On Thursday 10th September we officially started
the “Hands on Project” where we created a range of hand sketches that were
designed to explore different styles and techniques of drawing hands. In the
lesson we explored continuous drawing, quick continuous drawing, drawing
through contour lines, cross hatching, colour drawing and our own style of
drawing. These different styles were presented through sketches of our own hands
where we placed our hands into different positions to create a range of
sketches that looked different on the page. This allowed us to try out our
skills through observational drawing. All the sketches were placed onto one
sheet of paper which was to show all the different techniques that we have
done. This helped to identify how the different styles are presented and what
were our strengths and weaknesses. The task was set because it was to demonstrate
what skills we already have in art and design with drawing hands but also it
was set to explore new techniques that we haven’t explored before. It allowed us
to understand methods and skills through practising a range of sketches to evaluate
what we feel confident with, what we can improve on and what we can practise throughout
the project. Finally this task was set to demonstrate what we have learnt and
how we have adapted it into our own individual designs and sketches.
Firstly, we used our own style of drawing to create a basic
hand drawing which presented our skills that we already have and how we could
use observational drawing to create the sketch. Next, we were given 2 minutes
to create a quick continuous sketch that was a quick method to create my hand
in a different position. We weren’t allowed to take our pencil off the paper
which made the task fun and it also presented what we can create in a short amount
of time. Then we created a cross-hatch drawing which allowed us to use shading
and cross-hatching techniques. Next, we sketched hands by using contour lines
which gave a skeleton layout when creating. Finally, we used colours to draw
hands by using black paper to create a colourful, engaging drawing.
My strengths in the task was that I could draw shapes and lines
to build up my hand layout which helped me throughout the task. I think it is
important to draw shapes to build up objects because its gives a layout which can
be altered and changed if necessary. It also allows you to work onto the design
to create the layout you want and then eventually use colour and shade. Also,
my strengths in this task was colouring and shading the different hands I created.
I especially enjoyed the cross hatching task because I could create detail
through the texture, pattern and different shades of my hand in different positions.
It is important to use colour and shade because it create more characteristics
into the design which makes it look realistic and engaging. My weaknesses in
the task was that I struggled to draw my hand in different angles and get the
basic layout of the hand shape. To solve the problem I kept practising the
layout several times to build up my confidence to draw my hand. Also, to solve
the problem I used shapes and lines to build up the shape which helped me to
get the basic layout that I could add detail to. Another weakness I faced
whilst completing the task was time management as I didn’t complete the
sketches to the time limit I was given. To solve this problem I have taken my
sketches to complete in my own time which I am going to time myself with to
improve my time management skills. To improve on the task, I am going to
continue drawing sketches of hands through these new methods and under a time
limit, because I wanting to continue exploring new techniques that I have
learnt and adapt them to my own knowledge because I am curious to try new
skills.
Overall, the task was really enjoyable as it allowed us to demonstrate
our own skills, understand new methods and techniques and to be curious when
sketching and designing.
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