featured image by Richard Diebenkorn
Key Words: perspective, geometric, scale, horizon, foreground, middleground, background, form, shape
Tools needed: sketchbook, drawing paper (provided in class) drawing pencils: F, 2B, 4B, kneaded eraser, ruler
Key concepts:
- Horizon Line
- Vanishing point
- Orthogonal Lines (also known as convergence or vanishing lines)
- Transverse Lines: horizontal or vertical lines that are either parallel or perpendicular to the horizon line. They form rectangles or right angles along the grid
In your Sketchbook/Journal create the following entries:
- On the left hand side of your sketchbook/journal do the following writing exercise: using the new vocabulary from class, write a short paragraph describing what you did in class. Answer these questions: what was the most challenging part of drawing on the High Line Park? What did you learn about perspective drawing?
- On the right hand side of your sketchbook, using the drawings you made in class on the High Line Park, create 2 thumbnail sketches to develop your imaginary geometric abstract cityscape.
- Using the HB, 2B and 5B pencil create the following drawing:
- on the piece of paper you received in class, use the drawing you did at the High Line Park and the thumbnail sketches from your sketchbook journal entry for inspiration: make a new drawing by rearranging the shapes and lines to create a new and interesting composition combining geometric forms and the perspective drawing you explored in class.
- Bring this new drawing to class next Saturday for critique
Inspiration:
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- Sol LeWitt wall drawing
