The first assignment is a "Polished Blind Contour"If you have never done a blind contour drawing you can learn how to by clicking Here.You are assigned to do a blind contour drawing and turn it into a finished piece. Most blind contours are only done by the beginning art student for the purpose of learning to see objects as they are and not how they think they see the object.
Few artists actually use contour drawings as their finished pieces, I really enjoy viewing them though. I especially like Laurelines blind contours that have a finished look by adding watercolor to them.
You can also see Antonio Jorge Goncalves's work Here for great examples of contour drawings which are really incredible as an entire project.
The image above was done by Julie Durocher. It is a contour drawing that she scanned and added color to in Photoshop.
The purpose of this assignment is to learn better eye hand coordination, learn to see objects differently and explore the process of creating a finished piece of artwork out of a simple drawing exercise. It will also show us that imperfect realistic drawings can be appreciated just as much as perfect realistic drawings. Not everyone has to draw perfectly to be a great artist.
The Assignment:
Choose 3 objects and do a blind contour drawing of each of them. Combine them all into one finished piece by adding color, texture or dimension to them.
If you are having a hard time picking three objects then choose a fairy tale or folk tale (Little Red Riding Hood) and pick three characters/objects from the story such as Little Red, The woods and the Wolf.
As always, all assignments can be done using any medium and any dimension but for those who need more guidelines recommendations are listed below.
Follow the rules listed on the right column of the blog. This assignment is due Wednesday, June 18th by Midnight.
Recommended Materials and Dimensions: Use pen or ink to do the blind contour onto watercolor paper. Use Watercolors to add dimension and life to your drawing. The finished piece should be at least 11" x 16" (or 28 cm x 40 cm)
12 comments:
This is very cool and just the creative outlet I think I need right now!
I've done lots of blind contours at school, they're always interesting (but pretty abstract!).
This blog is a great idea! I'm looking forward to see more assignments in the future. I'd love to see some specific themes, but with free media (like I can use photography) or something.
um, Karleigh...I am having a hard time starting back because I have been away from it for so long.
I am also lacking inspiration.
-Nate
Nate, you are the most creative person I know. I don't think you could ever lack inspiration. Congrats on your recent show at the Coal Umbrella and now get back to work painting.
~Karleigh Jae
Wow, great idea. I haven't done a contour drawing since 7th grade art class. :)
Love blind contours- one of my favs. Think I just might particpate!
I love the idea of your blog! I'm going to try and participate when I can!
I'm going to begin assignment one, but I have a question. Can we do a few drawings before we submit the final one or can we only do one?
You can do as many as you'd like! Only one need be submitted though. In fact, by the time I've found a nice one I like I'll have done about twenty. Some people might only have time for just one though. Whatever you'd like to do is great but the assignment is to turn one final image in. Thanks for asking, it was a great question.
great assignment, too bad I just came across this today, no time tonight. But looking forward to the next challenge!
what a cool idea - I am a bit late for this one, but I'll try to check back for the next assignment!
Lynne
hmmm..interesting! don't know if I will have time in the next few days..but if I do, will try it. I have done one or two before in art classes!
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