-life and draw on newsprint, 12 different 3 minute compositions.
4- Select one of twelve studies and enlarge on white paper applying techniques and concepts discussed in class to date.
5- Review definitions of Principles of design and be prepared to discuss final drawing in critique.
Due 3/09/09
1- Read pp 69 - 86
2- Complete exercise "White on Black, Gray Too," using a "stiil-life" made from organic objects. Spend at least 5 hours working on this drawing.
3- Continue drawing from observation in your sketchbooks.
Due 3/16/09 In sketchbook draw multiple quick gesture drawings while watching people walk, sit, play,work,rest. Due 3/30/09 1- In your sketchbook, draw 12 gesture and 12 contour studies of self-portaits. Make faces and change angles for each one (looking up, down, 3/4 right turn, left turn, smiling frowning, etc.) Hold each pose for 1 minute. 2- Refering to Self-portrait by Degas on p. 77 of your textbook, draw a double self portrait positioning a second mirror next to you. Use
medium of charcoal and technique of modeling as well as subtractive technique with kneaded eraser to bring back light. Spend at least three hours on portrait but not necessarily all at once. Take breaks to step back from work.
Due 4/06/09
Complete in class "Surreal" self-portrait drawing .
Due 4/13/09 Complete sketches made in class from memory focusing on value contrast, and spatial relationships. Due 4/20/09
Read pp 113 - 124
Create an automatic drawing by starting at one corner of an 18 x 24 " white paper and begin filling outward using a bamboo pen and ink. Draw lines and shapes as if you were simply doodling while talking on a phone. Let your lines and shapes overlap until the entire surface of the paper has been marked over. Then use a brush with water diluted ink washes in an automatic manner over your pen drawing. Spend 2-3 hours on this assignment.
Due 4/27/09
Draw the same outdoor scene three times (Morning, noon, late afternoon/early evening) capturing the differences in light, and dark values as well as direction of shadows while incorporating linear perspective.
Great resource on perspective: http://www.artyfactory.com/perspective_drawing/perspective_index.htm
Due 5/03/09
DRAWING TWO
* referencing textbook's 4th edition, later additions may vary.
Due 2/9/09
Due 2/11/09
In sketchbook or paper, draw a cylindrical form from different angles and model form and value tones using compressed charcoal.
Due 2/16/09 In sketchbook render multiple line drawings of eggs using vine charcoal and find ways for line to vanish. Here are some links with sample approaches. http://www.toadhollowstudio.com/forum_docs/images/egg.jpg http://www.wetcanvas.com/ArtSchool/Drawing/Egg/egg2.jpg http://www.jdhillberry.com/images/One_Basket_w.jpg Due 2/22/09 Read pp 195 - 199 Render 18 x 24 painting based on Problem 7.2 on p.199 In sketchbook paint apple in 12 separate colors using monochromatic scale QUICK LINK Refererence on COLOR THEORY Due 3/02/09 Read and explore color exercises on link on: 1-Divide 18 x 24 inch sheet into 12 equal sections. Draw 12 separtate compositions in divided spaces from a still-life using simple schematics or diagram drawing. Using this link on color as a reference, paint in each still-life using colors (if color graphics will not close, refresh jtbecker page) as 1-warm, 2-monochromatic,3- simultaneous contrast, 4-primary, 5-cool, 6-tertiary, 7-neutral, 8-secondary, 9-analogous, 10-tints, shades, 11-tones, 12-invent your own Due 3/09/09 1- Read pp 203-207 on Contemporary Attitudes Toward Color in textbook 2- Complete assignments 7.8 Using Color Field Composition on p 206 and Project One Using Color for Quick Landscape Sketches on p 207 Check out these links: wet media dry media Due 3/16/09 In sketchbook draw multiple quick gesture drawings while watching people walk, sit, play,work,rest. Due 3/30/09 1- Read pp 209-216 on Conventions for Creating Spatial Illusion-Chapt. 8 in textbook 2- Complete Sketchbook Projects 1 (Invented Spatially Illusionistic Forms) & 2 Employing Different Horizon Lines at end of Chapter. 3- Then using these sketches, solve problem 8.1 Using Eye Level and Base Lines on p. 217. Due 4/06/09
Complete "Surreal" color self-portrait drawing .
Due 4/13/09 Complete sketches made in class from memory focusing on color relationships, value contrast, and spatial relationships. Due 4/20/09 Read pp 239-259 in 4th edition textbook. Complete Project 1: Crowding the Picture Plane
Draw (with color pastels) the same outdoor scene three times (Morning, noon, late afternoon/early evening) capturing the differences in light, shadow, color while incorporating linear perspective.
Great resource on perspective: http://www.artyfactory.com/perspective_drawing/perspective_index.htm Due 5/03/09 Due 4/27/09
Examine John MacTaggart's Geometric Abstraction titled "Rainbox," and scroll down for the variations. Notice that these samples are using a basic one point perspective to achieve the illusion of depth. On your own, with a pencil draw a one point perspective and substitute the squares for another shape or pattern. Organize these shapes or patterns in a different order. With acrylic paint or gouache create a complimentary color composition including your own overriding lines, shapes, or textures such as in the Development 3 example. Be playful yet mindful of your total composition as an optical illusion.
Small Charcoal studies by Sara Feigl
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