Homework #7 (Assigned 3/4 - Due 3/9) -Frankendrawing -Combine 7 objects/items from home to create 1 seamless creature -Invent/create and environment for it to exist in -Full sheet of heavyweight white drawing paper -Medium of your choice
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One-point Perspective In one-point perspective, one "face" or plane or side of a cube or cube-like form is parallel to the picture plane, facing the observer directly. The left and right sides as well as the top and the bottom of the cube all converge on a single vanishing point located on the horizon line/eye level. Edges perpendicular to the picture plane converge on a single vanishing point, while all vertic al edges are parallel to the picture plane and remain vertical with no evidence of convergence. The easiest way to understand one-point perspective is to envision converging railroad tracks or a sidewalk retreating in the distance. For one-point perspective to function correctly, the observer must do several things. Position yourself parallel to the subject (i.e. buildings or walls). Maintain your position/station point. Maintain your line of vision. You must remain in a fixed position throughout the drawing because ever time you move your head , even just your ey...
Perspective Perspective drawing is a system for creating a two-dimensio nal illusion of a three-dimensional subject or space. Information, whether it's observed or imagined, is translated into a system that allows three-dimensional forms and space to be represented on a two-dimensional surface; creating the appearance of viewing real space on a page. Perspective theory is often separated into two parts, linear perspective, and atmospheric perspective. Linear perspective addresses how the shapes, ed ges and sizes of objects change in appearance when seen at different positions relative to the observer. The distance between the object and the observer, the rotation and elevation of the object, and the viewing angle of the observer are all important in linear perspective . The location of the horizon line, the eye level of the observer, the line of sight of the observer, the location of vanishing points, and the use of trace points and receding lines are key to this practice as we...
Homework #3 (Assigned 2/4 - Due 2/9) -10pt Value Scale -Create a 10pt value scale for each of our 3 mediums (graphite, charcoal, pen) -The white of the paper will be your first step and black will be your last step, with shades of gray in between -Create subtle, yet distinct shifts in value as you progress through the scale -Use a half sheet of the heavyweight white drawing paper