9th Sketchbook Assignment
Due: Thur, Apr 17
Make a black and white shaded drawing of a paper airplane using your graphite pencils.
8th Sketchbook Assignment
Due: Thur, Mar 27
Arrange a grouping of 2 or 3 volumetric objects, such as a shoeboxes, books, etc into an interesting still life that accentuates a sense of perspective and avoids head on views. Make a shaded drawing of your still life.
7th Sketchbook Assgmt
Due: Thur, Mar 6
Place a glass of water with a spoon in it under a light source and make a value drawing of it.
6th Sketchbook Assgmt
Due: Thur, Feb 28
Value studies: Draw a 6”x9” rectangle in your sketchbook. Divide it into a grid of randomly shaped squares, rectangles and /or triangles. With your graphite pencils, fill in each shape with a variety of solid shades, and gradients that move up/down, side to side and diagonally.
5th
Sketchbook Assgmt:
Due: Thur, Feb 21
Negative Space Drawings
4th Sketchbook Assgmt:
Due: Thur, Feb 14
Gesture Drawings
Fill five pages of your sketch book with gesture drawings that are made from life. The ideal place to do this assignment is in a place where people gather like the Student Center, a shopping mall or a club. You can even sit in front of the TV and sketch the actors on the screen.
3rd
Sketchbook Assgmt: Contour Drawings
Due: Thu Feb 7
Build a large still life out of furniture, books, or
any other objects you find around the house (be creative!).
Make three contour drawings of it, each from a different
angle.
2nd Sketchbook Assgmt: Blind Performance Drawings
Due: Thu Jan 31
While listening to music, make a blind automatic drawing. You can make a single drawing or break it up into smaller ones but draw for 20-30 minutes.
1st Sketchbook Assgmt: Energy/Drip Drawing
Due: Thu Jan 24
On 8x11" paper make 5 drip drawings and then glue them into your sketchbook.
Address the following themes: Chaos, Intersection,Order, Velocity, Electricity
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