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Session 18 (6 October 2015)
Shadow
Use of shadow in art can enhance a picture. However, getting
shadow to look right can take a while to master.
In this session, class were given a brief demonstration of how to produce
perspective shadow for simple objects from a single light source and then
asked to look closely at real shadow around their own objects.
Michelle and Sue experimented with simple shadow-creating techniques (I
forgot to take photographs, but you
can see similar examples of the technique here) and then began
working on their own still life arrangements, where they were asked to
pay particular attention to the shadows around their objects.
Michelle
Michelle started her drawing simply by looking at the subject. However,
it was apparent that some of the proportions were not right. At this
point, I suggested using the grid method. Although reluctant at first,
she persevered and (from her seated drawing perspective) produced a
much closer shape then her original.
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Sue
Sue didn't have objects with her this session, but instead decided to
work from some images she had taken of a still life set-up created at
home. The resulting pastel drawing, although not exactly replicating
the same positional perspective, nevertheless produces a good feeling
of space,depth and shadow.
(Click
on image to enlarge).
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In the last part of the session, Michelle used chalk pastels to bring
her drawing to life - although time ran out to fully complete the shadow
areas, it's clear to see that the overall shape and appearance of the
apple has turned out very well. A little darkening from the base of the
apple upwards should bring it back down to earth. 
(Click
on image to see what Michelle did with it).
Observations
Sometimes we have to return to some basic study, even when we have been
practising our art for a while.