25 Donut Drawings

For this exercise we did some careful yet quick studies of a donut and explored our associations/ memories. To complete the exercise we had create 25 sketches of the donut; each one informing and inspiring the next drawing. At first the task seemed overwhelming but after a short while I got into it and enjoyed the process.

1 Minute Drawings

For these quick figure studies we partnered up and each got a prop. We had fun exploring the possibilities of our props and selected a posture that we could hold for 1-minute as our peers drew. We also gave the poses fun titles. It was a very interactive way to make figure drawing fun! I normally HATE drawing the figure but with this exercise I was able to focus on the prop and the most important aspects of how the person was interacting with it. Limiting my focus allowed me to relax and get some likable drawings. From left to right the titles of these poses are "Provided For," "Wrap it up," "Substitute," and "Stepping on the Peak."

Favorite Everything Book

This was my favorite assignment so in the everything book. Yes it was tedious and painful at times, but completely worth it. I was so happy with the outcome and how much I had to stretch and work my drawing.

Everything Book: Memory Drawing

Memory Drawing,medium: ink on paper
(coffee staining is bleed through from my alter book project).

Cherie Smith, Donut Drawings

I really enjoyed several of the drawing exercises I took part in this week. Picking a favorite was difficult...however...the 1 minute or "donut drawings" are the sketches that I decided to select. I like the ease of obtaining the supplies, the engaging visual cue and the time constraints that forced my eye to start choosing relevant lines to draw. Yes, I did complain (ok, whine) while I was in the middle of drawing. but I will be using this exercise in the future...primarily for myself.

Fav Everything Book image

I really liked doughnuts before this exercise.