Laying down pose

In this session on the 12/1/15 I had to draw a naked lady in a laying down pose.  Firstly I did four timed sketches for practice and to help me warm up for my main drawing.  

The techniques I used for my main drawing were using a pencil at arms length to get accurate measurements for correct proportions, shading and tonal study and scale.  

The materials I used were HB, 2B and 4B pencils, a putty rubber and and A2 size piece of cartridge paper.  

I think that my main drawing turned out well and I feel that I have demonstrated a good understanding of proportion, shading and tonal study.  My favourite part of my drawing is the feet as I think that my shading and toning makes the feet look realistic.  I do however feel that I need to make the darker shades darker for more contrast to be seen between the lighter and darker shades.  

To extend my skills I will research different artists work to see gain ideas on shading.  

 

Timed sketch.

Finished piece.

Close up of feet on finished piece.

Research

This is a drawing I found on Google images.  I chose this drawing as I really like the way the artist has used a sketchy technique for the shading and toning.  I think that this is quite an effective way of shading as it gives a more creative feel but still looks realistic. This is a technique that I will use in future drawings.

I really like this drawing as it looks so realistic and the shaded and highlighted areas have been drawn precision.  I love how the hair is flowing and think the drawing has incredible detail.

I think the shading and tonal study in the drawing is brilliant.  You can see all the toned muscles and the artist has even been able to show the raised veins making it appear that the man has just been working out.  The detail captured in this drawing through shading and highlighting is exceptional and I think that this would be and excellent drawing for me to refer to for ideas and help in future work.