Students learn basic anatomy and will begin to develop an understanding of the way a figure inhabits space; thus able to successfully reproduce this space in two dimensions. The goal of the course is to learn academic, realistic representation of the figure: Emphasis will be on accurately rendering the figure on the page in proper proportion. Students work up to developing a personal style within the confines of academic figurative art.
I liked that you rendered your portrait more representationally than realistically. I liked your expressive marks and use of high contrast. Nice lighting and play between positive and negative space.
Bad ass. Can I say that in critique? Expressive, consistent, refined in its rough loose marks. Crop out the arm or finish it, slop in some background atmosphere, a tractor or a farm or a porch scene. Bam, very finished work.
Extremely successful composition Looks just like you Great tonal variation throughout entire composition Looks a tad thin in the waist- only because of a lack of marks in lower L corner
Very assured in the quick, blocky mark-making--rather painterly. A bit more "cheating" in the face--as in the arm--to sneak in some smoothed-out tones would help. ...And, with as much esprit as this appears to have been made, personally, I'd like to see some smeared bits and stray marks in the negative space as well.
Always dig the work you produced in class. I'm particulary drawn to the 'chunkiness' quality you're able to make out with the charcoal. A nice value range throughout the image and also effective contrasting in areas where appropriate (the brow, nice, and neck especially). I think perhaps adding a slight midtone as a backdrop could possibly give a sense of atmosphere. Really cool man!
I'm a huge fan of negative space and you have used it very well in this piece, as well as your mark making. The fast, almost carefree look of the marks really brings about a personality within this drawing.
You have beautiful markings, that are really effective. Your use of shadow blocking and placement is also very nice. Your torso seems a little thin but other that that porpotionately its lovely Great job.
The shadow marks and line quality are very very well done; they are true lines and look like they've been diligently worked as part of the whole composition, I also love the work you do in class mostly.
Joel’s portrait had good depth and shadow. He works well with charcoal. This piece does look like him. He is not afraid to push his darks and this gives his work a dramatic feel, which I enjoy. This looks like a great sketch and it appears effortless. He has learned a great deal in the class.
Shadows are great, really strong. Superb job on the hair. The most powerful piece here. Nice unique style that if further developed could take you far.
Awesome portrait. Interesting use of mark-making. Excellent value range. The proportions of your body and face seem a little different from reality. These features resemble a more mature version of you. Overall, very nice.
The quality of the marks is awesome - very expressive. The shadow on the side of your face, down to the shoulder is really nicely captured.
ReplyDeleteI liked that you rendered your portrait more representationally than realistically. I liked your expressive marks and use of high contrast. Nice lighting and play between positive and negative space.
ReplyDeleteI love your use of expressive mark making. Looks effortless, yet finished. The contrast of lights and darks are great.
ReplyDeleteBad ass. Can I say that in critique? Expressive, consistent, refined in its rough loose marks. Crop out the arm or finish it, slop in some background atmosphere, a tractor or a farm or a porch scene. Bam, very finished work.
ReplyDeleteExtremely successful composition
ReplyDeleteLooks just like you
Great tonal variation throughout entire composition
Looks a tad thin in the waist- only because of a lack of marks in lower L corner
Very assured in the quick, blocky mark-making--rather painterly. A bit more "cheating" in the face--as in the arm--to sneak in some smoothed-out tones would help. ...And, with as much esprit as this appears to have been made, personally, I'd like to see some smeared bits and stray marks in the negative space as well.
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done. I really like the composition. The shadows and the background are done very well.
ReplyDeleteAlways dig the work you produced in class. I'm particulary drawn to the 'chunkiness' quality you're able to make out with the charcoal. A nice value range throughout the image and also effective contrasting in areas where appropriate (the brow, nice, and neck especially). I think perhaps adding a slight midtone as a backdrop could possibly give a sense of atmosphere. Really cool man!
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of negative space and you have used it very well in this piece, as well as your mark making. The fast, almost carefree look of the marks really brings about a personality within this drawing.
ReplyDeleteYou have beautiful markings, that are really effective. Your use of shadow blocking and placement is also very nice. Your torso seems a little thin but other that that porpotionately its lovely Great job.
ReplyDeleteThe shadow marks and line quality are very very well done; they are true lines and look like they've been diligently worked as part of the whole composition, I also love the work you do in class mostly.
ReplyDeleteJoel’s portrait had good depth and shadow. He works well with charcoal. This piece does look like him. He is not afraid to push his darks and this gives his work a dramatic feel, which I enjoy. This looks like a great sketch and it appears effortless. He has learned a great deal in the class.
ReplyDeleteShadows are great, really strong. Superb job on the hair. The most powerful piece here. Nice unique style that if further developed could take you far.
ReplyDeleteAwesome portrait. Interesting use of mark-making. Excellent value range. The proportions of your body and face seem a little different from reality. These features resemble a more mature version of you. Overall, very nice.
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