Proportion is getting the sizes of objects correct in
relation to other objects in a composition. When you're dealing with Perspective you will also deal
with Proportion. Since proportion is getting the sizes of objects
correct, when you're creating a drawing that shows Perspective, you must get
the sizes of the objects correct as the objects recede further away from view
to properly illustrate Perspective.
If you are drawing from life and want to make your drawing
"look like" what it is you're drawing, you'll need to get the
proportions right. Here, measuring is vital. You must measure the size of one
object in relation to another in your real-life subject, then compare the sizes
of the two objects in your drawing. Measuring negative spaces against the
real-life subject and the drawing also need to be done in order to get the
proper proportion in a drawing.
In these measuring exercises, you will be able to keep the model
in proportion because you will be measuring both shapes and negative spaces.
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Class Exercises
We will start with some simple standing postures to get in the
habit of drawing the figure in proportion. Firstly from the front and then from
the back. Attention should be paid to arms and hands, and, legs and feet. Spend
time looking at the model and paying attention to the way different body parts
relate to each other.
Planning and
Proportions
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Map out the model on your paper. This is an
exercise in Planning Your Drawing, not
about creating a finished drawing.
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Pay attention to your composition (how the
drawing fits on your page). If necessary, sketch a little thumbnail in the
corner of your page to plan the composition.
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Work on the entire figure as a whole, constantly
cross checking each mark that indicates a body part against other marks/body
parts.
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Resist the temptation to start with the head and
work you way down!
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When you find mistakes, i.e. poor composition
(drawing is too small or too big for the page), wonky proportions (massive
head, teeny tiny legs) – correct them!
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Leave your mistakes on the page.
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Remember
this is not about a finished drawing!! These exercises are about
identifying mistakes in proportion and composition and then correcting them!
(4 x 30 minute drawings).
Finished Drawing
·
Using your new skills in planning and
proportions create a finished drawing in a medium of your choosing.
·
Plan your drawing as above.
·
Don’t commit to finessing your drawing until
you’re happy with the composition and proportions.
·
Work on the figure as a whole rather than
finishing one part and then moving on.
(1 x 60 minute drawing)
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Next Week
We will be looking at Foreshortening…
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