Friday, August 21, 2020
Monday, April 27, 2020
Drawing for Illustration Final Project
Drawing for Illustration Final Project
Concept: Create a detailed drawing with 2 figures in a background from multiple reference materials.
Rules for project:
-The figures need to believably be in the space they are occupying
-You can have one figure in foreground and another in background
-use reference in folders as last possible option, try to use reference you take with your own camera at home.
-Remember to use lamps and lighting to create interesting imagery.
-for the background use reference from your own stockpile of photos or from online resources, but do not take a photo from the internet only, your image must have multiple references.
-make sure to match up the perspective from figures and background so that they all match and the space is believable.
- create a story in the image, create a relationship between figure and an object or other person in the image. The story can be a moment of reflection or an idea, use props ( coffee cup, costumes, chair, book etc...) to help build your story.
- use controlled even marks to create rendering( no scratchy lines unless the texture of the object is best described that way.)
-Render hair as shape
-Allow figure to blend into or come out of the background by using value control
Grading
Grading for project will rely on students ability to display an understanding of anatomy, perspective, detail of hands and face, cloth and folds, creating space around the figure and lighting, ability to use drawing to tell a story.
Final Review
Will take place Monday May 4th between 9 and 12. Each student will have 10 minutes. The reviews will be 10 minute slots.
For review your portfolio of images should be loaded onto your folder on Drive, and should include:
-Final Drawing
-1 portrait from class or homework
-9 other pieces of drawing from class that show understanding of principles from class, anatomy, gesture, rendering, structure etc.
- bring sketchbook of 100 hands to show( don't bother scanning just hold up to zoom camera)
Have a great summer, I hope I will see you in person this fall!
Steve
Concept: Create a detailed drawing with 2 figures in a background from multiple reference materials.
Rules for project:
-The figures need to believably be in the space they are occupying
-You can have one figure in foreground and another in background
-use reference in folders as last possible option, try to use reference you take with your own camera at home.
-Remember to use lamps and lighting to create interesting imagery.
-for the background use reference from your own stockpile of photos or from online resources, but do not take a photo from the internet only, your image must have multiple references.
-make sure to match up the perspective from figures and background so that they all match and the space is believable.
- create a story in the image, create a relationship between figure and an object or other person in the image. The story can be a moment of reflection or an idea, use props ( coffee cup, costumes, chair, book etc...) to help build your story.
- use controlled even marks to create rendering( no scratchy lines unless the texture of the object is best described that way.)
-Render hair as shape
-Allow figure to blend into or come out of the background by using value control
Grading
Grading for project will rely on students ability to display an understanding of anatomy, perspective, detail of hands and face, cloth and folds, creating space around the figure and lighting, ability to use drawing to tell a story.
Final Review
Will take place Monday May 4th between 9 and 12. Each student will have 10 minutes. The reviews will be 10 minute slots.
For review your portfolio of images should be loaded onto your folder on Drive, and should include:
-Final Drawing
-1 portrait from class or homework
-9 other pieces of drawing from class that show understanding of principles from class, anatomy, gesture, rendering, structure etc.
- bring sketchbook of 100 hands to show( don't bother scanning just hold up to zoom camera)
Have a great summer, I hope I will see you in person this fall!
Steve
Monday, April 20, 2020
Notes for classes
Are all in the drive folders marked with the "April xx class reference, demos, video" according to date a projects, the homework will be in there too. Here are some cool videos to watch on drawing.
Have fun! The reference for this weeks homeowrk will be in the folder
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Figure construction demo- female
Step 1: gesture and blocking in basic shapes thinking about spheres and tubes rather than flat lines. Drawing around the object, I'm also considering how the figure fits on the page and in space. Note the hash marks on the edges to delineate space.
Step 2: I start to block in the forms using tubes and looking for overlaps where one basic shape lays over the other. I use strips lines to show volume, always thinking about drawing volumes.
Step 3: Now I block in the harder parts, this is why we draw big, because details like faces and hands are difficult to convey on smaller pieces of paper. I look for the planes and angles of the head, and basically block in the basic shapes of the hands and feet. Note that i am going beyond the original exterior hash lines that I had made for the space of the drawing. I need to work on big enough paper that I can have some wiggle room on where things might go beyond the edges of the space I allocated for the drawing. Not also that I have establish the figure in space by placing the hand below the feet. This shows that the hands are closer to us and that the horizon line is higher than than the feet probably centered around the hips.
Step 5: Now I can draw with a darker line. choosing only the lines I wish to keep rather than redrawing everything. often I will use line weight to denote area where the body is in shadow. note that I am using contour lines and NOT outlines. Contours move from the outside to the inside of the figure always conscious of volumes. One way to remember is every line on one side needs to relate to a line on the opposite side. This is balance.
Step 7: I start to clean up the drawing and get rid of the extra lines..I recognize I went beyond the original space hash marks on the page, I'm glad I used a big enough paper to work with. On a final illustration piece I might have to traces this down onto another sheet of paper.
Step 9: Now I must begin thinking about final rendering. Do I soften some lines? Do I put reflected light into shadows with my eraser?
Friday, March 27, 2020
Figure in space, foreshortening and perspective.
I looked at my drawing class notes from class and I feel like if you weren't following along, you would be lost so, I'm attaching some other resources to help you understand figure in space. I hope these help. I'm looking forward to seeing how your drawings come along on Monday. I think we'll be meeting on Zoom this time...hopefully it will be easier for everyone. 
Monday, March 23, 2020
Link to shared folder
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/119HA2YT015Hb_WEnmH4EmPaxMLpUaeKC?usp=sharing
Sunday, March 22, 2020
HI everyone!
6. 4/27 Drawing figures in new space. Draw 5 figures interacting in naturalistic space from multiple references- Humans relating. Think about acting and character. use costuming and anythign else to make you rpiece interesting. I suggest getting your own photos!
We ARE continuing classes! I'm trying to figure out exactly how, but I have a plan. You will be responsible for most class time work and homework on your own. That said I will do my best to help you along the way.
We will use blackboard on myslice for the class. I have to set it up and make sure we are good to go by tomorrow, but we should all be able to meet there at 9 am- 10:30am. From there I will give a demo. If you are in a different timezone, don't fret, I will try to record every session. I will need to see work from you that shows you followed along with my demo. Thats how we will keep track of class participation. You will draw what I draw when I draw it during demos. If I give an assignment as " classwork" you need to finish it even if it goes beyond the time of class. We will turn in homework via photos sent to this gdrive
IF you don't have large paper- for big drawings use an entire spread of your sketchbook to draw a scene.
According to our schedule we should be here, class work is in regular type, homework is in bold:
1. 3/23- Classwork- draw models from Croquis Cafe. Drawing a portrait with toned paper/ soft materials. How to get a 3-d feel from 2-d reference. How to render. Create a large single portrait with hands using camera techniques from the portrait photo post from three weeks ago. send me photo of set up and final drawing. Look at demo here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gNvRjjgjRuehw899-7peuBXUbVHkzw1D/view?usp=sharing
-10 figures from "Croquis Cafe" draw some straight, then exaggerate and have fun.
2. 3/30- Classwork- the figure in space exaggeration and movement- force- getting movement from a still photo 10 finished figures for class work on large paper . action photos will be provided.
25 drawings of reptiles on 5 pages focus on texture in sketchbook(try exaggerating and inventing reptiles as good as the early drawings)
3. 4/6- figure in environment. how to create realistic feeling space. 5 finished figures in space, with features of environment from reference or life.
25 drawing of horses in sketchbook (try exaggerating and inventing horses as good as the early drawings)
4. 4/13- working with costumes figure. how cloth works to define human form 5 finished figures in clothing from reference or life - create your own large drawing from home. photograph or draw from life with family member
25 drawings of wolves/ large breed dogs from reference in sketchbook(try exaggerating and inventing wolves as good as the early drawings)
5. 4/20- how to create a natural figure in a natural space from two separate references. Take your own photo from life, and find a fantastic environment to place figure in. Make the figure feel believable in that space. This should be a large piece
25 drawings of cars from photos or life. in Sketchbook ( start real then make up your own)
6. 4/27 Drawing figures in new space. Draw 5 figures interacting in naturalistic space from multiple references- Humans relating. Think about acting and character. use costuming and anythign else to make you rpiece interesting. I suggest getting your own photos!
25 drawings of flying vehicles ( start real then make up your own)
May 4th Final art due. We will discuss what I need to see.
I will do my best to be available to you via email at the SU email stellis@syr.edu.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Head and hands assignments
Head and hands drawing assignment
Step 1: Take at the very least 5 photos of people using a single directional light and a reflector of some kind( any object that will serve to reflect light into the shadows of the subject. The reflector, a piece of white paper or other reflective surface should be 90 degrees to the lightsource.)
You should place the light at 3/4 of the subject and should create a highlight on the subject
The photos should be of the head shoulders and hands of the subject.
I want 5 different subjects, and I want you to draw them with different expressions and angles of the head...have them looking up to the side, down etc so you can get a good idea of the head shape etc. Do NOT do straight on photos!
Step 2: In your sketchbook, I want you to draw a wireframe of the head( ball and crosshairs like we did in class) and the body of each of the 5 chosen photos. Use this drawign to analyze the pose, structure gesture etc. of your subject.
Step 3: Once you have figured out the structure and forms, you will draw each figure on a good sheet of drawing paper at least 9 x 12. On this drawing you can begin to render and use a bit of shading, but focus heavily on the darker marks and structural shadows to give you form. You can use graphite charcoal or any dry, soft drawing media.
Bring all five finished drawings and the structural drawings to class Monday.
Have a great week!
Step 1: Take at the very least 5 photos of people using a single directional light and a reflector of some kind( any object that will serve to reflect light into the shadows of the subject. The reflector, a piece of white paper or other reflective surface should be 90 degrees to the lightsource.)
The photos should be of the head shoulders and hands of the subject.
I want 5 different subjects, and I want you to draw them with different expressions and angles of the head...have them looking up to the side, down etc so you can get a good idea of the head shape etc. Do NOT do straight on photos!
Step 2: In your sketchbook, I want you to draw a wireframe of the head( ball and crosshairs like we did in class) and the body of each of the 5 chosen photos. Use this drawign to analyze the pose, structure gesture etc. of your subject.
Step 3: Once you have figured out the structure and forms, you will draw each figure on a good sheet of drawing paper at least 9 x 12. On this drawing you can begin to render and use a bit of shading, but focus heavily on the darker marks and structural shadows to give you form. You can use graphite charcoal or any dry, soft drawing media.
Bring all five finished drawings and the structural drawings to class Monday.
Have a great week!
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Spring 2019 Semester Syllabus and Materials/Assignment Lists!
Hi all!
Here is the syllabus and materials list for the class. Note the class will start at 9 and we will go all the way to 12:30.
This blog is here so I can post assignments, references, inspirations and resources for the class. Please check it every week, new assignments and stuff will be added usually at the latest by the Thursday of each week(hopefully sooner).
For class tomorrow you will need a 9 x 12 sketchbook, drawing pencils from 4B to 8B, a drawing board, kneaded or gum eraser, a knife, masking tape, 18 x 24 drawing paper pad. PLease show up at 9 ready to draw!
Here is the syllabus and materials list for the class. Note the class will start at 9 and we will go all the way to 12:30.
This blog is here so I can post assignments, references, inspirations and resources for the class. Please check it every week, new assignments and stuff will be added usually at the latest by the Thursday of each week(hopefully sooner).
For class tomorrow you will need a 9 x 12 sketchbook, drawing pencils from 4B to 8B, a drawing board, kneaded or gum eraser, a knife, masking tape, 18 x 24 drawing paper pad. PLease show up at 9 ready to draw!
Illustration 273 Drawing for Illustration
Course Description:
My goal is to help you learn how to strengthen your drawing skills,
work with the human figure and anatomy, and learn how to handle
materials for drawing. Emphasis will be placed on your ability to
pull from your imagination, memory, and observation to draw
with more confidence and skill.
work with the human figure and anatomy, and learn how to handle
materials for drawing. Emphasis will be placed on your ability to
pull from your imagination, memory, and observation to draw
with more confidence and skill.
Additional Course Description
This class is aimed at exploring and honing the skills needed to draw
toward the purpose of illustration. We will focus on refining drawing techniques,
and approaches to using the figure to tell a story. Illustration and much modern
visual art is involved in working with human figures in natural
(or sometimes unnatural) space, interacting and thereby conveying a
story to the viewer of the image. The understanding of human form,
gesture and anatomy, are integral to the ability of an artist to convey
his/her ideas through images.
toward the purpose of illustration. We will focus on refining drawing techniques,
and approaches to using the figure to tell a story. Illustration and much modern
visual art is involved in working with human figures in natural
(or sometimes unnatural) space, interacting and thereby conveying a
story to the viewer of the image. The understanding of human form,
gesture and anatomy, are integral to the ability of an artist to convey
his/her ideas through images.
Art and fantasy drawings are just exaggerations and juxtapositions of natural forms.
Only an excellent understanding of anatomy and drawing will yield the
ability to make these convincing.
Only an excellent understanding of anatomy and drawing will yield the
ability to make these convincing.
Prerequisite / Co-requisite:
Audience:
Students interested in an in depth study of drawing from life and imagination as well as storytelling through drawing.
Credits: 3
Learning Objectives:
Draw effectively from life and imagination within anatomical proportions. Draw figures and
environments together to create convincing scenarios for storytelling.
Required Texts / Supplies:
Also noting additional things that will be required but not purchased.
Texts / Supplies – Additional:
Required Text: Michael Hamptons Figure Drawing Design and Invention
follow link to pdf here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1neGmqZrrP2s0qYIqHxX5Sgja-bbvZZvw/view
Andrew Loomis
MATERIALS LIST:
Kohinnoor 5340 oir similar lead holder
Koh-I-Noor Gioconda 5.6 mm, Set of 6 Leads for Artists' drawing. 4B- 8B
Pencil set 2B- 8B
Trace paper
Sketchbook hard bound 9 x12 ( moleskine preferred)
Graphite sticks soft
Pencils 2b - 8b
Knife for sharpening
Ruler/straight edge
Strathmore( or similar) White Drawing Paper Pad 18x24
Gum Eraser
Kneaded Eraser
Rag for Blending
Masking Tape
second half of semester
Strathmore toned grey or brown paper 9 x 12
3 sheets Toned canson drawing paper
3 sheets strathmore 400 series illustration board cut down
Colored Pencils - Red, Purple, Blue, black,white
Colored chalk or conte
water soluble graphite
Course Requirements and Expectations:
• It is expected that every student will show up to class ready to draw every class.
•There will be weekly hand drawings to be done( by the end of the semester you should have 120 hands drawn
and numbered.)
•There will be weekly sketchbook assignments and larger out of class assignments which will take one to two weeks to finish and it is expected that all work be done in a professional manner( no loose tear off sheets, lined paper, photocopy paper) All work is to be drawn on appropriate material with appropriate drawing material.)
Grading: (Note: This is a 120 credit hour course. In order to receive credit for the class you
must expect to work 3 hours a week in class as well as five hours outside of class on
assignments and that must show in the work you provide. )
20% Out of Class Assignments
20% Weekly Sketchbooks
20%Participation in class discussions and critiques
20% participation in class drawing sessions
20% motivation and growth
Grading Table
* source: http://www.syr.edu/registrar/students/grades/faq.html
University Attendance Policy
Attendance in classes is expected in all courses at Syracuse University. Students are expected to arrive on campus in time to attend the first meeting of all classes for which they are registered. Students who do not attend classes starting with the first scheduled meeting may be academically withdrawn as not making progress toward degree by failure to attend. Instructors set course-specific policies for absences from scheduled class meetings in their syllabi.
It is a federal requirement that students who do not attend or cease to attend a class to be reported at the time of determination by the faculty. Faculty should use “ESPR” and “MSPR” in Orange Success to alert the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Financial Aid. A grade of NA is posted to any student for whom the Never Attended flag is raised in Orange SUccess. More information regarding Orange SUccess can be found here, at http://orangesuccess.syr.edu/getting-started-2/.
Students should also review the University’s religious observance policy and make the required arrangements at the beginning of each semester.
Syracuse University Policies: Syracuse University has a variety of other policies designed to guarantee that students live and study in a community respectful of their needs and those of fellow students. Some of the most important of these concern:
Diversity and Disability (ensuring that students are aware of their rights and responsibilities in a diverse, inclusive, accessible, bias-free campus community) can be found here, at: https://www.syracuse.edu/life/accessibilitydiversity/.
Religious Observances Notification and Policy (steps to follow to request accommodations for the observance of religious holidays) can be found here, at: http://supolicies.syr.edu/studs/religious_observance.htm
Orange SUccess (tools to access a variety of SU resources, including ways to communicate with advisors and faculty members) can be found here, at:
Disability-Related Accommodations:
Syracuse University values diversity and inclusion; we are committed to a climate of mutual respect and full participation. There may be aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion and full participation in this course. I invite any student to meet with me to discuss strategies and/or accommodations (academic adjustments) that may be essential to your success and to collaborate with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) in this process.
If you would like to discuss disability-accommodations or register with ODS, please visit their website at: http://disabilityservices.syr.edu. Please call (315) 443-4498 or email disabilityservices@syr.edu for more detailed information.
ODS is responsible for coordinating disability-related academic accommodations and will work with the student to develop an access plan. Since academic accommodations may require early planning and generally are not provided retroactively, please contact ODS as soon as possible to begin this process.
Academic Integrity Policy:
Syracuse University’s Academic Integrity Policy reflects the high value that we, as a university community, place on honesty in academic work. The policy defines our expectations for academic honesty and holds students accountable for the integrity of all work they submit. Students should understand that it is their responsibility to learn about course-specific expectations, as well as about university-wide academic integrity expectations. The policy governs appropriate citation and use of sources, the integrity of work submitted in exams and assignments, and the veracity of signatures on attendance sheets and other verification of participation in class activities. The policy also prohibits students from submitting the same work in more than one class without receiving written authorization in advance from both instructors. Under the policy, students found in violation are subject to grade sanctions determined by the course instructor and non-grade sanctions determined by the School or College where the course is offered as described in the Violation and Sanction Classification Rubric. SU students are required to read an online summary of the University’s academic integrity expectations and provide an electronic signature agreeing to abide by them twice a year during pre-term check-in on MySlice.
Course Schedule: Week/ lecture, topic for the week/lecture, and required reading are in the appropriate columns below.
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