Week 2: Shape and Form- Finished Sketch

This drawing is a 30 minute finished sketch of a still-life set up using pencil. The main focus was on the shape, form and composition of objects and a main focal point was chosen that would allow the eyes to follow a centre line through all of the objects and the entirety of the drapery. An implied line is also formed from the height of the objects, starting from the tall shiny vase, and moving down towards the square tube, thick jug and finally the less intricate jug. The focal points of the drapery are the most dominant in the sketch, emphasising both the amount of drapery and contrasting that with the size of the objects. 

Tone is successful in this piece as the technique is used well to signify where each object sits with the other and although they aren't physically touching, the lustrous texture of the vase reflects light across the set-up which substantially brings the objects closer together. This is slightly, overly signified upon as the drapery is too dominant and out of proportion slightly with the objects. The composition is visually pleasing yet it lacks certain detail in the main focal point of the set-up. This would be improved on and more detail would be included with extended time, to allow the composition to be more visually stimulating.