LESSON 11 COMBINING EFFECTS WITH OBJECTS STRUCTURE 11.0
OBJECTIVES
11.1
INTRODUCTION
11.2
DEPICTING TEXTURES
11.3
ASSIGNMENTS 11.3.1 11.3.2
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS HOME ASSIGNMENTS
11.4
SUMMING UP
11.5
POSSIBLE ANSWERS TO SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS
11.6
TERMINAL QUESTIONS
11.7
REFERENCES AND SUGGESTED FURTHER READING
11.8
GLOSSARY
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11. COMBINING EFFECTS WITH OBJECTS In the previous lesson, we were introduced to the drawing of simple objects like a cube. In this chapter we shall continue our journey of learning to draw Objects along with their characteristic tactile and visual textures. In the third and final lesson of this unit we will learn about perspective drawing.
11.0 Objectives After studying this lesson you will be able to:•
Know about various textures in objects.
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Understand and draw textures of the objects.
11.1 Introduction The environment around us abounds in textures. When you were studying nature, you saw and observed many textures in leaves, flowers, trees, etc. Objects too have many different tactile and visual textures. The texture of the object is according to the material it is made of (wood, cane, metal, glass, etc.), the treatment and finish of the material (like smoothened, Fig. 11.1; polished, Fig. 11.2; painted, Fig. 11.3 etc.), and the function and assembly of the product (like joining, Fig. 11. 4; weaving, Fig. 11.5; stitching, Fig. 11.6 etc.).
Fig. 11.1 Smooth texture
Fig. 11.4 Joining
Fig. 11.2 Polished texture
Fig. 11.5 Weaving
Fig. 11.3 Painted texture
Fig. 11.6 Stitching
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11.2 Depicting Textures Some textures will be drawn in linework along with outline contours of the object (Fig. 11.7), while others will be represented through use of hatching, shading and highlights (Fig. 11.8). The textures that are produced due to function and assembly of the object will be part of the linework of the drawing. The heavy or light outlines will be influenced by the light and shade of the object. The treatment and finish of the object will be represented through shades and highlights as per the play of light and shadow.
Fig. 11.7 Linework along with outline contours
Fig. 11.8 Use of hatching, shading and highlights
The material of the object basically shows up as a visual texture, where a combination of linework and shading of the details is used. The representation will be much easier and greatly enhanced by the use of base colour as certain materials are largely associated with known colours. The colour of the object also lends itself to the visual texture and finish of the object. In drawing the object as we learnt earlier while drawing nature, the character of the subject must come through. Here the details like materials (and also combination of materials); assembly, finish, shape and form define the character of the Object. It is viewing point or angle and the subsequent perspective that shows the front and /or rear, inside and/or outside, top or bottom of the object as are visible through our eyes and are perceived by us.
Activity
Fig. 11.9 A basket covered with muslin cloth
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i) Draw a cane basket (tokri), plastic vegetable basket placed on a table cloth (if it’s a tokri place it on the ground) with translucent fabric (like net or muslin) placed inside it. This assignment will give an understanding of drapes and weave structure of a basket (Fig. 11.9). •
A basket is an opaque object and the fabric is translucent.
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The weave structure of the basket gives you an idea of the function and assembly of the object, and hence will be represented with the drawing outlines and linework of the details of the weave.
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The subject as is on view provides an experience in contrast of perceiving and representing an opaque object and a translucent object.
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In drawing the basket, first draw the outline form lightly. Some part of the basket is covered with a translucent fabric, through which may be you can glimpse the basket and /or the layers of the fabric.
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The fabric fall/drape within the basket also takes on a shape or form, somewhat free flowing. Draw this and also the layers as may be visible using light linework.
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Then go over the outline of the basket with the understanding of material and form of the cane and also fill in the linework representing strands of the cane into the body of the object (except the portion that is covered by fabric).
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Draw / fill in the details of basket or fabric layers as may be visible through it.
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Add shading and highlights to the translucent fabric.
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Work with hatching and crosshatching along with shading to bring out the shadows and depth of the basket.
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The drawing must reflect your understanding of the two different materials, their combination in the composition on view, the assembly (as in the weave structure) of the object and the drape or fall of the fabric within the basket.
11.3 Assignments 11.3.1 Class assignments i)
Draw this composition as you see it from your place. 4
11.3.2 Home assignments ii)
Place a book on a table and place a cup upside down on the book, now draw this composition from two different angles.
Self-check Questions 1.
What are the different kinds of textures seen in objects?
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How are the textures drawn when drawing an object?
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Fill in the blanks: i)
Some textures will be drawn in _______ along with outline ______ of the object, while others will be represented through use of ______ , shading and highlights.
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The details like materials assembly, finish, ______ and ______ define the character of the Object.
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The ______ of the object also lends itself to the visual texture and finish of the object.
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It is _________ or _____ and the subsequent perspective that shows the front and /or rear, inside and/or outside, top or bottom of the object as are visible through our eyes and are perceived by us.
11.4 Summing up This lesson gives a clear understanding that once the texture of the object and the background or foreground effects are combined with in the object drawing it appears more natural and original.
11.5 Possible Answers to Self-check Questions 1.
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The different kinds of textures seen in objects are: •
Texture of the material it is made of, e.g. wood, cane, metal, glass, etc.
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Treatment and finish of the material, e.g. rough, smoothened, polished, painted,
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Function and assembly of the product, e.g. joining, weaving, stitching.
When drawing textures of an object, we understand that •
The texture of the material of an object is mostly a Visual texture. This is drawn in a combination of linework and shading. 5
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The treatment and finish of the object is drawn by shading and enhancing it by use of highlights.
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The textures that are produced due to function and assembly are largely tactile. These are best drawn as linework, with heavy and light lines representing shadow and light ,
Fill in the blanks: i)
Linework, contours, hatching
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shape, form
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colour
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viewing point , angle
11.6 Terminal Questions 1. Describe the importance of adding texture in drawing an object. 2. How does combining effects with objects in object drawing help an artist? Give examples in support of your answer.
11.7 References and Suggested Further Reading 1.
Anonymous. 2006. The Complete Guide to Drawing and Painting. Quantum Publishing Ltd, London.
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Dunnigan, D. 1987. Improve Your Painting. Foster Art Service, Inc., California.
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Foster, W. 1997. The Art of Pastels. Walter Foster Publishing, Inc., California.
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Powell, W.F. 1997. The Art of Drawing Still Life. Walter Foster Publishing, Inc, California.
11.8 Glossary 1.
Abounds
Be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
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Drapes
Curtains
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Linework
Drawing outlines and shading pencils
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Muslin
Plain - woven fine cotton fabric
with lines using
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