THREE POINT PERSPECTIVE
IMPROVISATION, (CROSS CONTOUR)
STUDENT WORK:
SPRING, 2010
SPRING, 2011
ARTIST TO RESEARCH:
TUTORIALS:
Cross
Contour organic form method:
Rectangle to an organic form
Triangle to an organic form
Isometric and axonometric Drawing (this can help you initiate creativity without the complexity of perspective)
Isometric
and Axonometric drawing
Isometric
Drawing 1 YOUTUBE
Isometric
Drawing 2
Isometric
Drawing 3
Isometric
Drawing 4
Isometric
Drawing 5
USING
TRANSPARENT TRIANGLES AND RULERS to achieve consistent angles.
Concept:
Create an environment demonstrating spatial depth and visual balance using
three-point perspective. In addition, you will apply cross-contour to a several
forms throughout the composition (during this process you will transform the
original geometric forms to organic forms) I will demonstrate in class. Also,
consider size and scale, layering, and atmospheric perspective (demonstrate
a variety of line weight).
Composition: Design or arrangement of form(s), shape(s), and space throughout
the picture plane. -Balance, harmony, pattern of shape, and rhythm are devices
used to achieve "successful" composition.
Materials:
18 x 24 inch 80lbs paper
-H4, H2. HB, B, 2B pencils
-White eraser, kneaded eraser
-Ruler
-Imagination
Rules:
1) Prior to drawing the image, draw a light 1-inch border with an H4 pencil
using a straight-edge (ruler).
1a) Use a varity of rulers throughout the design process
2) Use three-point perspective (use at least 3 vanishing points)
3) Use only a vertical format (portrait format)
3a) Your 3 main vanishing points will be taped to separate sheets of paper
(I will demonstrate in class)
4) Use atmospheric perspective (line weight helps to create an illusion of
space)
-Objects closer are darker, objects further away are lighter
5) Use only contour line, no shading (value application).
6) Begin all drawings with an H4 pencil and move to a 2H, HB then 2B if needed
7) Use only straight lines to figure out cross contours, after you apply cross
contour then you can apply organic line (curved line).
8) Keep the history of lines (do not erase all of your preliminary work).
A variety of line weight (achieved by your preliminary H4 pencil lines) will
add to the composition and character of the drawing. Only erase when lines
become confusing or compete with the form you are building / manipulating.
9) Activate all four sides of the picture plane, you must break the edges
of all four borders. This will help you achieve compositional balance.
10) Apply cross contour between 40% to 50% of your composition. This approach
can morph forms into forms by rounding sharp edges. I will demonstrate in
class.
11) IMPORTANT: You must present preliminary sketches
Approach:
In your sketch books make three or more preliminary drawings (brainstorm ideas).
Put your best moments together in one image. Consider how you will integrate
the image into a whole as opposed to several isolated ideas. What will you
edit out, and what will you develop/evolve? Floating objects in space may
rest, lay adjacent to, or pierce through each other. Rectangles could be flat
planes piercing through space like a giant razor blades. Use your imagination,
and have fun. The more preliminary drawings (thumbnail sketches) you make
the more ideas you’ll have. I encourage you to deconstruct and reassemble
shapes; for example, rectangles and cylinders should not remain the same rectangles
and cylinders. View student examples for ideas, influence, and expectations
of work level.
KEEP YOUR PENCILS SHARP!!
Grading: Five C’s
Concept:
-Idea development, preparation, and how well understood / executed the project.
Composition
-ability to utilize the drawing format
Craftsmanship
-Presentation, use of media, neatness
Creativity
-Originality, problem solving, point of view
Completion
-Does the image seem complete and developed/evolved?
Student examples
