Part of drawing the figure is observing and drawing the clothes
that figures wear. Today we are going to
explore drapery and folds. Around this
time during a normal semester the models would not only keep their clothes on,
but I would encourage them to wear interesting outfits and accessories as well.
One thing I especially like about drapery and folds is that,
like the figure, they are almost entirely made out of cylinder forms. The way
light falls across a cylinder is all about paying special attention to hard and
soft edges.
Just. Like. The. Figure.
You may have noticed the PDF entitled “drawing folds” which
is also in today’s folder. Open it and
try to understand the underlying reasons that folds look the way they do. Note
that none of the content of the PDF is mine. It’s just very useful stuff I’ve
gleaned from the world wide web.
The Exercise
You are to arrange one or two solid colored cloths (that are
at least the size of a beach towel) in such a way that it displays at least
three different types of folds in its arrangement. Make the arrangement
interesting! It may take a while to find
a good one. Look at some of the examples below and in the PDF (if in doubt,
hang it from a hook while it’s partially draped over a chair). Light it with
dramatic, directional light so there are clear lights and shadows.
Make a full value, single drawing of your cloth arrangement,
with any medium you’d like, on your 18x24 drawing paper. “Full value” means to use the entire range of
value that your medium is capable of. It should take you at least 4 hours to
finish. Fill the paper with your
composition, going to all four edges of the paper. Your focus should be on value and edges.
See my YouTube demonstration videos below. Definitely watch them before you put together
your own set up. I do my best to walk
you through how I approach a drawing like this.
Demo Video Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzK2ef5n2TU
Demo Video Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI7she0IaX0
Demo Video Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNyqpWbyb3E
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