Assignment 7. Charcoal (black and white) on felt gray medium value paper 19" x 25". Creating three dimensional illusions. This was a study culminating all of the techniques learned over the quarter. The subject matter is "things you hate" -- mine signifies being sick. Out of class assignment. (not shown, five 3" x 4" sketchbook thumbnails 3 values, one 5" x 7" sketchbook study 5 values).

Assignment 6. Loose charcoal spread over Drawing paper 18" x 24". Subtractive method used to create the illusion of draping fabrics. In class assignment.

Assignment 6. Graphite on Drawing paper 18" x 24". Linear perspective with value. (not shown are 2 full sized studies on newsprint).

Assignment 5. Graphite on Drawing paper 18" x 24". Linear perspective. Drawing in one point perspective using line weight and pressure to help create an illusion of space/depth. Out of class assignment. (not shown 2 full sized studies on newsprint, one complete 5" x 7" sketchbook study).

Assignment 4. Charcoal (black and white) on felt gray medium value paper 19" x 25". A study in value relationships and creating the illusion of volume through value. Out of class assignment.

Assignment 3. Charcoal (black and white) on felt gray medium value paper 19" x 25". A study in value relationships and creating the illusion of volume through value. In class assignment. (not shown 3 full sized studies on newsprint and felt gray paper).

Assignment 2. Graphite on Drawing paper 18" x 24". A study in value relationships, learning how to see value with your eyes, not your mind's perception. In and out of class assignment. (not shown 2 full sized studies on newsprint).

Assignment 1. Graphite on Drawing paper 18" x 24". A study in contours and using the weight and pressure of lines to create a sense of depth. Out of class assignment. (not shown, 9 full scale studies on newsprint).