Contour Line Drawing

To learn how to draw, we first need to learn how to trust ourselves, and not make something appear perfect to start.  A contour line drawing is a drawing made by observing the outside and inside lines that make up a form.  Often these lines connect.  This type of drawing is loosely made, focusing on the many lines of the form, not just an outline.

For your first in-class assignment, you will complete two more drawings of your hand. 

The first drawing will be a simple contour line drawing of your hand in a simple pose that experiments with different line weights and types.  The second drawing will be of your hand in a slightly more complex pose, combining contour lines with detail and shading.

Your drawings will be graded based on the following criteria:

1) Use of class time and focused observation.

2) Use of contour line and variety of line weights.

3) Shows your entire hand, and sleeve or arm of your shirt.

4) Shows your best effort.

Your four drawings will be graded together for 40 points, the final drawing will be worth 20 points.