In this assignment, I may use some vocabulary you are not yet familiar with. Don't fret (worry) about it! Go with what you know, and by the end of this course it's my goal that you understand all this vocabulary.

Tools:

1. Workbook/ Drawing Paper

2. Pencil (number 2 is fine, but you can use HB, 4B, Ebony if you have those)

3. Eraser (If you have a kneaded eraser they are great, if not you can certainly make it work!)

4. Scrap paper for your hand

5. Pencil Sharpener

6. A place to work

7. Your Donald Duck Reference

I realize that the following information is a lot to take in. If it overwhelms you take a deep breath and realize it's not about perfection but about doing your best.

1: SKETCH

objective:

Lightly lay out the basic shapes, spaces, and proportions of the drawing.

Consider:

• Angles

• Measure Space

• Keep it light 'til you get it right. FLOW FREEEEE!

• Sketching in basic shapes and then refine.

• Don't be afraid to move your paper around

2: Contour Lines (OUTER Edge Lines)

Consider:

• Darkness or Lightness (based off how hard you press)

• Thickness of the Line

• Angles

• Catch the line with your eye, record it with your pencil.

• Begin erasing/ cleaning the former light sketch lines

3: Shading Part 1

• Begin with some of your darker grays and mid-values.

• You can smudge with a paper towel over your finger, and then layer on top

• Layer your shading

• Consider the direction of your shading marks, it can help draw the viewer's eye around the form.

• Use your scrap paper to rest your hand on it so you won't smudge your drawing or get messy.

4: Shading Part 2

Create contrast and deepen all your values.

• Ask where your darkest darks are- think of their shape.

• Ask where your whitest highlights are and erase so there is white paper coming through. What are the shapes they create?

• If you have an ebony pencil- please use it.

5: Sign your Art

SIGN YOUR WORK! :)

You brought your A game, even if it's not where you want it to be I want you to take in the feeling of accomplishment that you did your best. Celebrate it.

6: Spray Fix your work

This is not a requirement, but it's a good habit to get into after you are done with a drawing. I can't tell you how many times a teenage Mrs. Thomas ruined her drawings from accidental smudging. But, I understand that some of you may not have access to fixative or hairspray.

1: Effort: 70 pts

2: Proportions: 15 pts

2: Shading: 15 pts

This will count as an assessment grade, weighted at 60%.

Remember, you will know, I will know, and your studio-mates will know if you did not apply yourself.

It's crazy, but even if a drawing "doesn't look pretty" you can really tell who has applied themselves and who hasn't.

Let's Make sure to apply yourself and see what happens.

How to attach

image Files in GC.

How to insert images

into collaborative slideshows

And for the love of all that is holy, please...

mark it as done.