Documenting Time: Eating an Apple
Week 2
#oneperday2020
This week focused on the role of image documentation. Exploring the various styles, ranging from scientific illustrations to maps. This widely utilised design skill seen throughout history greatly impacts our current world. The visual approach to communication aims to demonstrate and object or idea to its intended audience. This week I aimed to convey the passing of time with 5 sequential images. My images portrayed 5 stages of an apple being eaten therefore representing change
Image 1 | Ripe Apple
Technique
2B Graphite pencil on 110gsm cartridge paper.
Process
I staged my apple in an area with soft lighting. Then proceeded to make an approximate outline. This was followed by carefully observing and drawing the light and shadows on the apple. Small adjustments to the shape were made accordingly until the final product was reached
Reflection
The first time I attempted this task I tried to draw my pet's food bowl which ended up being too channeling for my skill level. When I attempted the first stage of the apple It felt uncomfortable but was much more achievable. I spent a considerable amount of time on the shading but was pleased with the end product.
The first time I attempted this task I tried to draw my pet's food bowl which ended up being too channeling for my skill level. When I attempted the first stage of the apple It felt uncomfortable but was much more achievable. I spent a considerable amount of time on the shading but was pleased with the end product.
Image 2 | Singular Bite
Technique
2B Graphite pencil on 110gsm cartridge paper.
Process
I took a large bite out of the apple and placed it in a similar position as the first stage. Then I rotated the apple to change my perspective until I was satisfied with the angle.
Reflection
Drawing the shape and outline of this stage became slightly easier. I found myself becoming more comfortable using a pencil. This made this drawing reasonably faster than the previous one.
Drawing the shape and outline of this stage became slightly easier. I found myself becoming more comfortable using a pencil. This made this drawing reasonably faster than the previous one.
Image 3 | Two Bites In
Technique
3B and 2B Graphite pencil on 110gsm cartridge paper.
Process
I once again took another bite out of the apple but on the opposite side. Aiming to make each side similar in proportion. Then I positioned the apple so one side was exposed with the other facing away.
Reflection
In this image, I played around with the perspective quite a bit. The angle I chose was interesting as the stage was clear but less apple was showing compared to other perspectives. After settling on the perspective I attempted to used 2 different pencils to enhance the shadows of the apple. This new skill turned out to be very helpful and made this drawing process easier.
In this image, I played around with the perspective quite a bit. The angle I chose was interesting as the stage was clear but less apple was showing compared to other perspectives. After settling on the perspective I attempted to used 2 different pencils to enhance the shadows of the apple. This new skill turned out to be very helpful and made this drawing process easier.
Image 4 | Unfinished Apple
Technique
3B and 2B Graphite pencil on 110gsm cartridge paper.
Process
At this stage, I bite the apple with the intention of creating an interesting shape. Then proceed to place it in semi-harsh lighting to create some shadows on the flesh of the fruit.
Reflection
I found this stage to be somewhat challenging as the flesh only had faint shadows in comparison to the outside of the apple. I tried to improve this with harsher lighting but still found this drawing a challenge. At this stage, I attempted to use more crosshatching shading to help with the definition of the shadows.
I found this stage to be somewhat challenging as the flesh only had faint shadows in comparison to the outside of the apple. I tried to improve this with harsher lighting but still found this drawing a challenge. At this stage, I attempted to use more crosshatching shading to help with the definition of the shadows.
Image 5 | The Core
Technique
3B and 2B Graphite pencil on 110gsm cartridge paper.
Process
In this final stage, I bit the apple until the core was visible. The apple also needed to be able to stand by itself.
Reflection
This was the most noticeably challenging drawing as I attempted it multiple times. I found the detailed curves of the apple difficult to shade. I used multiple pencil densities and light erasing to try and achieve a realistic drawing. I was overall pleased with this final drawing as I have little previous experience with realistic pencil drawing.
This was the most noticeably challenging drawing as I attempted it multiple times. I found the detailed curves of the apple difficult to shade. I used multiple pencil densities and light erasing to try and achieve a realistic drawing. I was overall pleased with this final drawing as I have little previous experience with realistic pencil drawing.
