Negative spaces

Personal study: Negative spaces

The materials used for this work: 2B and 4B Pencils, sharpener and rubber.

Here we had to select a collection of household objects, focusing on the shapes of the objects which meant simplifying and capturing the characteristics of each item. This investigation had to be completed 20 minutes with each item. Negative spaces reminded me a lot of stencil cut-outs were I'd create an image only using shapes to describe the object/ scene.    

Life Drawing Module.

Life drawing's with a female model.
This workshop was similar to last weeks study, we'd have to develop a collection of different pieces whilst having to complete each drawing with certain rules: Left Hand/ 5 Minutes/ Pen constantly on the paper & 3 types of tools.
I found this lesson very interesting since I had never previously done such a study working from a model, I felt confident with the progress made here especially throughout the lesson. I started of relying too much on detail to then embrace on a rapid approach, working with shapes, shadows and scale were my main areas when developing with a quick manner.

Joe & Cary - Blind

Joe - 5 minutes

This part of the workshop requested us to not look at the portrait what so ever and instead keep are eyes constantly on the partner we were drawing.

Pen

This part of the lesson was very amusing and very difficult because I constantly wanted to look at how I was working, fortunately the end result was an interesting concept. The feature I managed to display and was satisfied with was Joe's hair.

Cary - 2 minutes

Once again we had time cut dramatically so this only added to the pressure and torment of not being able to view our work while working. The work I was able to produce displayed sharp line and shapes most notably within a face. I do feel I was able to provide a basis of character with the partner I drew.   

Kayleigh - Life drawings

10 Minutes

Pencil - 0.5
Working with fewer time meant detail had to be cut, however I manage to provide some features. I found Kayleigh's glasses help with a template, whilst also displaying an easy sketch for scale. 

5 Minutes

Fine liner / Pencil
I've focused primarily on facial features. Keeping a small portion of detail throughout, I've used rough pencil lines towards areas I wouldn't be able to work in-depth. Again working off the glasses was extremely helpful with support.     




2 Minutes

Pencil

Detail has been significantly reduced to rough edges and scribbled features. I avoided becoming too attached towards any detail and instinctively gone for a quick manner of work. 

Megan 20 minutes - Life drawing

Working through 20 minute meant I was able to take my time, which was the purpose behind the detail throughout my fine liner approach. However I do start with simple shapes and lines with a pencil to act as a template, guiding me when applying permanent ink.