For our last watercolor class of the 6 weeks, I made each person an accordion sketchbook, approx. size of each page is 5" x 4". We started off with some un-intimidating paper and drew stick figures with our pencil. After a number of these we then progressed to using one color using our watercolor pigment and drawing stick figures. When we felt comfortable we added clothing to our stick figures. Finally, we were confident enough to use our new sketchbooks using photo references I had cut out of from numerous magazines. We proceded to add a fully clothed watercolored figure (with no facial details), one to each page in our new sketchbooks.
I found out later, when I had mentioned that we were going to paint people in class 6, a couple of students thought they might not come to that class. Some others were dreading it. It just didn't sound like fun to them. Before the class was over they all admited that it was one of the best classes.
This was such a fun exercise to do. If you haven't tried people painting yet, give it a try. It grows on you with each figure you paint.
Nancy when this came to my mail box and I read the process I thought WOW. Excellent job easing into the figure drawing. And how neat they get to take home a book showing off their work. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful - what a great theme for a sketchbook, too. Can I steal your idea?
ReplyDeleteThank you Toni. This was such a fun project to share with others. I attended an art meeting with a few of the students in my class a couple of days ago ... they all brought their people sketchbooks to share.
ReplyDeleteThank you also Casey. Yes, please do steal this idea.
Ok now I have to try it too. Thanks Nancy.
ReplyDeleteVery cool, Nancy! Happy Holidays...
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