Reflection of Sixty Minute

Time allows for a complete look at the model.  Having a full hour to examine, measure, plot, align, and add detail to a drawing is very beneficial to it's success.  I feel that this drawing is one of my most successful pieces. Long axis lines and carefully measured proportions make up this drawing.  The outlines are varied and the value change allows for differentiation. Keeping the darks for the shadows and closets parts allows for a more realistic figure drawing. 

This pose of laying down allowed for a curvy axis line.  The rib cage and pelvis sat in straight on view for my drawing. The egg shape for the rib cage allows for placement of the sternum and xyphoid process. The abdominal muscles were also viewed straight on. The external obliques, located on the side of the stomach, can be seen along the curve of her waist. The rectus abs consist of muscles that create the six pack on the stomachs. 

The line variance on my sixty minute drawing allows for the sheet to be a seperate surface than the body.  I tried to get the darkest values in the foreground, yet there were important shadows that needed to be dark as well.  Having thinner detail lines as contours on the arms and rib cage allow for directional visualization. 

I have fit the drawing horizontally on the page.  I draw large and fill the page.  This side laying pose reminded me of the Titanic movie portrait.  I really wanted to make the proportions, lengths and angles accurate.  This long pose allowed me to use space and show a true size.  The foreshortened leg was difficult yet I feel that it turned out well.  Once we're able to draw more detail rather than the bones, muscles and axis lines I think my drawing will appear a lot stronger.  I feel as if I have to hold back from drawing detail like the face, shadows, and even the outlines that  fit in. Overall, I've seen a lot of improvement amongst my drawings.