Session 2 Observation Drawing & Negative Space

Isolate the Form, Side View, & turn upside down
Draw only the Shapes created not the positive


Pattern and Texture can be added for Abstract or Representational Finish

#1 Observation drawing from an image
Seeing things differently - NEGATIVE SPACE
Subject Matter
Figure & Creatures
Grid Strategy
Upside down drawing

#2 Observation Drawing from Life
View finders
Inanimate Objects Studies and Plants

Drawing Media
Conte Crayon
Vine Charcoal
Compressed Charcoal
Ink

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