PART 2 Ex 1 - Detail and Tone

Although this may seem repetitive as we looked at tones and mark making in Part 1, so far I like the way we are being asked to apply it in different compositions, moods and environments. For part 2, it's all about close work and observational skills with natural objects. I shouldn't be at a loss for natural objects as I seem to have gained a collection of seashells, pebbles and driftwood. I may need to push myself during this project to think away from the beach environment!

Aims of this exercise:

• To build up dark, medium and light tones using pencils and crosshatching techniques
• To use a single object
• Gain a varied effect by combining soft and medium grade pencils
• Vary the direction of the strokes made

Method suggested:

• Lightly sketch outlines
• Identify darkest areas
• Hatch in dark areas
• Identify patterns

Think about:

• Introducing contrast, strong darks with deep cross hatching
• Light tone areas
• Various types of mark direction, continuous and broken line

Practice so far

Part 2 objectives in my own shorthand

First play :-)

Drawing using negative spaces as a starting point