Drawing for illustration, Week 2 (10/10/2023)

In the second week into the module of drawing for illustration, we continued our observational drawing skills utilizing a collection of different objects in a viewpoint. Throughout this session we experimented with composition, for instance using different mediums, challenges and times to complete a composition. 

Firstly, we began our session by choosing a viewpoint and sketching the subject object in 10 minutes. As shown below, I sketched a cardboard barn primarily focusing on the the lighting and form of the subject in pencil. This first sketch helped to warm up and also presented how I went to traditional, realism and detail oriented style by default. Therefore, as the session went on we began to try different techniques and mediums to explore composition and change our perception of the subject.


First observational drawing: Barn drawn with pencil



Continuous line observational drawing with pencil


Pot of flowers observational drawing with ink


Stormtrooper Lego through the vegetation with watered down ink


Break observational drawings: side of building, light reflecting through glass and student slouching using ink


Metal candle holder with ink


Full view observation using watered down ink


Square viewpoint of space using pencil

Half way through the session, we were given the task of taking our practice and skills outside the room and exploring the campus and its environment. We were challenged to create a number of different compositions employing the various skills discussed during the session and applying them to our life drawings. As shown below, I tried to create distinctly different compositions with the incorporation of line, colour, tone and form in mind. While, I found accurately capturing the viewpoint of these different environments and subjects I enhanced my perception skills and ability to create lighting and form within a composition.


Streetlight using ballpoint pen and highlighters


City viewpoints using ink


Life on campus observational drawings using ballpoint pen

Overall, while I found this session significantly challenging I enjoyed broadening my knowledge and skills in life drawing, utilizing alternative materials and understanding how viewpoints can alter the image of the subject.






















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