BODY project-week 1 Self Portraits

This week we are moving from the process focused, non-objective drawings to observational figurative drawings. Using the BFK drawing paper that was specified in the materials section of the syllabus (see below), make four self portrait drawings this week according to the parameters below:

Paper: 4, 18x24” (size is approximate) sheets heavyweight BFK paper

1. Ink pen, blind continuous contour line drawing.  30-1 hr/drawing. This is a slow, sensitive study. Rest your arm and begin again.
2. Ink wash--see Brian Murphy's handling of watercolor in the image below as an example of one way to use your ink wash.
3. Charcoal--compressed, willow, charcoal pencils (any or all). Begin with a toned paper and work both additively and substractively.
4. Graphite pencils--use hatching to create areas of value and the illusion of depth and form.

Think of these as daily drawings. I recommend doing one per day for four consecutive days noting on the drawing (front or back) the time of day it was made, how long you spent drawing, and one adjective that describes your mood. Spend at least one hour on each drawing. If you have more paper, do a fifth drawing, medium and material of choice. This drawing will count as extra credit. Bring your drawings into class next week.

 I will post two short readings to eLearning tonight. Read them and be prepared to discuss next week.

Happy drawing,
Prof K

Here's a link the the art21 video on Laylah Ali: http://www.pbs.org/art21/watch-now/segment-laylah-ali-in-power