DEEP SPACE / LANDSCAPE DRAWING
OBJECTIVES
- Gain knowledge and experience using atmospheric perspective (in B&W and color) through the use of drawing mediums.
- Learn how to describe deep space through B&W and color media.
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THE ASSIGNMENT
For this drawing you will draw a landscape twice. First, you will draw it with B&W media (charcoal or graphite pencils) and then in color (chalk pastels or colored pencils). Importantly, you will pick a landscape that provides a good example of deep space and atmospheric perspective. This is easily achieved by choosing a view of the mountains, but other positions in nature that allow you to see long distances will achieve a similar effect.
Step #1
Step #2
For this drawing you will draw a landscape twice. First, you will draw it with B&W media (charcoal or graphite pencils) and then in color (chalk pastels or colored pencils). Importantly, you will pick a landscape that provides a good example of deep space and atmospheric perspective. This is easily achieved by choosing a view of the mountains, but other positions in nature that allow you to see long distances will achieve a similar effect.
Step #1
- Draw the landscape using B&W media (charcoal or graphite pencils).
- Pick a view that contains deep space and atmospheric perspective.
- This drawing will be 8 x 10 inches, and acts as a study for the second in color.
- The drawing should show shading, depth (using the rules of atmospheric perspective). This is not a contour line drawing.
- You should complete this step in one drawing session.
Step #2
- Draw the same view of the landscape but use color media (chalk pastels or colored pencils).
- This drawing can be anywhere between 8 x 10 inches to 18 x 24 inches. If you are using colored pencils, it is suggested to keep the drawing on the smaller side.
VOCABULARY
- Depth
- Atmospheric Perspective
- Value
MATERIALS
18 x 24-inch paper, dry and wet drawing media of choice
18 x 24-inch paper, dry and wet drawing media of choice
