Fightin' Assignment 11 with Pix

Homework #11

Create an illustration for the story of Beauty and the Beast. Research and design your characters and locations to fit the country/era in which you decide to set the story.

Your style must be 100% literal/realistic.

Illustrate the passage below using the 2 point perspective mirror construction you learned in class. We should see both Beauty and her environment reflected accurately in the mirror. Beauty - shown from head to toe - and at least three other items must be seen repeated in the mirror. Don't forget: this illustration must show as much accurate reflection of objects as possible and will be graded accordingly.

Your line drawing should be 9" x 12" or larger at the same proportion. Keep it neat, clean and accurate. A single line should indicate edges; straight edges should be straight and organic shapes clear and effective. Ensure that this drawing is as professional and precise as you are capable of producing. Add no value at this time.

When her father had ridden out of sight, Beauty went to her room, she found it more charming than any she had ever seen. On one wall hung a full-length mirror and beneath it, in letters of gold, was written:

“Little Beauty, dry your eyes,
Needless are those tears and sighs;
Gazing in this looking-glass,
What you wish shall come to pass.”

These lines comforted Beauty, for she thought that if she were very unhappy she could wish herself at home again.

Fightin' Assignment 10

Homework #10


Continue with your line drawing from last week by putting your characters into a convincing, non-fantastic man-made environment that fits both thematically and perceptively.

Use the methods discussed in class to ensure that all elements stay in proportion and in perspective with each other. Be sure the horizon coincides with that used to draw your characters.

Remember than receding planes should appear shorter than those that face you.

Make your environment realistic, interesting, and detailed. Observe the finer points of doors, windows, furniture - whatever you choose to include in our piece. If you are unsure of the exactly design of an object feel free to gain reference and use it, however it is not permitted to copy/trace an environment exactly.

Consider introducing elements that overlap your fighting characters to involve them more in their environment. Include organic and geometric shapes, which will add variety and hopefully avoid the 'perspective drawing' look. Use more than one form or perspective (one point & two point for example). This will make your environment appear less deliberate.

Your drawing should be neat, clean and accurate. A single line should indicate edges; straight edges should be straight and organic shapes clear and effective. Ensure that this drawing is as professional and precise as you are capable of producing.

JH