We picture the human figure as a series of geometric forms. The underlying geometric form is the cylinder. By drawing a human body in cylindrical form, you become aware not only of the body’s contours, but its dimensions as well.
Hold the pencil far from its tip, sometimes using the little or ring finger against drawing paper/board to support the hand. Start the drawing with light, long straight lines; go for simple and big shape only. Carefully find center line of the head and torso as well as the lines connecting the symmetrical body parts, […]
As you begin your exploration of the human figure, it is helpful to have information that furthers your understanding of basic proportional relationships. While the idealized canon of proportions tells us that a standing adult figure is 8 head-lengths tall, reality and experience tells us that many figures are closer to 7 ½ heads tall, […]
Classroom Etiquette When Drawing from A Model You need to remember that modeling is hard work, and unless you have done it yourself, it is often difficult to realize the challenges involved in modeling well. Everyone in the classroom deserves to be treated with respect, and this is especially true for the models who find […]
Excused Absences If you have to miss class for what you believe to be a legitimate reason – i.e. ensemble trip, organized athletic event, research presentation, illness, religious observance, etc. – please follow the guidelines below. Not following these guidelines may result in your absence being counted as “unexcused” for the purpose of determining your […]
Instructor Note: Below is a listing of materials you will need for our class. You will need other materials as the class progresses. Each of you will also use materials at a rate personal to you, so some of you will need to replenish supplies during the semester. We will talk about the additional materials […]
A-202/Art Studio Foundations II (6775) Prerequisite: Art Studio Foundations I (ASF I) Class Meets: MWF /11:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Date Range: August 22 – December 12 Classroom: Ophelia Parrish-2220 Office: Ophelia Parrish-1231 Phone: 785-4457 E-mail: pingxu@truman.edu Office Hours: MWF: 1:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. TR: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / 4:20-5:20 p.m. Catalog […]
