Project 5: Three-value drawing
Due: Tuesday, April 18 at 9:30 am
Objectives: Shape recognition, value, volume development, craftsmanship, and accuracy.
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to reinforce your understanding of value within a composition and to teach you how to carefully observe value transitions between values on the surface of your objects as we work towards blended tones.
Materials: 4B and HB Pencil, White Conte Crayon, Black Conte Crayon, Sanguine or Bistre Conte Crayon, Drawing paper, Sketchbook, Viewfinder, scale divider, Spray fixative
Assignment Instructions:
1. On the drawing paper provided, tint the entire surface using either the Sanguine or Bistre crayon as demoed in class. Then use your HB pencil to make two 1-inch squares in the paper. Render the square on the left with a 4B pencil, render the square on the right with the HB pencil. This will be your indicator. Any value you perceive lighter than the square on the right (HB) will be white on your drawing, anything darker than the square on the left (4B) will be rendered black. Any value between the two squares will remain the same tone as the paper.
2. Using the mirrors in the drawing studio, you will need to create ten (10) thumbnail drawings. Don’t forget to use your viewfinder and scale divider as you create the thumbnails.
3. After you have completed your thumbnails, select your best composition and lightly (HB pencil) recreate the composition on your tinted drawing paper. You must scale your thumbnail to fill the entire sheet of paper. Make sure scale, proportions, and locations are accurate. Be intentional about making a good composition. Draw all the objects you see including the table.
4. Using the indicator you drew in step 1 to guide your value choices, fill in the shapes you observe with only one of three values (white, mid-tone, black). Any shapes you see as equal or darker to the 4B pencil is to be rendered black with your conte. Any shapes you see equal or lighter than your HB pencil should be rendered white with your white conte. Any shapes you see between the 4B and HB should rendered with the same crayon as your paper.
5. Be as detailed as possible with your shapes and avoid generalization. The more complex your value divisions are the more believable the drawing. All shapes must be one of three values. Use excellent craftsmanship.
As you work, step back and think about the following question:
- Does the drawing convey volume? If so, how? If not, why not? Adjust and edit your drawing as necessary.
6. Spray fix your completed drawing.
7. Things to submit:
- Upload onto Moodle a photo of the final drawing and your thumbnails saved as a .jpeg.
- Submitted in person your final completed drawing.
Please come prepared to work each class period.
Below is an example.
