Class Three

Apple Composition, Part II

In this lesson, we will cover some techniques you can use to add variety and interest to your drawing. Remember, this drawing will be used as the basis for Project 1. The design must present a clear value range within the form and cast shadows. These will later be translated into a 3 value Notan Design. So think clarity- a clear sense of the large masses. Within this, attention to line quality along the edges. The reason we are using charcoal is to get variety in the width of the line and indicate whether it is a hard/soft edge. I also want a feeling of a transitional value, value 3, between the shadow pattern and the light side of the apples. This will become our 3rd value in the Notan version.

Apple Composition

Materials:
  • Apple composition on the 18 x 24 pad (Drawing I)
  • Charcoal, medium vine
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Sandpaper or emery board
  • Comparison stick
  • Rag, old t shirt cut down to handkerchief size
Instructions:
  • Continue working on your apple composition.
  • Make sure you have laid in your shadow patterns clearly, including the cast shadow.
  • Add value 4 and 5 to the shadow side
  • Add value 3,2,1,0 to the light side
  • Be clear about the middle value 3, which lies between the shadow and the light side. We will use these areas in Project 1.
  • Look at the width and quality of the outline- have you created interest and variety here?

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Due: M/W Monday, Feb.

T/TH Tuesday, Feb.

Secondly, Please watch the Video/questions, “Understanding Form Shadows in Animation.” Due: M/W Monday, Feb. T/TH Tuesday, Feb.

Completed drawing. Be attentive to details in the shape of the apples. Keep the design clear and the values distinct. Concentrate on getting variety in the width of the line as well as its shape. This will be important when we convert this into a 3 value Notan.