LINE - Creating Expressive Continuous Line Contour Drawing Lesson

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Creating Expressive Continuous Line Coutour Drawing Lesson   

Introduction

In this microlesson, we will learn the specific ways to create an expressive drawing using continuous line contour. Students will work through several exercises to develop their skill before creating a large contour still life drawing.

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Contour Line Practice Work

Please watch the presentation below to learn more about contour line practice work.

Demonstration on Blind Contour

It is now time to watch the Demonstration on Blind Contour. Take notes as you watch the video and reach out to your instructor with any questions. 

Information about this video:

  • It will be easier to complete this on a separate piece of paper and not in your sketchbook. You can glue it into the sketchbook later.
  • Fold your paper in half as shown in the video.
  • Tape the back half to your table so that the front half can fold open and closed.
  • Take a minute to look at your non- dominant hand and trace the outer and inner edges with your pencil (as seen in the video.)
  • Place the pencil on the inside flap of your paper and allow the paper to close so you cannot see your drawing.
  • Draw your hand only looking at your hand. Don’t look at the paper. Don’t pick up your pencil once you start.
  • Try to draw the wrinkles and details as you go.
  • This is about the process- not the product. It’s ok if it doesn’t look like a hand.
  • I’m looking to see whether you attempted to draw the details as you went and whether you picked up your pencil.
  • Upload a picture of your drawing when you are done.

Demonstration on Hands in Different Positions 

It is now time to watch the Demonstration on Hands in Different Positions. Take notes as you watch the video and reach out to your instructor with any questions. 

Information about this video:

  • You can complete this in your sketchbook.
  • Take 1-2 minutes to look at your non-dominant hand mentally tracing all of the outer and inner details.
  • Place you pencil on your paper and begin drawing your hand.
  • Make sure not to pick up your pencil from beginning to end.
  • Add details and wrinkles as you go.

Demonstration on Hands Holding Objects

It is now time to watch the Demonstration on Hands Holding Objects. Take notes as you watch the video and reach out to your instructor with any questions. 

Information about this video:

  • Complete this in your sketchbook.
  • Choose objects that are small and fit in your fingers. Do not choose large objects that cover your hand- no phones.
  • Spend 1-2 minutes looking at your hand.
  • Begin drawing your hand in Continuous Line Contour hands
  • When you get to an object, go in and draw the object. You don’t have to complete the fingers before drawing the object.
  • Don’t pick up your pencil until you are finished.

Large Contour Still Life

Please watch the presentation below to learn more about large contour still life.

Extension

Contour Still Life of Objects Around Your Home

Complete an additional contour still life using objects in your home. The process is the same. You can do this in your sketchbook. Think about why you chose particular objects. How do your choices effect the overall content of your work? 

 

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