Assignment #5: Hands and Feet

You are to make 3 drawings of single hands, and 3 drawings of single feet.  All must be in a unique position.  Each drawing should be close to life size, filling a sketchbook page. 

The Rules

·       All of your drawings must describe light and shadow

·       Be as detailed and descriptive as possible, but do not lose the overall space and structure

·       Every drawing must be done from life

·       Every drawing must be done in a different position than all the others

·       Make each drawing interesting by picking an unusual position

·       Seek out other artists to see how they did it

·       Strong, dramatic light WILL make your life easier!

Helpful Hints

·       Body parts are architectural.  They have mass and are made up of planes!

·       Keep it simple.  Only find detail in the light, not the shadow.

·       Don’t draw just your own. Instead, get others to pose for you!