Student Survey Results from Day One
Here are the topics that you requested. We will refer to these during the semester to make sure we cover them all. I look forward to working with you to make sure you learn what you need to succeed.
Student answers to "Be sure to cover in class"
High fashion illustrations
Capturing different fabrics
Drawing folds
Different poses and textures
Realism
Drawing in 3-D, not flat
Broaden creativity
Mechanics of drawing croquis and garments on the body
Perspective of fabric falling on an object
Using dark colors
Different types of garments
Supplies Requested - We have some in the room, however, please bring your chosen supplies to class for instruction.
India Ink - Bring watercolor paper, bristol paper or illustration board for best results
Watercolor - Bring watercolor paper for best results
Markers - Bring marker paper for best results
Fine line markers and pencils for details
Prismacolors - Bring your color wheel
Graphite and pastels - Dress for mess with these techniques
Ebony pencils and smudging - bring tortillion and Maped erasers for best results
Overlapping colors - Bring your color wheel
Question: Will we always be tracing the human form?
Answer:
You can branch off from tracing at any time and draw freehand.
We will look at techniques for drawing accessories.
You may draw fashion accessories for animals if you like.
I look forward to our adventure in fashion drawing together!
