Life Drawing

This is a 45 minute figure study drawn using a 4B pencil. There is a good sense of proportion with the figure comprising of 7 and a half head units which is standard in the average person. There is also a good sense of anatomy regarding muscle structure with varying tonal values showing light and shadow on the body to give it a sense of form. Tone is also used to show the shadow cast by the figure and show the distance between the model and the pole, giving the image a sense of perspective. The tone also creates depth with the shaded areas behind the model giving a sense of placement within a 3 dimensional space. Depth is also created within a smaller area of the cloth with the dark values showing the shadow behind the pole and shadows on the cloth to show folds to give it more form.