Figure Drawing
Gesture captures a figure's "blank"
movement
What is a high key value?
a light value
1. contrast
2. proportion
3. Location
4. Direction
5. Character
What is overlapping perspective?
The object in front will cover the object behind it
what is a contour line?
Lines that describe edges inside and outside of the form
Where is a good spot to start a scribble gesture, when beginning a figure drawing?
The solar plexus or the stomach area
If you need to draw a very dark tone, should you use your 8B compressed charcoal or you 2B compressed charcoal?
8B
The size of the Statue of Liberty’s hand relative to the size of her head is an example of what principle of organization?
proportion
The phenomena that things get smaller as they recede we call "blank" perspective
diminishing
creating value by placing lines in one direction next to each other is called?
hatching
"blank" is a line that runs straight through something in order to show the direction and movement of something. The line is purely conceptual – it is often used as a helpful tool for artists.
axis
What is planar analysis?
A planar analysis drawing simplifies complex curved surfaces into flat planes, using straight lines. This process helps the artist to think about the underlying structure of objects and results in an analytical drawing
What is economy in drawing?
The distillation of the image to the basic essentials for clarity of presentation; one of the principles of organization.
railroad tracks converging in the distance is an example of what type of linear perspective
one point perspective
what is a cross contour line?
a line that follows the surface of an object
Describe the difference in a scribble gesture versus a mass gesture
A scribble gesture demonstrates movement with economical wandering lines. A mass gesture builds volume and then shaves it away to create movement
What does a drawing's value pattern refer to?
How lights and darks are distributed in a composition
what is balance in drawing? What are some factors that can make an aspect of a drawing "visually heavy"?
In art balance does not result from the actual physical weighing process. The visual weight or force of any area within an artwork depends on the amount of attention that area draws—its level of visual impact
What is an example of two point perspective?
a street corner, corner of a building or object
How would you change the "character" of a line?
use a different tool
When drawing a figure or animal what layers of types of line would you use? in what order?
scribble gesture, axis lines/joints, contour line or value
If you would like a viewer to feel the volume of an object, what sort of lighting would be best for the drawing?
If you wanted to flatten out someone's features in a portrait, what sort of lighting would work well?
1. single light source
2. a diffused equally lit space
Name the 7 principles of organization
Harmony, Variety, proportion, dominance, movement/rhythm, balance, economy
When was linear perspective developed?
the renaissance around 1415, architect Filippo Brunelleschi often credited
What are five characteristics you can change about a line?