This following process was used in drawing class as an introduction to the drawing project and provides opportunity to expand on new techniques. Enjoy.

Drawing II is focusing on Pastels for their in-class assignments and color pencils for their homework. We are experimenting with different techniques to see how charcoal works, comparing what it looks like when we put pastels on just white paper opposed to on top of the charcoal. It is a study assignment so we are able to incorporate many interesting ideas like cut paper, sewn paper, finished shaded charcoal or a simple line composition. 

The first two days of perspective drawing were dedicated to the sketchbook and problem solving. If the buildings were too much of a challenge at first, then it was okay to focus on smaller objects like signs, light switch boxes, trash cans, etc. These sketches will lead to the final drawing on a 14"x17" sheet of paper.

As we entered into Downtown Elyria our main goal was to focus on perspective and the accuracy, not necessarily the shading. Perspective can be taught in the classroom using a box (which is something we do), but the fun comes from getting out into the field and drawing old buildings... something with character. The assignment was to select a building and determine it's vanishing point. 

Some people were able to get some shading done, and some were focused on getting the structure more correct. I like the focus in each of these drawings. These examples show a range of composition from "simple" to more complex.