Fluctuating Line: Student Drawings
“Fluctuating line is the single most crucial element for establishing the overall level of sensitivity in a drawing.” Artist Brian Curtis
We have spent a great deal of time learning about chiaroscuro, sfumato, tenebroso and value variation. It is time to re-think what kind of lines we use in a drawing:
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Fluctuating Line Student Drawings
Fluctuating Line Drawing Assignment: Goal: To explore and ultimately understand the role of sensitive line variation Directions: Select a section of one of the classroom still life set-ups. Create a unified drawing built with a variety of lines that build into intensity in your selected area of emphasis. Use a charcoal or conte pencil or you may select a color pencil to do this exercise.