Why is contour drawing important?
What does “blind” add to contour?
Draw 1 – Blind contour. Modified Contour of
shoe/backpack/bag.
Get two (2) sheets of drawing paper.
Draw 2 – Continue Principles of Design. Due
Monday.
ADVANCED/STUDIES – Folder with contract,
sketches due Monday!
January 28th
ALREADY FINISHED:
4 Drawings of your hand.
2 with objects.
Finished with Sharpie.
TODAY:
4 Blind Contour drawings of your hand.
1 Final Copy of Shoe/Backpack/Bag.
Finished with Sharpie.
FINAL MUST BE AN OBJECT YOU LOOK AT!
Assignment
Drawing from Observation
Blind 1
Open Hand
Blind 2
Closed Finger
Tips
FRONT
Divided Page 1
BACK
Blind 3
Peace Sign
Blind 4
Holding
An Obect
Name
Table #
Period
Date
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Observation.
Focus.
Use solid line.
Draw slowly.
One line and no erasing (blind).
Timed.
Blind Contour
– Steps to Success.
Only look at the object you are drawing
(expect distortion).
2. Draw as many edges and details as
possible.
3. Use one continuous line; “take a walk
with a line” around the object never
lifting your pencil.
4. Focus on observation.
Blind Contour Demonstration #1
1.
Blind Contour Drawing
Complete 4 blind contour drawings of you
hand.
DO NOT look at your paper.
Draw large.
TAKE YOUR TIME; 3 minutes per drawing.
Drawing Period #1
Rest of Class:
Complete at least 1 modified contour
drawing (half the back) of your SHOE or
your BACKPACK.
THE OBJECT MUST BE ON THE TABLE.
These drawings should FILL THE PAGE, and
include as much DETAIL AS POSSIBLE,
without any shading or hatching. ONLY
EDGES.
Finish the drawing by tracing your lines
with Sharpie.
Final Copy
Turn in TODAY