Training Materials - Week 2

2D Abstraction for the Head & Figure

Objective:

• Lay-in the figure using simple marks and geometric shapes
• simplify the anatomy and smaller forms of the figure into simple marks (straight, c, s)
• capture and describe the 'thrust' or action of the pose and the action of smaller forms

Method:

1. indicate the head and features using simple shapes and marks
2. connect or relate head to the torso
3. lay-in the torso, starting with the thrust or action of the pose
4. abstract or simplify the limbs using the outer edge/contour of the forms
5. refine shapes as needed or time permitting.

[VIDEO 1: Lecture]



[VIDEO 2: Demo]

[HANDOUT]

2D Abstraction Lay-in Process

For Homework:

Draw 100 -150 figure sketches in this manner:

• Spend 2-5 minutes max per sketch
• draw from life as much as possible, 3x per week is ideal
• any medium, charcoal on newsprint or ball point pen is recommended