Chair Drawings

This project was the combination of almost every project we've done. We had to get the shininess of a vinyl chair, as well as the sturdiness of its wooden base. In addition to that, we had to draw a wrinkled coat on top of the chair. I spent too much time on my chair, so I wasn't able to finish the project, but if I had more time I think it would have looked really good.

Fabric Drawings

This exercise started out difficult for me. It required us to make vague shapes which we would gradually transform into fabric. I guess the concept of vague shapes didn't compute with me while drawing fabric, because of all of the intricate folds. It was different than drawing the sticks, because rather than adding clarity to a mess, we had to use shading to make folds out. Rather than shading specific parts, it was more comfortable for me to shade all of the cloth and use an eraser point to make the drawing appear to have shadows. Overall, the end-product was good, but unfinished.

Stick Drawings

Today's assignment was to put aside our perfectionist sides, and start out scribbling. We had to draw a pile of sticks, and add shape to the mess. My endproduct felt good, because the process took so much revision. The middle, where the sticks crossed, comprised of probably about 500 layers of graphite. On the outside, I drew sticks that were realistic, eventually shaping the entire clump in the center into a realistic-esque scene.

Talk and Draw

Today's activity was particularly challenging. It was called "Talk and Draw" where a set of items were set behind us and we essentially had to draw a still life based on the description of the picture by a partner. In my case, I had a group of 3. The drawing was quick and easy, and didn't turn out too bad. However, come my (and my partner's) turn to meticulously describe the scene which was set up, trouble arose. We argued over who were to describe it. I personally thought I should, because I described quickly and accurately, and so I did for most of the ordeal. The end product was decent.

Collaborative Drawings

I'd say that my experience with the collaborative drawings didn't teach me a whole lot, considering the way  my original picture was created. Before we knew we'd be switching pictures, I happened to have given my picture a fairly strict story line through words, signs, etc. Therefore, after two people had drawn on my work, the only thing that happened was color added, as well as some other small details. I wouldn't say I was disappointed, considering that my picture wasn't ruined or made a mess of, but I found it interesting how confining a story line to art can be. I'd say that if we did anything along these lines in the future, I wouldn't add words, as to spoil the freedom of a lucrative canvas.