Module One
HOW TO DRAW A CROISSANT
Step 1
- Go get a nice croissant at Starbucks!
Step 2
- Photograph and scan the croissant in Melbourne School of Design.
(Basement= Croissant section)
- Use Photoshop to format the croissant for later drawings.
- Don't forget to enjoy:)
(photos taken by Ting on 11/03/2019 in MSD basement)
Step 3
- Draw carefully and ask tutor for help when necessary.
- Do the readings.
- Follow the instructions.
- Encourage your self.
- Finish up! Check! Done!
Reflection
1. Is your drawing accurate? How can you improve on this.
Honestly speaking, when I combine the scanning photos in Photoshop, I did change the size of the croissant a little bit. In terms of accuracy, I think it is really a good idea to first scan the bottom of the croissant and set it as the base image in Photoshop. Apart from this, a number of details worth noticing as well when doing orthographic drawings. A clearer tracing paper and an appropriate fine-liner pen are both helpful to keep drawings accurate.
2. Discuss how can you use graphic elements, such as shadow or hatching to create a sense of depth in your drawings.
In terms of a sense of depth, I consider that shadow and shade really work in the process of my drawings. According to the reading of this week, shadow added onto orthographic drawings gives a three dimensional characteristic. Similarly, it is the same case for hatching. When it comes to a darker area, it is necessary to enrich the line drawings. In addition, if I want to have a white area in the drawing, I tried to shade the area next to it with an aim to have a contrast between them.