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Elementary Perspective: Lesson 6B

Time: Allow 60-80min - this is the second part of the double lesson

Aim: To introduce the freehand method and techinque for the construction of curves and use this to complete our room interior.

Materials:

30x45cms or 12"x18" standard cartridge paper (thick, white, plain) sketchpad.
HB pencil
Ruler

Notes:
Construct margin and title box on a new page then:

a) construct a 75mm (3") square as shown

b) draw the diagonal a-b and without measurement divide into four equal parts.

c) draw a 45 degree tangent through the 3/4 division as shown and lightly sketch the freehand curve. The curve actually cuts the diagonal just below the three quarter mark and above the two thirds point. The students should be encouraged to draw the curve so it 'looks right'

d) when drawing the curve keep the hand on the inside of the curve. This may necessitate keeping the hand still and moving the paper as demonstrated above.

e) construct the square as shown and turn the page upside down to sketch the opposite curve

f) complete the whole circle lightly and make adjustments where necessary

g) practice circles of differing sizes, label and turn back to interior of room (add two or three more for homework)

Return to previous page of room interior ...

h) using the method learnt construct the three arched portals and firm them in

i) draw a light rectangle around the portals to make a wall and firm in. Using light lines from the CVP draw the ceiling

Revise ask:
What does PP stand for?

Home study :
Find a picture or photograph form a magazine or elsewhere (it can be a seascape, landscape or whatever) where the horizin can placed in its right position on the CVP. Cut out and paste on the drawing as shown below. If the student so desires they can draw in a little scene themsleves.

I have used part of a 'masterpiece' by a well known, if slightly eratic and unreliable, individual.

Finally the students can shade the walls, add a painting or two, a sid door etc. The teacher will find the it is useful to balance the dicipline of the method with the freedom to work within.

Homework: complete

For those folk who have enquired a CD version of these 'drawing lessons' as well as 'painting' and 'advanced painting' lessons will soon, I hope, be available to everyone. It will be an updated, reformatted for easy printing version so you can create you own reference handbook in your own time or just browse the CD.
It is anticipated the CD will be available at around $15 (plus posting) for students and $19 (plus posting) for others. The CD's will be distributed on a first come first served basis. Isn't that always the way?
To be added to the list just send me a simple email with the words 'please notify CD' and your name and status (only if a student or teacher).

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Elementary Perspective: Lesson 6B
Time:	Allow 60-80min - this is the second part of the double lesson
Aim:	To introduce the freehand method and techinque for the construction of curves and use this to complete our room interior.
Materials:	30x45cms or 12"x18" standard cartridge paper (thick, white, plain) sketchpad. HB pencil Ruler
Notes:	Construct margin and title box on a new page then: a) construct a 75mm (3") square as shown b) draw the diagonal a-b and without measurement divide into four equal parts. c) draw a 45 degree tangent through the 3/4 division as shown and lightly sketch the freehand curve. The curve actually cuts the diagonal just below the three quarter mark and above the two thirds point. The students should be encouraged to draw the curve so it 'looks right' d) when drawing the curve keep the hand on the inside of the curve. This may necessitate keeping the hand still and moving the paper as demonstrated above. e) construct the square as shown and turn the page upside down to sketch the opposite curve f) complete the whole circle lightly and make adjustments where necessary g) practice circles of differing sizes, label and turn back to interior of room (add two or three more for homework) Return to previous page of room interior ... h) using the method learnt construct the three arched portals and firm them in i) draw a light rectangle around the portals to make a wall and firm in. Using light lines from the CVP draw the ceiling Revise ask: What does PP stand for? Home study : Find a picture or photograph form a magazine or elsewhere (it can be a seascape, landscape or whatever) where the horizin can placed in its right position on the CVP. Cut out and paste on the drawing as shown below. If the student so desires they can draw in a little scene themsleves. I have used part of a 'masterpiece' by a well known, if slightly eratic and unreliable, individual. Finally the students can shade the walls, add a painting or two, a sid door etc. The teacher will find the it is useful to balance the dicipline of the method with the freedom to work within.
Homework:	complete For those folk who have enquired a CD version of these 'drawing lessons' as well as 'painting' and 'advanced painting' lessons will soon, I hope, be available to everyone. It will be an updated, reformatted for easy printing version so you can create you own reference handbook in your own time or just browse the CD. It is anticipated the CD will be available at around $15 (plus posting) for students and $19 (plus posting) for others. The CD's will be distributed on a first come first served basis. Isn't that always the way? To be added to the list just send me a simple email with the words 'please notify CD' and your name and status (only if a student or teacher).
Links:	Teacher's Toolbox \| Course Index \| Course Overview \| Next Module