The Expressive Figure 1_28_2021

 The Expressive Figure

Expressive Figure Assignment

Materials:

Hake Brush
Sumi Brush
Reed Pen
Sponge
Paper towel

Sumi Ink diluted 1:3 water

Sumi Ink Full Strength

Sepia Watercolor

Concept: Draw at least three poses and demonstrate how ink on dry paper and how ink on previously wet paper behave.

1. Using the Hake Brush, Sponge, Sumi, or similar equivalent IMPRECISE brush....

 indicate the action of the pose using SEPIA WATERCOLOR or DILUTE CHINESE INK then-

2. Using paper towel or sponge, soften the turning plane.

3.Using  a more PRECISE brush/tool ( Reed Pen, Sumi Brush or equivalent) and CHINESE INK,

indicate localized high informational anatomy or contrasts paying attention to how ink reacts to dry and wet paper.. 

Observe how the Chinese ink dissolves into the wet sepia.

Observe how the ink on dry paper retains its sharp edges, at the same time blooming and flowing into the sepia where it touches the wet area.

Observe the combing effect that a semi-dry Hake or Sumi brush exhibits on dry paper.

Raven Stills

Reference Drawings

THe Expressive Figure 1_21_2021

 The Expressive Figure

Expressive Figure Assignment

Materials:

Hake Brush
Sumi Brush
Reed Pen
Sponge

Sumi Ink diluted 1:3 water

Sumi Ink Full Strength

Sepia Watercolor

Concept: Draw at least three poses

1. Using the Hake Brush, Sponge, Sumi, or similar equivalent IMPRECISE brush....

 indicate the shadow areas and contours AWAY from the light using SEPIA WATERCOLOR then-

2. Using paper towel or sponge, soften the turning plane.

3.Using  a more PRECISE brush/tool ( Reed Pen, Sumi Brush or equivalent) and CHINESE INK,

indicate localized high informational anatomy or contrasts. 

80% imprecise brush (Hake Brush)

20% precise brush (Sumi/Squirrel Mop)

Observe how the Chinese ink flows into the sepia watercolor. The pigments have different electrical charges and will react causing blooming and artifacts.

The Expressive Figure 1_14_2021

 The Expressive Figure

Expressive Figure Assignment

Materials:

Hake Brush
Sumi Brush
Reed Pen
Sponge

Sumi Ink diluted 1:3 water

Sumi Ink Full Strength

Concept:

Using the Hake Brush , Sponge, Sumi, or similar equivalent imprecise brush, draw at least three selected poses only using a more precise tool ( Reed Pen, Squirrel Mop #2 or equivalent) for finishing details.

80% imprecise brush (Hake Brush)

20% precise brush (Sumi/Squirrel Mop)

Try to explore how the Hake brush creates a combing texture.

The Pregnant model.

Drawings for Reference

The Expressive Figure 1_7_2021

 Expressive Figure Assignment

Materials:

Hake Brush
Sumi Brush
Squirrel Mop

Sumi Ink diluted 1:3 water
Sepia Watercolor

Concept:

Using the Hake Brush , Sumi, or similar equivalent imprecise brush, draw at least three selected poses only using a more precise brush (Squirrel Mop #2 or equivalent) for finishing details.

80% imprecise brush (Hake Brush)

20% precise brush (Sumi/Squirrel Mop)

Try to explore how the Hake brush creates a combing texture.

As a reference, I've included examples of my own attempts: