Unit 1

• Summer Assignments:• Use the rubric to evaluate YOUR Own work.• Then, in your sketchbook, create a mindmap

reflection that answers these questions:• 1. What makes a good portrait?• 2. In what ways could I improve my drawings?• 3. What are my upcoming goals?

• (see handouts)

• Outline drawings• Continuous – your line CANNOT STOP!

• This means you may not pick up your pencil for any reason until the drawing is complete.

GradationStudio II

Gradation Review

Gradation is a subtle change in shade, tone, and/or color (hue).

On a value scale: White is added to create a tint Black is added to create a shade Grey is added to create a tone The grey-scale has 9 main stages (or keys); White = high key (low value) Black = low key (high value)

Gradation

When creating tonal values in a gradation: Dark areas should be saturated with greys/color

(no streaks). Light areas should be extremely light to white. In pencil, light areas should be clean white. No rubbing, smudging, etc.

Choosing the Right Tool

Do not use mechanical pencils. F & HB (#2) have a medium darkness & minimal

smudging. H pencils are smudge resistant & better for

technical drawings & illustrations. They are lighter than #2 pencils.

B pencils are softer & smooth, but smudge easily; good for artistic drawings.

Practice your skills

In your sketchbook: Draw a 4.5” rectangle & divide it into 9

0.5” sections. The 1st section should be the darkest black

you can achieve with your pencil; the 9th

section should be white. Beginning with 2, fill-in each section, one

value lighter each section.

Practice your skills

In your sketchbook:Draw a 4.5” rectangle below your previous rectangle.

Create a smooth gradation based on the tonal values above.

Refine your skills

In your sketchbook:◦Draw a 3.5” square…◦ Inside, draw a circle with a 3.0” diameter and fill with your best pencil gradation.◦*Use the sphere resources posted for tips.

Project 4: 15 SpheresGradation and Circles

15 Spheres Draw a 1” border around the sheet of paper

supplied. Create at least 15 spheres using any

composition within the space allotted. Each sphere must overlap with at least one

other; no sphere may be left standing alone. They must be at least 1” diameter or larger. Shading must show a consistent light source. Dark areas must be dark. Optional: Shade in the negative space.

Grading

1” Border At least 15 spheres All spheres are overlapped All spheres are min. 1” diameter Level of dark values Quality of gradations Consistent direction of shading No streaks Consistent light source Condition of submitted work Name on BACK Submitted on time

Student example

Portrait Resources

Leonardo DaVinci

3 & 5 Method

Video Links

Realistic Eye:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP8goZl9JH0 Eye with one pencil:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQVc1-VJbS8 Quick Face tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCNDLpLPN

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• Submit a photograph of yourself (4”x6” to 8”x10” in size).

• It should be of your face only – nothing covering any of your features (no sunglasses, masks, scarves, etc.).

• Try to avoid strange angles or perspective – photos should be taken straight-on.

• Be sure tonal values are balanced.• If your photo is not submitted in class by the due-date,

your freshman yearbook photo will be used.