The week of February 8-12, we drew the proportions of the human face in our sketchbooks following my step-by-step method. We studied how to draw noses, mouths, and ears.
Friday this week is an art analysis and sketchbook catch-up day. We began our self portraits. Here are the steps: (PROTIP: Always draw lightly using a soft pressure on the paper. If you need to adjust something, it will be easier to erase without showing a ghost mark.) 1. Trace the square template onto your project board. 2. Using the ruler, measure the square to be sure it's 10"x10". 3. Make marks at every inch along each side. 4. Connect the marks you made. Be sure to line the ruler up with both marks before making the line. 5. Double check that your lines are straight and that you have 10 squares across by 10 squares down creating a complete grid. 6. Follow the same process to draw a grid on top of your printed photograph. The only difference is you will make marks at every half-inch (1/2") instead of every inch. This way, you will have a half-sized grid that's still 10 squares by 10 squares. 7. Label both grids with numbers across the top between the lines and letters down the size between the lines. This way, your squares are lettered and numbered. You can find the square for E4, for example. 8. Be sure your name is written in the top left corner and class period in the top right corner of both your photo and your drawing. 9. Start plotting the points and connecting them. DO NOT SHADE IN ANY VALUES YET. Just outline the shapes you see that make up the shadows and highlights. There are 10 levels of shades. 10. Start thinking about what kinds of alterations you would like to make to your drawing. We've been looking at a lot of creative examples of portraits that are based in reality but transformed in many ways. What will you do to make yours finished? What method of value will you apply? Brainstorm on your own. HOMEWORK: Finish anything in your sketchbook you weren't finished with yet.
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