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A LESSON ON DRAWING FIGURES IN PROPORTION
Super Hero/Super You:
Super Hero/Super You:
Part 1: The History of Figures drawing
Part 1: The History of Figures drawing
Artists in each major art period used size and proportion in their own way. Today we will travel to the past and explore how proportion used in figures can identify a specific time period, or culture.
Artists in each major art period used size and proportion in their own way. Today we will travel to the past and explore how proportion used in figures can identify a specific time period, or culture.
For this project we will:
For this project we will:
Study the standards for measurement of drawing the human figure though the introduction of Vitruvian man.
Your homework assignment: Draw a person in the handout provided in google classroom. Use the standard of proportion you learned in the slide show.
Super Hero/Super You:
Super Hero/Super You:
Part 2: Drawing The Figure In Proportion
Part 2: Drawing The Figure In Proportion
There is so much variation in bodies among individuals that it is impossible for everyone to fit into any set of standards. The unique qualities of each individual are part of the challenge, complexity and fascination of depicting the figure.
There is so much variation in bodies among individuals that it is impossible for everyone to fit into any set of standards. The unique qualities of each individual are part of the challenge, complexity and fascination of depicting the figure.
For this project we will:
For this project we will:
learn a few general proportions helpful to drawing your figures.
Draw the male/female figure in proportion.
Develop your own character through details and rendering.
Your homework assignment: Draw a boy/girl figure using the standard of proportion you learned in the slide show, and render each drawing to create an original character.
Super Hero/Super You:
Super Hero/Super You:
Part 3: Focused Practice For Improving Your Figure Drawing
Part 3: Focused Practice For Improving Your Figure Drawing
If you want to grow as an artist you need to practice drawing. There’s no getting around this. Drawing the human form is not without its challenges. Without a solid understanding of anatomy, your figures will come out looking stiff and lifeless.
If you want to grow as an artist you need to practice drawing. There’s no getting around this. Drawing the human form is not without its challenges. Without a solid understanding of anatomy, your figures will come out looking stiff and lifeless.
For this project we will:
For this project we will:
learn to draw the shapes of the figure in different positions.
Practice drawing the standing figure in proportion and in different views.
Your homework assignment: practice drawing the figure and its parts by following the instructions carefully in the slide show. Documents are also posted in google classroom.
Super Hero/Super You:
Super Hero/Super You:
Part 4: Understanding and Drawing the Moving Figure
Part 4: Understanding and Drawing the Moving Figure
When the figure tilts, the shoulder line and hip line will tilt in the opposite direction from each other.
When the figure tilts, the shoulder line and hip line will tilt in the opposite direction from each other.
For this project we will:
For this project we will:
learn to draw the tilted and moving figure
Practice drawing the tilted and walking figure in proportion and in different views.
Develop your own tilted and moving figure character
Your homework assignment: practice drawing the tilted and moving figure by following the instructions carefully in the slide show. Documents are also posted in google classroom.
Super Hero/Super You:
Super Hero/Super You:
Part 5: Creating Your Own Superhero Cover Starring You!
Part 5: Creating Your Own Superhero Cover Starring You!
Exaggerate clothing, hair, body muscle where it may apply it a great way begin creating your superhero. Remember superhero drawings are about placing accents on what you want the viewer to know about you.
Exaggerate clothing, hair, body muscle where it may apply it a great way begin creating your superhero. Remember superhero drawings are about placing accents on what you want the viewer to know about you.
For this project we will:
For this project we will:
Draw your Super You
Use collaging as a medium to render your drawing.
Develop your Super You Final Cover
Your homework assignment: Finish drawing your Super You character and collage it to complete your final Super You Cover.
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