Gesture and Contour [02/17/11]

2 minute

20 minute

I'm beginning to notice things about figure drawing that I haven't before.

• Drawing the background really brings the model to life. My first 20 minute drawing implied a background, but looking at it some more, darkening it would have made it pop.
  
• Little marks in the background can make a big impact on the drawing, so every mark is important.
  
• Dark and light is vital as well. I'll need to work on this too.

I also bought used charcoal sticks from SCRAP and can't wait till I use it in the next class. So, my medium wouldn't be as specific since there is a variety of them, which I don't have the exact name for.