Life Drawing

These are a series of 10 minute studies showing the human form. The first image is created using charcoal and effectively shows the high contrast light on the model using dark and light tones with few mid-tones. The two pencil drawings are more effective as they have a better quality of line and can more accurately show muscle definition on the model. Form is created through the use of line to create areas of shadow to give each sketch a more three dimensional feel. The proportions on the third image with the model on the chair feel off with the body seeming to be slightly elongated, this might be partially due to the stance feeling very rigid; a greater range in tonal value would more accurately show the posture of the model by giving the image more depth and short the foreshortening on the bent legs.