The Expressive Figure 2_11_2021

 The Expressive Figure

Expressive Figure Assignment

Materials:

•  Graphite Lead Penci 4B
• Hake Brush
• Sumi Brush/ Squirrel Mop Quill
• Reed Pens   
• Sumi Ink diluted 1:3 water
• Sumi Ink Full Strength 
• Sepia Watercolor                                                                                                      

• Light Red Watercolor
• Soapy water 

Concept: Using the aqueous (brush with watercolor/ink) media, describe the shadow shapes and isolate pigment along the camber. Experiment with how the pigment can bloom using dispersion techniques and soapy water

Draw at least three poses using these textural dispersion techniques, paying close attention to the camber.

1. Using a SOFT GRAPHITE PENCIL   4B, indicate the silhouette or the contours of the figure.

2. Using SQUIRREL MOP,   SUMI BRUSH,   or similar equivalent brush, paint shadow shapes using ink/watercolor color of choice.

3.Using  a more PRECISE brush/tool ( REED PEN, SUMI BRUSH or equivalent) and

 describe the camber/ shadow core.

Recomendation: merely touch the ink laden pen nib/brush to the wet areas and observe how the ink behaves within a wet dispersion.

Suggested Experimentation:

Use areas of black as "resting spots" for the eye.

Joe Stills