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Learning Objectives:
Students will demonstrate appropriate techniques for using India ink on watercolor paper through the progressive building of layers. Students will be able to accurately illustrate value changes and depth through the use of India ink.
Print / Download Friendly VersionMajor-Assignment:
1. Using your Sharpie drawing from the previous assignment for this assignment, fill in the values using various water downed (different values) of different ink.
Mini-Assignment:
1. Using a houseplant or bush from outside, draw the negative space surrounding the plant using contour drawing. Negative space is typically the space around an object. Positive space is usually the object itself. (see this link for more information). After you have drawn the negative space, fill it in with ink. Do 3 of these in your sketchbook.
Materials:
Sketchbook
Previously completed contour drawing done on watercolor paper
Small paint brush
India Ink
Cup
Water
Process:
With your previously completed contour drawing created on watercolor paper, use India ink to create an engaging and contrasting value study painting. Using a cup of water, thin the India Ink until you have a very light grey. You can use this light grey to build up subtle value changes throughout your drawing.
If you make the ink too dark, there is no way to lighten it up. Take your time and allow the ink to dry between layers. When your india ink drawing is dry, hang it up on the board. Does the drawing grab your attention and make you want to come in for a closer look? Once you do come in for a closer look, are there enough details to keep you interested or were you able to see everything from afar?
Research:
Jim Dine
Cy Twombly