Week 6: Light & Shadow

Assignment: 5-Value Scale

Draw three 5-Value scales using graphite, pen/ink, and charcoal.

Specifications

Subject matter: Value scale

  • Assignment 1: Using one sheet of paper, draw three 5 step value scales. Each scale should be about 8 inches wide and with an appropriate height. Feel free to experiment with cross-hatching instead of strictly using vertical or horizontal lines with the ink value scale.

Size: 9"x12"

Media: Graphite, ink, charcoal.

Deadlines

Post completed drawings by Thursday by 11:59 PM: Scan in and submit your drawings to the discussion board.

Provide feedback by Friday by 11:59 PM: Provide feedback to members of the class. I will be providing feedback, but I’d like you to offer feedback also. In your feedback answer the following questions:

  • Do the values transition correctly?
  • What suggestions would you make for shading with pen/ink?

Discussion

In I-Learn, go to Week 6 — Value/Light Shadow and click on the Week 3—Exercises. Create a post in the discussion board and submit your completed scales there.

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