This drawing was done in 40 minutes on A3 with graphite. The session was done to develop a stronger understanding of drapery used on a figure. Hard light was used to create strong shadows on the figure. The vantage point allowed the weight of the model to be easily visible and displays a strong effect of gravity on the cloth.
The strongest element of this drawing is on the clothing and table drapery, the flow is described well and expresses the model's body curvature. This was achieved with the detailed shadows used within the piece. Due to the hard light, the shadows were powerful and allowed for an easy depiction of them within the drawing. This showed the form of the cloth and figure and is easily understandable to the viewer. The weight and posture of the model works well within this subject matter of cloth due to the overhanging drapery from the body while remaining tight on certain parts of the body such as the top of the leg.
Some elements of the drawing didn’t work as well or could have been executed to a higher standard for example, the use of Graphite and white paper within this piece was a lost opportunity due to the strong light on the figure. While the shadows were still done well with graphite, the highlights were required to be described by the background of the paper which could have been done to a greater effect in Conte or colour media. Another point which was weaker within this piece was the actual figure drawing, while the drapery works well and describes the body decently. The figure is poorly described, for example the legs and feet seem out of proportion.
