170 Weekly Reflections

In the lesson for this week, I learnt how manipulating shadows can create shapes. Shadows are an integral part of drawing and give depth, form and establish the lighting for a subject. I learnt the different techniques for shading like cross hatching. I practiced drawing basic shapes then adding detailed shading to them.

In my mind I was excited to learn how manipulating shadows can produce believability in my drawings. A strong highlight has the ability to change a simple silhouette into a 3D construct. I was fascinated by the examples given. The silhouette of the house that then looked like a space ship when flipped, proved to me that a simple silhouette can be deceptive without highlights.

I want to start on project 1 by finding some reference images for my character.