Sketch Book
01
Observational Drawings
Draw at least six drawings from direct observation (real things only, not from photographs). Three of these six objects should be human-made or mechanical objects (but not electrical). The other three (minimum) should be of organic objects (natural objects; fruit, veggies, trees, plants, rocks, bones, etc., but again, not from photographs).​
02
Animated Objects
Animate each of the six objects that you drew last week. Give each of the objects life. This does not necessarily mean to simply add legs and arms, but instead “distort” the original drawing in a way that it now looks like it could move about, or is alive. This may include arms and legs, etc. but that should not be the main aspect.
03
Mechanical Object
focus on one object only. A different object from any you have previously worked with. It must be something mechanical (not digital). It also must be a mechanical object that you can “take the cover off” to see how it works, the gears, the springs, the moving parts, etc. Draw these inner workings 6 different times. (examples; inside of a clock, bicycle gears, engine, motor, conveyor belt, etc.) Focus on a detailed, realistic representation of how these parts interact or connect with one another.
04
Organic Object
focus on one object only. A different object from any you have previously worked with. It must be something organic (not man-made). Objects with 3D form (examples; bones, vegetables, fruits, branches, roots, not flowers, etc.) Concentrate on shading. Make it look real.
05
The everyday passer by's
draw at least six drawings from direct observation (real things only) that you pass by each day on your way from home to class. These should be things that you normally don’t notice yet you pass by them each day without seeing them. If these objects cannot be moved from their location, plan your time accordingly so that you can spend sufficient time slowly and carefully examining every inch of their surface. Your goal is to accurately capture the likeness of each object. I really enjoyed this exercise, I do very well with in-person sketches.
06
Hands
draw at least six hands in different positions, from direct observation Your goal is to accurately capture the “life” of each hand.
07
Eyes
draw at least six eyes in different positions, from direct observation Your goal is to accurately capture the “life” of each eye.
08
Noses
draw at least six noses in different positions, from direct observation Your goal is to accurately capture the “life” of each nose.
05
Heads
focus on one object only. A different object from any you have previously worked with. It must be something mechanical (not digital). It also must be a mechanical object that you can “take the cover off” to see how it works, the gears, the springs, the moving parts, etc. Draw these inner workings 6 different times. (examples; inside of a clock, bicycle gears, engine, motor, conveyor belt, etc.) Focus on a detailed, realistic representation of how these parts interact or connect with one another.
