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ART III - HAND STUDY
LESSON FOCUS:
This lesson focuses on drawing the human hand from direct observation.
VOCABULARY:
Blending: technique of shading through smooth, gradual application of dark value.
Chiaroscuro: method of arranging light shadow in two-dimensional art to create the illusion of
three-dimensional form. This technique was introduced by Italian artists during the Renaissance
and used widely by Baroque artists.
Modeling: the forming of a three-dimensional form in a soft substance such as clay or wax.
Also, the effect of light falling on a three-dimensional form, delineating its form by means of
shadow and light. Also, representing this three-dimensionality of forms in a painting by means
of light and dark values.
Value: an element of design that relates to the lightness and darkness of a color or tone.
PROCEDURE:
 do several quick sketches of your hand
 choose five (5) different poses and enlarge onto good paper (hands should be
approximately life-size)
 place your hands in a well balanced composition
 finish in pencil using a full range of values
MATERIALS:
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sketchbook
12” x 18” white drawing paper or larger (depending on the size of your hands)
assortment of drawing pencils
eraser