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.