Week 6

    We were assigned to do cross contour drawing of our shells. When doing these drawings we were instructed to consider a number of things. First was to make sure your drawing had a good long axis. Next was the placement and size of your shell compared to the paper. This is one thing I could of done better, my shell was a little small compared to the paper. We were instructed to try to not use outlines, and only use implied edges. I found this to be harder than I thought. It was hard to show an edge and have it not look like an outline. Another thing we were told to consider was to make every line different, and are the plane changes evident. I thought that my lines on my drawing all seemed to be different, however I had some trouble showing plane change. Overall I thought this was a good experience, I learned some good things and will try to use them in my next drawing.

Week 4

    In the fourth week of class we were working on the Abdominal muscles. We were instructed to build the lumborum, obiquus extenus abdominis, and the rectus abdominis on our manikins. This was much easier compared to what we built last time. We also were assignment our first shell drawing homework. We are suppose to draw are shell using cross contour. We must draw the entire shell use cross contour lines and make sure each line is different from one another. I am excited to get started on this project, I think my shell is going to somewhat challenging due to it's odd shape. However if draw properly I feel that it could make a very interesting piece. I'll have to see what I've learned so far can help me for this project.

Week 3

   In the third week of class, we began to learn about the rib cage and spinal column. Once again we began doing 30 second gesture drawings, in which we were suppose to first draw the front or back spinal column. We learned this is very important to get right, when it comes to proportion. At first this was a bit challenging, but after a few quick drawings, I was able to see it right away on the model. Next we learned about the rib cage. We learned all different parts and how to look for it on the model. We were instructed to draw the rib cage, in the shape of an egg. At first this concept was a little difficult for me, after observing the model I began to see the bottom ribs, which helped me draw the egg like shape. Drawing in the manner of spinal column lines and the rib cage as an egg is very new to me, but I can see how once you understand the concept, it really helps you draw the figure properly.

Reflection 2

  For the 2nd week of class, we were once again drawing from a live model. I felt that my knowledge of the form is beginning to improve. I am getting faster with my gesture drawings, and I've noticed a slight improvement just going through my sketchpad. We also were assigned skeleton models, in which we are suppose to apply clay muscles. I think this is going to be some what of a challenge, but we be very beneficial when it comes to knowing all the muscles and how to draw them properly. I'm excited to see where this takes me.

Week 1 drawing

  So, it's been a while since my last drawing class, I felt a little bit rusty when we first started our gesture drawings. I think the overall speed we were going at was a bit hard at first, but as time moved on I began to get back into the groove of the charcoal and drawings seemed to slightly improve. This is my first time really studying the figure, I am very excited to learn and improve on my figure skills. I think this will really help me with character drawing, which I can use in my other classes. 

A little about myself

  I am senior here at UW-Stout. Majoring in Multimedia design. I really enjoy graphic design type work, as well as video editing and effects. I enjoy drawing characters, and thought that Life drawing would really help me enhance my ability to draw the figure as well proper proportion.  I am excited to see what this class will bring me and my drawing skills.