For this project we took a field trip to the New York public library, we were tasked to pick a view in the library and trace it exactly as we saw it using a clear sheet and sharpie. We then transferred that image onto paper and proceeded to correct/ smooth out the lines. Once we had done that we could go over what we had done with the medium of our choice.

I chose an archway above a staircase as the focal area of my drawing. I used sharpie, pencil and pen over the course of this project.

My focus/ goal for the project was to make a drawing that was successfully precise, something that I’m not used to focusing on when I do art.

I learned to be more precise with my line work. The critique brought up some valid points, especially around how to achieve more dimensionality in my drawing. The drawing went through many changes as I worked to make it as symmetrical and straight as possible.

After this project is over I will be taking a better sense of precise/ detail work with me.