Midterm Portfolio

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    In the beginning of the semester I felt  unsure of what to expect from this class. I did not completley understand the style and type of drawign we would be doing. I figured that we would start with simple drawings and move on rapidly. That is not what occured and I am greatful for that now. I found it very benificial to just focus on one part of the body at a time, and further more focus on the movment of that particular area. It was challenging to mentally understand how the spin was curving some times during drawing sessions and I feel like it has helped me work out a few kinks I had.  I really enjoyed doing the longer hour poses as well. It felt good not to be rushed and have time to really think about what the body was doing and how the muscles and bones were laying.

2nd hour long drawing

   I feel like my understanding of the body is getting more acute and so my drawings have begun to improve. I am not yet at the level I wish to be. It is helpful to have a sence of the distence from the rib cage to the pelvic bone, and how the thighs attach to the pelvic area. I still struggle with arms and shoulders. I am hoping as we move through the body I will have a great over all understanding of human anatomy as a whole entity.

   The clay models have been a challenge but a great way to learn. Even though I have made a fare amount of mistakes on mine, having to go back and change things helps me to understand better. Also it helps me to remember what goes where better. I would say it is a great learning tool. I started off with very blocked in muscles that looked very unnatural. My manikin now is starting to look more accurate, and that gives me a sense of accomplishment.

   My goals for the rest of the semester is to increase my skills in contour line drawing. I feel like I am still a bit confused by it and do not have a good feel for it yet. I want my contour line drawings to convey a sense of volume and perspective. I also would like to be able to make a fast accurate sketch of the human form with out a model in front of me.