Today's Class- Today we focused on perspective in drawing. We looked at a few slides of how perspective evolved in western art, then did two portfolio exercises that made use of different aspects of perspective.
How to make this up- For each of the following exercises, use one full 18" x 24" page, and draw with the pencil of your choice, line only- no shading.
Two Point Perspective
I discussed different aspects of two point perspective with the class. I used the chalkboard to quickly demonstrate how the process is used to show the exterior corner of a building or similar rectilinear solid. Then I had students return to their seats and distributed a handout with an example of how two point perspective can be used to draw an interior corner of a room and objects within. I had everyone choose a corner of the room to render in two point perspective. At the top of this post is a photo of one corner of our classroom, and below that is a student drawing of that same corner in perspective.
I discussed different aspects of two point perspective with the class. I used the chalkboard to quickly demonstrate how the process is used to show the exterior corner of a building or similar rectilinear solid. Then I had students return to their seats and distributed a handout with an example of how two point perspective can be used to draw an interior corner of a room and objects within. I had everyone choose a corner of the room to render in two point perspective. At the top of this post is a photo of one corner of our classroom, and below that is a student drawing of that same corner in perspective.If you are familiar with the process, you can make this up by choosing a corner of a room where you live and draw it in two point perspective. The corner should include a door, a window or other large shape on a wall (framed picture/mirror/poster/etc) and one piece of rectilinear furniture by one of the walls. If you have never drawn in two point perspective before, I suggest you wait to make this up until after I give you the handout and go over the process with you.
Natural Perspective
After the lunch break I put together a couple of still life groupings like the one shown in the photo above. Each had a table, a few rectangular boxes and a variety of cylindrical forms, all at different eye levels. Instead of using two vanishing points, I just asked everyone to draw the set up accurately, paying close attention to the shape and proportions of each object, the relative position of each object (using negative space to find this), and to the specific angles of the box sides and shapes of the cylinder tops. Without a perspective system, it's up to the artist to make sure every line and shape are correct.
After the lunch break I put together a couple of still life groupings like the one shown in the photo above. Each had a table, a few rectangular boxes and a variety of cylindrical forms, all at different eye levels. Instead of using two vanishing points, I just asked everyone to draw the set up accurately, paying close attention to the shape and proportions of each object, the relative position of each object (using negative space to find this), and to the specific angles of the box sides and shapes of the cylinder tops. Without a perspective system, it's up to the artist to make sure every line and shape are correct. To make this up on your own, place a large box on a table, and put two smaller boxes and two cylinders (cans work well) on and around the large box. Draw the whole set up, including the table. Draw exactly what you see, paying attention to the exact shapes of each box surface (top and sides), the shapes around each object, and the relative position of each part of the objects to the other objects.
Both of today's drawings are portfolio exercises that must be made up by the midterm portfolio collection (October 26th) to receive credit, but I recommend completing the box and can drawing before next week as practice for our graded still life project next week.
Homework- Put a box (such as a cereal box, cracker box, or something of similar size) on a table, place two cans on it, and two around it. Draw the set up with pencil line on a full page in your sketchbook, paying special attention to the exact shapes of the box and curves of the cans. Draw the set up from two additional angles (you may rearrange the cans if you like) two more times, for a total of 3 drawings of the set up.
For next class 10/5/11- We will do the first graded project of the semester, a line still life with a variety of objects. Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencils, and eraser.
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