Week 3 - Still Life (Light and Shadow)

These drawings were done in A3 format using charcoal. This exercise focuses on studying the way light creates shadows on the cloth, and cast shadows on the wall behind it.

The shading offers shape to the cloth, and indicates that the light source is coming from the right. The cast shadows behind the object offer a good sense of depth, especially in the first drawing.

The detail drawing on the right exhibits all the principles mentioned above, though the shading would have needed more attention, as the ripples in the cloth aren't realistic enough. There is however a good contrast between the main object and the cast shadow, which offers an appealing composition.