Henry Moore

Moore was an exceptionally talented draughtsman, producing a body of nearly 7,500 drawings over seven decades. He found that its eclecticism and ease of use made drawing an ideal medium for a wide range of purposes: from a tool to study natural forms or the work of other artists to means for the development of new sculpture, or as a way to experiment with languages and techniques. However, for Moore drawing was not merely a means to an end, but also a medium for finished artwork in its own right – so much so that he was sometimes referred to as a ‘sculptor and painter’.

Artists Timeline

Henry Moore Hands.pdf

ARTIST MODEL RESEARCH & RESPONSE

4x A4 pages in your Visual Diary or 2x slides in your Digital workbook

Create artist research pages that explore the artist model in-depth and allows you to experiment with their style and technique, while also researching their ideas, medi and technieuqs [conventions]

You will need to complete in your Visual Diary

1x page of Artist research [who, what and when]
1x page of Analysis [why and how]
Create your own reference images [photographs of hands]
respond to the artist model in practical works

Artist Models

Click to go to each artist page

Henry Moore

Kay Sage

De Chirico

AKO - Research and Learn

PAGE 1 -pure research & facts

Select 2-3 images from the provided sheet [or search your own] and glue them into your Visual Diary. Do some basic research on your artist and their style of work. In your Visual diary note down some important or interesting facts about your Artist [dot points are fine].

Consider/answer the following questions and make notes in your sketchbook

Biographical Information & context

What is the name of your chosen artist?
What year was he/she born?
Does the time have any contextual relevance to the art work? (was there anything happening at the time of the art work that may have been an influence)
Are there any relevant facts about their life that impacted their work?

Media

How was the work made and what was it made from?
What materials, tools, processes and techniques did the artist use?
Do you think the artist needed to work quickly or slowly?

Subject

What is the subject matter of the work? What is it about?
Was the subject matter based on direct observation, or was it invented or imagined by the artist?

IN ANY SPARE SPACE, DO SOME VALUE AND COLOUR STUDIES OF THE SELECTED ARTWORKS

workbook example.pdf

THIS RESOURCE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ASSIST YOU WITH RESEARCHING AND RESPONDING TO THE ARTIST MODELS

Annotation and Artist research SENIOR

TŪHURA-explore [evidence for 2.3]

Page 2- ANALYSIS-THINKING AND TALKING ABOUT THE WORK

An analysis of an artists body of work is like breaking down a recipe to understand how & why it's made. We look closely at the elements the artist used, like colors, lines, and shapes, and how they work together to create the artworks. We also consider the artist's choices and how they might have influenced the pieces. It's about understanding the artist's vision and how they communicated it through their work using conventions.

THESE QUESTIONS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO ALL BE ANSWERED ON AT A TIME, THEY ARE PROMPTS TO GET YOU THIKNING...

Conventions [line/shape/vale/focal point etc]

What do you see first when you look at this artwork? (Why?.)
If you had to describe this artist's style in three words, what would they be?
What other conventions can you identify in this artwork?
Do you think the artist followed these conventions strictly, or did they break any rules? Why?
How does the artist's use of conventions affect the way you see and feel about this artwork?
How has the subject matter been arranged (composition)?
Was the intention to represent it realistically or to distort, exaggerate or abstract it and why is this important?
What color scheme did the artist use? How do those colors make you feel? how does it add to the work [purpose]
How did the artist use lines in this artwork? Are they thick or thin, straight or curvy? Why have they been used and for what intent?
How has the artist used or applied media/technique? is there a purpose to it?
Does this artwork remind you of any other artists or styles you've seen? Why or why not?
What do you think the artist was trying to say or express with this artwork?
How does the artist's style help them communicate their message
Does this artwork have a different meaning for you than it might have for someone else? Why?

Was there anything happening at the time of the art work that may have been an influence on the way the piece was made or you view it?

Influence on your own art: How will this artwork inspire or inform your own creative practice? What techniques, ideas, or approaches might you borrow or adapt?

Refer to specific examples within the works to support your statements at all times..

WAIHANGA - Respond & Create [evidence for 2.2 2.3 2.4]

RESPOND = 2 pages of your visual diary should now be dedicated to learning to draw hands and responding to the styles of Henry Moore. These are quick experimantal and exploratory style drawings.

CREATE [top of board 1]

2x A5 drawings in DRY MEDIA [pencil.charcoal.pen]
2x A5 artworks in WET MEDIA [ink.paint.watercolour. oilpastel resist]

Hutchinson is a contemporary artist that uses hands in his paintings... check him out and try to replicate some of his work!

Scott Hutchison – Paintings

Reference Image Creation

Photograph your hand [or others hands] in a variety of poses from open to closed, holding objects or gesturing in ways that support your personal theme

If you have an elderly relative photograph their hands or hands of young children to contrast how hands can show loss of time/aging.

Photograph hands in strong side lighting or in darkness with little light.

TAKE MORE THAN YOU THINK YOU WILL NEED. Select your best ones to use as reference images for practical exploration [2.3 & 2.4]

Respond

Use your reference image to exp.ore style and media like Henry Moore. Use both wet and dry media. this should fill up 2 pages in your visual diary [aim for 3-4 drawings per page]

Create works as a personal response in the style of the Artist model [using your reference images not copying the artist [responding through line, value, colour
there are specific tutorials below to help you if you are not confident yet!

Create [resolved pieces]

A series of resolved finished pieces 4x A5/A4 using your reference image and artists style
These will form the top section of Folio 1

Digital Folio

all evidence is to go into your digital folio

2x pages of research and analysis
2x pages of practical drawings and paintings +ANNOTATIONS
resolved pieces 1 or more slides + process work and annotation originals go on your folio board

HAND REFERENCE IMAGES [copyrighted]

HELP I CAN'T DRAW HANDS!!!

Remember…You GOT this!

Tips for success:

•Take your time on the skill builder tasks below

•look at the hand as SHAPES not as complete hands!

•Work hard to learn and develop the drawing techniques for correct proportions of the hand – before long it will be second nature

•Don’t be afraid to make a mistake. That is how we learn.

•Tell yourself that you can do this. All of the student work above was created by kids just like you. They all started at the same place. The beginning. ☺

•You GOT this!

hand drawing tutorials

Tutorials

•Use these tutorials & prompts to develop and extend your skills in drawing hands

•For video tutorials use the medium suggested

•Use your reference images to draw from where possible. [Ones are provided for video tutorials]

•For extra prompts - use suggested mediums or extend yourself and experiment with media or create coloured surfaces to work on

FILL 2x A4 PAGE WITH THE PROMPTS [3-4 prompts should fill a page]

There are several different mediums represented in the video tutorials – here is the breakdown of supplies for each approach

Charcoal:

• Vine charcoal – Soft

• Compressed Charcoal – Medium

• Charcoal Pencils – 2B, 4B, 6B

• Graphite Pencil/aquarelle graphite

• kneaded eraser

• ballpoint pen

• Sketchbook

HAND REFERENCE IMAGES [copyrighted]

Individual Hand Reference Photos.pdf

One Hand Value Drawing

1.Choose a “one hand” reference photo from the selection provided and using graphite pencil create a contour line drawing of the hand in your sketchbook.

2. Once your contour line drawing is complete, draw and shade a 5-part value scale at the top of the page

3. Add shading to the hand using all five values represented in the value scale. The idea is to create a 3-dimensional drawing from a 2-dimensional contour line drawing.

4. Make sure there are no outlines visible in your finished hand drawing. Work the value from the edges into the hand to eliminate the outlines of the original contour line drawing.

reference image can be found here

Timelapse

Tutorial

Timelapse

Tutorial

Ballpoint Pen in style of Henry Moore

reference image can be found here

1 . Choose a one hand reference photo from the selection provided and using ballpoint pen (blue or black) create a LIGHT contour line drawing of the hand [focus on the shapes, work light till it's right!]

2. Once your contour line drawing is complete, draw and shade a 5-part value scale at the top of the page -use hatching, cross-hatching or scribbling to create the values

3. Carefully add shading to the hand using all five values represented in the value scale. Work from light to dark as you cannot erase – use a light pressure on the pen to build the values.

4. Make sure there are no outlines visible in your finished drawing. Work the value from the edges into the hand to eliminate the outlines of the original contour line drawing.

One Hand in Charcoal [Henry Moore style]

reference image can be found here

1. Choose a one hand (with or without object) reference from the your images and using charcoal (either pencil, vine or compressed) to draw it on your page

2. Focus on correct proportions – sighting angles and comparing relationships

3. Draw and shade a 5-part value scale at the top of the page like this

4. Add shading to the hand using all five values. Use expressive linework and finger smudging to add the full range of value to all three hands.

Timelapse

Tutorial

One Hand Four Contours

1. Choose one “One Hand” Reference Photo (not holding an object) from your selection

2. Using graphite pencil, draw the hand using a contour line only.

3. Repeat step 2 but move slightly on the page but overlapping your first contour drawing.

4. Repeat this another two times. Focus on improving the contours and proportions each time you draw the hand.

Hand Holding Three Pencils/Pens

1. Have someone hold at least three pencils (or pens) in one hand in an interesting way (between the fingers, etc.) and take a photograph. Draw a contour line drawing that is at least 10cm tall.

2. Focus on scale and proportion. Make sure the pens/pencils are proportional to the hand.

3. Add shading to the hand with an Aquarelle graphite pencil. use water to create washes of value across the work

4. Make sure there are no outlines visible in your finished drawing. Work the value from the edges into the hand to eliminate the outlines of the original contour line drawing.

Hand with Scissors/Pencil Value Drawing

1. Take a photo of a hand holding scissors and using graphite pencil create a contour line drawing of the hand in your sketchbook.

2. Once your contour line drawing is complete, draw and shade a 5-part value scale at the top of the page like this

3. Add shading to the hand using all five values represented in the value scale. The idea is to create a 3-dimensional drawing from a 2-dimensional contour line drawing.

4. Make sure there are no outlines visible in your finished drawing. Work the value from the edges into the hand to eliminate the outlines of the original contour line drawing.

WET MEDIA

Two Hands Pen Pastel & Ink Drawing [Henry Moore reference]

1. Choose a hands reference photo from your selection and using ballpoint pen (blue or black) create a LIGHT contour line drawing of the hands in your sketchbook.

2. Once your contour line drawing is complete, use white oil pastel to mark in lighter areas of your hands

3. Using Ink, carefully add shading to the hands using all five values represented in the value scale. Work from light to dark as you cannot erase

4. Work back into the drawing with a pen or charcoal if needed

SKIN COLOUR MIXING IN PAINT

Responding with Paint * painting hands is NO different to drawing them - lightly sketch your shapes. Add in shadows, then mid values then highlights!

Exploring Form, Value, and Expressive Color

This project challenges you to explore different painting techniques and approaches to capturing form and light.

Part 1: Layered Acrylic Study

Selection: Choose your strongest value drawing from your sketchbook.
Photocopy & Prepare: Make photocopies of your selected drawings on wet strength paper and glue them securely into your sketchbook.
Layered Painting: Using acrylic paint, begin painting over the photocopies. Start with thin washes of color, gradually building up layers to create depth, volume, and detail. Focus on how light and shadow define the forms in your drawings.

Part 2: Inspired by Moore

Dynamic Mark-making: Take inspiration from the expressive sculptures of Henry Moore. On brown paper, use black acrylic paint and a hard brush to create bold, dynamic marks that capture the essence of form and movement.
Highlights: Introduce white paint to add highlights and create contrast, emphasizing the three-dimensional quality of your marks.

Part 3: Study of the Hand

Observational Study: Carefully observe a hand (yours or someone else's). Focus on the subtle variations in skin tone, the way light plays across the surface, and the intricate details of wrinkles and folds.
Color Mixing: Experiment with mixing natural skin tones using a variety of colors. Don't be afraid to layer and blend to achieve realistic hues.
Painting: Paint a small area of the hand (or the whole hand) directly onto your sketchbook page, or paint over a previous drawing or photocopy.

Part 4: Expressive Color

Free Exploration: Let go of realistic color and explore painting with expressive, vibrant hues. Use color to convey emotion, energy, or a particular mood.
Intuition: Trust your intuition and allow the colors to guide you.

Tips for Success:

Experimentation: Don't be afraid to experiment with different brushstrokes, techniques, and color combinations.
Observation: Pay close attention to the details of your subjects, whether it's the subtle curves of a hand or the play of light on a form.
Expression: Allow your personality and artistic voice to shine through in your work.

Check out this artist!

TOHATOHA - SHARE

Upload Photographs of your Visual Diary to your Digital workbook.

when completed, under each drawing [or in your Digital workbook, annotate and identify which convention(s) you have chosen to explore and what worked or didn't work, what challenged you and how did you solve it..

ANNOTATING RESOURCE

Reflect: Annotating Your Work

in your digital workbook, write comments analyzing and assessing your work:

Successes: What works best? Be specific! (e.g., "captured the likeness," "strong color harmony," "sense of depth").
Areas for Improvement: Where are the challenges? (e.g., "proportions slightly off," "colors need refining," "push contrast").

Compare and Contrast with Henry Moore

Analyse your work in relation to Moore's, considering:

Formal Qualities: Line, shape, form, mass, volume. Similarities and differences in approaching materials
Techniques: Similarities and differences in applying the techniques listed below.
Conceptual Concerns: Shared themes (body, nature, abstraction)?

Pictorial Elements and Conventions

Pay close attention to these elements: