Exploration of Human Figure Drawings Using Charcoal Pencil - Analysis of Post-Graduate Drawings by Zephania Lukamba
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Date
2021
Authors
Wango, Kamau
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East African Nature and Science Organization
Abstract
Human figure drawing is undertaken and ultimately used for a number of
purposes. Artists use it to continually sharpen their skills in order to apply it in the
execution of their work in artistic disciplines that pertain to self-expression.
Students and other groups as well as individuals embark on human figure drawing
in order to acquire and horn their skills for purposes of artistic development that
is then applied ultimately to their respective artistic endeavours. However, the
drawing and acquisition of skills is a process and people render their human figure
drawings to different levels of success and finesse at any given stage. In this
process, one draws human figures using certain prescribed guidelines. It is
expected that as one works within this process, particularly in a formal learning
environment like studio-based work, following these guidelines become essential
and helpful in attaining a proportional and accurate human figure drawing. In
analysing the featured work executed on toned paper, this paper seeks to determine
the extent to which the artist applies the basic tenets of human figure drawing and
whether the drawings themselves attain this threshold. The analytical framework
includes the depiction of correct proportions, the study of gestures, the suggestion
of movement and application of value. Within the development of personal style,
the artist specifically explores the effect of charcoal pencil on toned paper as his
medium of choice. His methodology includes the application of a variety of tones
and the use of focused illumination upon pertinent areas in the drawings to create
deliberate effects that highlight the drawings, enhance gestures, suggest
movement and add dynamism to the drawings. The drawings include photograph
referenced male and female figures as well as separate studies of hands and fee
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Keywords
Figure Drawing, Proportions, Value, Illumination, Gestures, Movement
Citation
Wango, K. (2021). Exploration of Human Figure Drawings Using Charcoal Pencil - Analysis of Post-Graduate Drawings by Zephania Lukamba. International Journal of Advanced Research, 3(1), 55-71. https://doi.org/10.37284/ijar.3.1.306