8/28

Begin class by dropping of bags and materials and going to the Longview Cultural Arts Center (building next door). http://christinaprestidge.com/

Drawing 1
Going to continue working with still-life and dealing with spacial relationships. We are going to specifically talk about negative (empty) space and how value relationships affect the object(s) itself. The heart of this conversation is a greater understanding of form and the relationship between figure and ground.

Drawing 2
We will begin the third in our series of drawings. We will discuss this more in class but please anticipate two days of working on this image. Graphite pencils are needed.

8/26

Drawing 1 - Last class period we devoted out time to reviewing form and basic principles of creating depth.We also began developing a series of value scales that will benefit us in our conversations about light relationships as well as help us with out shading techniques.

Tonight in class we will begin using our knowledge of value to introduce shading into form drawings. As the evening progresses our still-lifes will grow and the lighting will change in order to challenge the ways we see space and objects.

Drawing 2 - We will continue drawing our single object - altering its environment and juxtaposing it against your previous drawing. This will get more and more challenging as the drawing progresses. It is your responsiblity to complete each drawing, each class period. Make sure you are considering the relationship of the object to its environment.

Welcome to Class

Hello,
Welcome to Drawing. This blog is intended to keep you updated to what is going on from day-to-day in class, due dates, critique dates and articles that are relevant to the class. Below is the list of materials that you will need for this Thursday (8/21). Thanks.

Materials List

Drawing

Soft and Hard Charcoal (Charcoal pencils, Vine and Compressed)

H, F and B series pencils *see chart

Black India Ink and drawing tool with nib and Rigger/Liner Brush or Calligraphy (Sumi) Brushes

White square drafting eraser

Kneaded eraser

Scissors

Pad of Newsprint (18x24 at least)

Pad of Strathmore-non-charcoal tooth (18x24 at least)

(You can purchase different sizes of paper, just make sure you have this size.)

Tote Box

Optional:

Sketchbook

Ruler

Pins

Painters Tape or drafting tape

Prismacolor pencils and markers ($$)

Micron pens

Your materials list will be guided by the progression of our dialogue throughout the semester.

Your projects will vary dependent on your concepts.  Be ready to make purchases or use materials that are for specific projects throughout the semester.