I have vastly enjoyed my drawing class this semester. I
found it soothing during drawing while listening to music, and highly fulfilling
after I finish each piece. I like to finish my pieces in one sitting, especially
for the large assignment.
I used to take some Chinese brush painting lessons when I
was in elementary school. Later I took a class in oil painting during high
school. I enjoy painting and like the flexibility to manipulate brush and
color. I did not have much experience in drawing with pencils, except some
doodling of Japanese Anime characters when I was young. I have always preferred
painting than drawing before, simply because I thought I can achieve a better visual
effect with a brush.
However, the drawing class this semester changed my thoughts
on drawing, because I was introduced to a great new drawing tool – charcoals. I
have to say, I still do not like pencil as much. On the other hand, I have
fallen in love with charcoals ever since the third week of class when we start
using them. I found that I can almost “paint” with charcoals. I have the
ability to draw lines, shade areas, and create textures with charcoals. The
visual effect can also be different based on the way it is created. I have learned
different techniques in creating textures with pencil and charcoal, through my
instructor, classmates, and Youtube videos. I felt my drawings were improving
every week, especially on how to create different textures. I also found other
great drawing tools, such as erasers, Q-tips, or even paper towel for creating
a smooth layer of pigments.
My favorite large works this semester are the Subtractive
Drawing with an eraser and the Fiction Drawing. I explored the ability of
erasers during subtractive drawing, and found they are VERY useful in creating
different shading and texture effects. My last drawing is my favorite drawing
of the semester. On one hand, I devoted the most amount of time in it, with
planning and perfecting. I also pay much attention to little details in this
assignment, with the stones, trees, and water. On the other hand, I found the
image I try to draw is highly enjoyable. I have enjoyed walking to West campus
through Duke Garden almost every weekday for the past two years. I have decided
to draw the pond in Duke Garden ever since the first week of drawing class.
With graduation coming up in a few weeks, it is nice to conclude
my life at Duke with this drawing class.
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