WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENTS

Fundamentals of Drawing and Perspective

Assignment 1
Cross Contour

Fig. 1  Think about how each shape has its own

unique characteristics in its form.

In this assignment, draw a full still life consisting of geometric and organic forms. Use Take your time to get all the proportions
the photo reference provided by NMA in the lesson page. Start by drawing the still life accurate as possible.
as you normally would, applying all the processes taught in class to this point. When
the contour drawing is complete, apply a cross-contour grid surface across each form
in the still life. The cross-contour lines should be a little lighter than the hard edges of
each form to avoid any visual confusion.
Materials:  Graphite or charcoal and drawing paper

Assignment 2
Negative Shapes

Fig. 2  Look at the negative shapes not the details of

the individual objects.

In this assignment, complete a drawing using the photo references provided by NMA. Still take your time to make sure you
Draw on the background shapes. Do not draw any detail in the positive shapes, those have the correct proportions to the neg-
should be left completely blank. Don't focus on the individual objects, but rather the ative shapes.
shapes the objects create in the background and their relationships to one another.
Materials:  Graphite or charcoal and drawing paper

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