Have a great Spring Break!

I'll be a late returning from my vacation, so the wise and knowledgeable Chris Carman will be substituting for me.

Have fun, everybody.

JH

Recent Assignments!

Hey y'all:
Recent assiignments, in reverse order:

Homework #6
Read/reread Ch. 9

Draw a human head in 1 point, 2 point, 2 point vertical and 3 point perspective. Make each head as realistic as possible. Use the methods you have learned so far to show the relationship between various features. Be aware that the face works on different planes and depths, the eyes and mouth are not on the same vertical plane for instance. This homework is a test of your knowledge of perspective and head proportion and anatomy.

Each head should be shown in a transparent box that shows the accurate use of the type of perspective used. Choose varying angles from below, above and the side, that show the details of the face as clearly as possible. Do NOT include big hair, beards, hats, spectacles etc.

Each of your 4 line drawings should be 9" x 12" or larger.

It is strongly suggested you use photo reference to create a "mug-shot" of someone you find attractive: precise profile and front views, with boxes around each so you can see the proportions of the landmarks of the face and where they fall on the box. Use this to determine what is a head width to depth ratio that works for you.

Please do not just draw a head and then throw a box around it in perspective. I'm not that dumb, and you will learn less.

PLEASE NOTE:

ALL WORK DONE FOR THIS CLASS SHOULD BE AS REALISTIC AS POSSIBLE, ANY STYLISATION OR DISTORTION WILL BE PERCIEVED AS A FLAW.

Your grade will depend on your understanding of the principles and constructions involved in the assignment as well as the complexity, accuracy and detail of your drawing. Composition, line quality, clarity and cleanliness will also be factors. Going beyond the call of duty is strongly encouraged as long as you remain true to the brief. Show what you are capable of.


Homework #5

Read Chapters 8,9

Using two point vertical and 3 point perspective complete a drawing of three inanimate objects. The objects can be anything you please but each must be different from the other 2.

Two objects should be drawn in three point and the third in two point vertical. All three objects must work together IN THE SAME DRAWING.

Remember that in 2 point vertical one vanishing point must be at the centre of vision on the horizon the other should be directly above or below.

With 3 point perspective 2 points must be on the horizon and the third should be above or beneath, placed an equal distance from the other two forming a triangle with equal sides.

DO NOT SHOW THE HORIZON IN YOUR IMAGE.

Special attention should be paid to the scale of objects in relation to each other. You may include a background for extra credit.

Your drawing should be 9" x 12" or larger. You may add value if you wish.

Your grade will depend on your understanding of the principles and constructions involved in the assignment as well as the complexity, accuracy and detail of your drawing. Composition, line quality, clarity and cleanliness will also be factors. Going beyond the call of duty is strongly encouraged as long as you remain true to the brief. Show what you are capable of.

Homework #4

Add shadows to your 2-point interior drawing from last week using the correct construction. Choose the location and type of light source most effective for your individual image. Your scene must be lit by an artificial light source.

Include an overlay or copy showing the construction for each shadow

Your grade will depend on your understanding of the principles and constructions involved in the assignment as well as the complexity, accuracy and detail of your drawing. Composition, line quality, clarity and cleanliness will also be factors. Going beyond the call of duty is strongly encouraged as long as you remain true to the brief. Show what you are capable of.

Creative Layout Pages 120 - 121

John