Leaf Drawing

The drawing below was Phase 2 to our IARC 110 final exam. We were told to use the different techniques that we had learned over the semester and incorporate them into 9 different leaf drawings.

Time Capsule Layout

Below is my page layout for my Time Capsule.

I have also included my orthographic drawings of my time capsule.

Tiffany Layout

In class today we made a composition layout of our subject Tiffany. We drew her with 4 different styles we have learned this semester.

Le Corbuiser Sketches

My favorite sketch I did of the Visual Arts Center by Le Corbuiser was of the stone corner with the pipes hanging out. Below is my rendention of his picture.

My Cube

There are so many ways to design a perfect cube. Unfortunately, I had to find out about 8 different ways of how not to before I was able to make my perfect cube. For my final one I used sobo glue to connect the straight edges of my matte board box cut out. The edges were cut straight for once and I actually measured it right down to the flap. I love my box and I think that this process has really helped me in my overall sense of detail.

Below are my drawings of a still life of 3 cubes I made. I used the diagonal hatching technique to show the difference in values.

On this one is used the same 3 cubes in a different still life and the smearing technique. It is kind of hard to see to differences because it is so light but I think it turned out pretty good.

Shading Exercises

Yesterday in class we did shading exercises from our drawing book. Below is my best drawing from section 2.1.

Below is my best drawing from section 2.4.

Shading

Today we did multiple sketches of shading in drawing class. I really enjoy being able to capture the different values with different types of shading...cross hatch, diagonal, smudge and random. Below I used two of the types of shading diagonal on the chair and cross hatch on the table lamp.

Portrait Sketches

Black & White Shading Sketch

People Profiles

Also today during class we were able to draw profiles of our classmates using angles and lines to keep their faces proportional.

Afternoon Exercises

Below are two of my still life exercises I did in class today, they also show the orthographic lines I used to keep them proportional and in line.

Today we also learned how to draw proportions with people in different positions.

My robotic hand did not turn out too good, I think I just need to show more movement with the hand.

I love this sketch I did of my car keys!! I think by using negative space it really helps to define the object.

Today in class we had to draw our set of keys to show our understanding of negative spaces and how to draw contour lines.

Perspective Sketches

I tried to capture the angles of the door that was open during class the other day but I am still having problems with perspective. . . like where to start.


I sketched this hallway on the third floor of the Studio Arts Building, my problem was that I did not really know where the angles actually were. Almost like I was just trying to draw what I saw not what was really there perspectively.

People Contours

During lunch today I was finally able to complete a contour drawing of people! I was lucky enough that they did not get up and leave half way through my drawing, that was probably the most difficult part of this assignment. . . trying to get the people to sit still long enough for me to draw them.

This sketch was my first negative space drawing of people. I think it turned out pretty well since just the thought of having to draw people scares me!


I was able to sketch this in psychology class before my teacher noticed that I was not paying attention. It was so funny because the people who I was drawing kept looking at me weird. They were probably a little freaked out that I was drawing them!


This was another drawing during class the other day where I was trying to pick up the basics on how to draw the human figure.

Downtown Contour Drawings

This is a contour drawing of the Carolina Theatre in Downtown Greensboro. This was the first of my four drawings so I was not exactly sure how much time to spend on it or how big to make it so it basically turned into my basic setup for my other drawings.

First Sketch of Education Building

This is my first sketch of the Education Building on campus. We did this during class the other day and I really enjoyed learning how to capture the angles of the building and how to create a focal point in the drawing.

Negative Space: Corner Unit

I sketched this corner unit in my dining room during lunch one afternoon and I think I did a really good job capturing all the negative space and keeping it symmetrical.

Upside Down Bicycle Drawing

After a few days of practicing negative space drawings we were asked to draw a bike that was downstairs in the lobby. I believe my bike turned out very well, even the smallest details made so much of a difference.

Blind Contour of Left Hand

This blind contour was very interesting because I was trying so hard to capture every little line on every part of my left hand. I could not believe that is actually turned out decent, it was exciting for me to be able to draw a blind contour for the first time!

Negative Space: Stool

Although this negative space drawing was easier that the other ones I attempted I was able to use it to learn how to keep the different lines symmetrical.

Negative Space: Wooden Chair

This was my second negative space drawing ever and I think I did a good job capturing the angles of the chair. It took me a while to get right but I it turned out pretty even.