Monday, April 13, 2020

Homework Due 4/20

Mark-making Self Portrait

  • Markmaking
    • Work from a mirror with a strong, directional light source
    • Approach this drawing as you did the in-class assignment
  • Materials
    • Black & white conté, charcoal pencils, hard eraser, chamois, fawn paper (19”x25”)
 










Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Homework Due 4/14

Sketchbook Markmaking

  •   n your sketchbook, either tone (with ink, paint, or even coffee/tea) two double-pagevspreads or paste toned paper onto your sketchbook pages
  • On these four pages, make at least six studies from observation
  • Work in the technique from class
  • Materials:
    • Black & white conté, charcoal pencils, hard eraser, chamois, four toned sketchbook pages







In-class Examples of Mark-making on Toned Paper













Thursday, March 26, 2020

Homework Due 3/31

Ink wash: Exterior of a building

  • Use the same technique as in class
  • Materials
    • Black India ink, variety of flat and round brushes, H-grade pencil, Bristol or poster board (18”x24” minimum)