Read pages 67-96, pages 86-91 (Ink wash content is optional)
Plane defined: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/plane
noun
1. a flat or level surface.
2. Geometry. a surface generated by a straight line moving at a constant velocity with respect to a fixed point.
3. Fine Arts: an area of a two-dimensional surface having determinate extension and spatial direction or position:
Oblique plane: a plane that is not parallel or a right angle. Biomorphic plane: think in terms of organic in shape.
Recording planes:
Understanding the planes that make up the subject will help you identify and record the structure, mass and value of the it. Identifying the planes should happen in tandem with your ability to see value. This should occur as a result of observing the subject, the discovery of planes and value is associated with the idea of drawing from general to specific.
Understanding the planes that make up the subject will help you identify and record the structure, mass and value of the it. Identifying the planes should happen in tandem with your ability to see value. This should occur as a result of observing the subject, the discovery of planes and value is associated with the idea of drawing from general to specific.
A core requirement of drawing from observation requires the artist to investigate the subject with the goal to see and analyze the subject. It's reasonable to say that we will understand the subject better after continued study especially in contrast to the immediate response, (ie, your brain will have more visual information after two hours of observing the subject compared to five minutes of observation). This observational concept supports the idea of drawing from general to specific.
Being mindful of changes is a good rule (tool) of thumb when drawing planes and defining values from observation. The core idea is that you identify and react to the subject that you're drawing. In most cases if you identify a shift in value, seek out a planar change, and conversely if a plane has changed, seek out a shift or transition in value. The changes or shifts could be a result of the subject turning away from you based on your position in space or it could represent a change in the physical structure of the subject. Regardless, something changed, respond to it and use the information defined as changes to help describe your subject and achieve sculptural weight.
Review Duchamp's work:
Figure 4.16 and 4.17 in your text are solid examples of recording and describing planes and values and should be reviewed.
Pastel by Gary Kelley
The above image by Kelley, a contemporary illustrator, demonstrates defined planes and value shifts.
Kelley's work is often informed by Cubism and can be viewed at several Starbuck/Barnes & Noble locations.
Kelley's work is often informed by Cubism and can be viewed at several Starbuck/Barnes & Noble locations.
The Barnes & Noble in Vestal does have a Kelley mural displayed!! (check it out if you are in the Binghamton area)
