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During this time, I learned how to draw and shade different facial parts. I worked on eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and hair.
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This week I started out learning the basic techniques of shading, such as cross-hatching and shading with texture. The next day, I practiced shading basic shapes using the techniques I had learned, but that didn't turn out that well. I also figured out that I need to get some more materials to draw a full-on face. I will need to bring a compass, a mannequin for sizing, and fixative to keep my sketches from smudging.
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On this day, I had my first meeting with Ms. Fennelly. We talked about the Scholastic competition and different ideas for what I should do in Advanced Studies.
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During this time period, I worked on drawing realistic eyes. I used the two books that I have to help me to draw them.
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During this time, I looked up different YouTube videos to help me. The ones I've watched have really helped me improve my techniques for drawing eyes and noses. Something I learned was that I need to "study" the picture that I will draw when I'm ready for it. Today, I decided to draw Demi Lovato's mouth. Surprisingly, it turned out fairly well! I also used the kneaded eraser for creating the highlights on the mouth.
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Today I worked on only drawing ears. I ended up drawing two complete ears; one was out of the book I'm using for techniques, reference, etc. The other ear was a celebrity's ear. The first ear ended up better than the second, so I still plan to practice them tomorrow! I also learned the different parts of the ear. The parts are the helix, tubercle, antihelix, concha, tragus, antitragus, and the lobe. Overall, today was a productive day!
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During this time I practiced drawing hair. I learned that I really need to notice the darker areas and the lighter areas to capture the realistic effect. Also, I learned that spliting the hair into different "sections" helps develop the values.
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During this time period, I worked on drawing another pair of eyes, a nose, and a mouth. These different drawings were based off of pictures that Ms. Fennelly gave me.
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This week, I worked on drawing wavy hair and curly hair. I thought it would be hard to make hair look curly through a drawing, but it actually isn't that hard. Also, I began thinking of ideas for the Scholastic competition.
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During this time, I worked on my very first portrait! It started out as just wanting to work on hair, but I decided to complete it anyway. The portrait was of Ariana Grande.
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Today I worked proportions of the face and facial parts. I did this by looking in a book that I had used in August/September. It helped a lot! I learned how the face is split into halves and thirds to help arrange the eyes, mouth, nose, etc. I think my face is coming okay, and tomorrow I hope to get to shading at least the eyes!
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During this time, I worked on my "simple face." This is a face that doesn't look like anyone in particular, but it was more for working on proportions.
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Over Thanksgiving break, I got set on my idea for the competition. I also went to an art store on The Hill to get a portfolio, some more pencils, and more erasers.
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On this day, I went to a store on The Hill to get art supplies! I got more erasers, another pencil sharpener for home, a sketchbook for my competition, and a portfolio for my art.
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On Monday, I went to Ms. Fennelly's room to check up and show her my sketch for the competition. She told me it was good and that I could start!
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During class on Monday, I practiced drawing maple leaves because they'll be in my art piece.
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On Tuesday, I got started on my competition piece. I only got the shape of the face done because I want it to look just right.
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On Wednesday, I worked on my updated timeline. Also, because Ms. Darnell wasn't here, I decided to read.
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During this time period, I restrarted my piece because I couldn't get the proportions right. Then, I worked everyday on the piece until I got it done.
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This day I completed a background and named my piece "Vita enim Dissolvit" which translates to Life is Weakening.
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Wednesday is the day when Ms. Fennelly would like me to be finished with my art piece. I'm hoping I'll be able to complete it by this day!