Week 9: Modern Architecture- Quick Sketch 2

This is a 30 minute quick sketch of another balcony, this time overlooking a large metal wall. In this drawing the continuous aim of conveying how the form and structure introduces glass and metal and makes them look modern. Incorporation of a sense of perspective and foreshortening has been focused on even more in this drawing as the previous lacked them slightly. In this drawing, there is much more of a sense of background, middle-ground and foreground. The background would be the edge of the windows that leads onto the metal grates and the distant support tower, the middle-ground would be the closer support tower and the glass fence, then finally the foreground would be the inside of the balcony, both the flooring and the roof with two lights.

In this drawing the perspective worked well and a sense of foreshortening is slightly apparent. With more time finer detail in terms of shading to really emphasise the distance between certain parts like the closer tower and the roof, would have been established. The metal wall would have also been given further work, as at the moment it looks too plain which may confuse the viewer.

Week 9: Modern Architecture- Quick Sketch

This is a 20 minute quick sketch of a balcony overlooking a large set of windows. The focus is on modern architecture and how the 'modern' materials such as glass and metal are using their characteristics to represent tonal differences when clashed with certain lighting. Throughout the drawing a sense of foreshortening and perspective is incorporated, introducing a background, middle ground and foreground.

The background is clearly the large curving windows that are held up via the large support towers. The middle-ground would contain the thin glass fencing over the edge of the balcony. As for the foreground, either the metal handle bars connected to the glass fence or the worn hardwood flooring of the balcony would class as the middle-ground if any.

Although this is a quick sketch and the main features of the observation have been included, with more time, a much better understanding of the layout of things could have been achieved, but also further established a background, middle-ground and foreground, with the inclusion of buildings, trees, roads on the outside of the window. The slight shading of the glass fence only slightly helps signify this. 

Week 8: Non human anatomy- Finished Sketch

This is a 45 minute finished sketch using a variety of toned pencils. The focus was once more on non-human anatomy. This illustration's aim was to contrast the human figure with another that completely differs. The tiger was a great example of an intricate non-human animal to focus on as it represents the 'four legged animals' well with its form and anatomical structure. The muscles and skeletal structure is distinctly different to the human body and the 'Cat family' emphasise this more than most 'four legged animal groups'.

The form of the tiger is captured well from this vantage point and clear tonal values are present, conveying how well lit the model was. The slightly out of proportion feet, create a cartoon like illusion. This was not the intention however it works well and still keeps the realistic look of the tiger and how its body is formed. The face also gives a slight cartoon like look though still looks realistic as a tigers face forms an almost 'grin' across its face. A focal point that captured most of the tiger from the side was used to capture the entire form and show how the legs bend and flex towards the back.

Week 8: Non human anatomy- Finished Sketch

This is a 30 minute finished sketch using pencil. The focus in this image is on non-human anatomy and how an animal's figure differs from the human figure. The otters pose in this illustration was a significant interest when the vantage point was chosen. The angle it's stood was a good reference towards comparing it to the standing human figure. Although the otter has some similarity to the human pose, its form is quite different, most significant is the tail.

The otter twists slightly from the feet to the head which gave the image a contrast of light, which further signifies how the posture of the otter differs to that of a human figure. The focal point following the line of sight down the otter's body convey the posture of the Otter well. 

If it was to be improved, the feet would be the main focus, as they are slightly out of proportion but also, angled slightly off from how it's stood, the perspective is incorrect in this area, but apart from there the drawing is in much better perspective proportion.

Week 7: Movement and Pose- Finished Sketch

This is a 30 minute finished anatomy sketch using pencil. The focus in this image is on pose in figure drawing. A low vantage point was chosen to create an interesting perspective and foreshortening. As the main focus was on pose and the position of the model was stretched across the floor it was an interesting point to draw from. The models body twists slightly into a gesture that's contrasting to draw, one side is lit and well visible whereas the other is hidden and darkened by the lack of light. 

Although the drawings main focus was primarily pose, foreshortening is also visible in the drawing, as the model is spread across the floor in a portrait manner creating a line of sight across the models body. It's a drawing that allows the viewer's eyes to wander over the entire body mainly around the vantage point near the torso which is the most active area. Shading is also helpful is showing depth as although natural light covered most of the model, the active area is much more contrasting where the layers of the models body overlapped slightly. The legs are slightly out of proportion with the rest of the body, with more time this would be amended.

Week 7: Movement and Pose- Quick Sketch

This is a 10 minute anatomy sketch using pencil. The focus in this image was on Movement and Pose in figure drawing. A focal point was chosen of the model that would allow the curve of the spine to be clear and the rest of the body almost hidden away. It's very open at the rear of the model as the front is tighter together because of the models hunched 'hidden' pose. By contrast the rear is more passive and open compared to the crowded front, making this a very active area.

The light is a key theme in this drawing as it further establishes the contrast between the rear and front of the model in terms of tight and loose. There is a clear curve on the model which is why this image is so visually stimulating, although the proportion is slightly off, and the backside is a little jagged, overall the pose is quite interesting mainly due to the contrast between the soft spine and the active hunched front.

Week 6: Movement- Quick Sketch 2

This is another 30 second fast paced sketch using pencil. The main focus was to ignore all shape and form, pose and posture and intricate anatomy just keeping the proportion flowing. This is another 30 second transition that the model took, from a seat to a low crouch and push up from the seat into a straight stance with arms resting at either side of the body. This is clearly visible in the image. Faster paced hand movements relying more on my wrist than just my fingers were used to convey this movement more effectively. 

This illustration is much clearer in completeness as the hand movements used were much more fluent than in the previous and it paid off, it's also clearly visible what's happening in the drawing. The overall outcome is again visually stimulating as it emphasises the movements the model takes and it is clear that the figure is moving from one position to another. However, the drawing could be improved slightly, in the centre as the model seems to bow a little too low after.

Week 6: Movement- Quick Sketch 1

This is a 30 second sketch using pencil. The main focus in this image is not on detail, pose or shape, but on movement, and the transition of the figure from one point to another in a short time. The model began sat and through the course of 30 seconds was stood up with their arms folded behind their back. This is clearly visible in the image. The traditional slow, grasped pencil movements were ignored during these sketches and more fluent and fast hand motions were used ignoring the physical anatomy of the model and focusing primarily on the movement alone.

Also shading and light sources were ignored as, in the short space of time, these techniques would have been almost impossible to accomplish without losing focus on the movement. The outcome is visually pleasing and emphasises movement and it's clear that the figure is moving from one stance to another. Not everything was successful however, although the basics are clear, and the transition is clear, quicker hand movements could have meant a clearer figure.