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Value Study - Still Life
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See and define a range of values.
Define edges of shapes by changing value.
Create volume by shading - defining dark, medium, and light tones.
Overlap shapes.
Model forms.
REFERENCES
Look at works by Leonardo daVinci, Hans Holbein, Durer
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MATERIALS
High quality white paper 18x24
Ebony pencil, charcoal pencil
Conte 3B
Chamois
Kneaded eraser
Pink pearl eraser
Tone paper by rubbing charcoal into the paper with newsprint, don't use fingers because the oil from your hands will create blotches
SETUP
Still life objects, variety of sizes and shapes including draped cloth. Light strongly from one side to more easily see value changes and cast shadows.
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Slides of student work.
ASSIGNMENT
Draw still life set up.
Light subject strongly from one side.
Tone the paper and use the eraser and charcoal to define values. The toned paper is the medium value. Use the eraser to define the whites and light grays, use the charcoal to define the black and dark grays. Describe 8 to 10 values including white and black.
PROCESS
Begin with gesture drawing.
Draw lightly so you can erase as needed. Draw basic shapes and block in the composition. As before, draw at least 3 shapes at one time, note the implied lines and relative position, height, and width.
Squint at the still life to simplify the subject matter and determine the dark and light shapes. See the lights and darks, their relative values within an object and between objects.
As the drawing progresses, step back and squint at your paper and squint at the setup. See if the patterns of lights and darks match. If not, adjust your drawing.
GRADING: 10 points
Your grade will be based on how well you fulfill the following criteria:
Create a balanced and interesting composition where both the positive and negative shapes are interesting, has good rhythm and flow between the shapes, and the eye moves easily around the page.
Objects break the edges of the picture plane on at least 3 sides.
Objects are well drawn structurally and in correct proportion.
Drawing displays a full range of values from black to white and at least 6 shades of gray.
Edges of objects are defined by value change.
Value changes define the forms.
Value of each object and background is correct relative to each other.