This is my final drawing that includes foreground, middle ground and background. In progress, includes mountains and llama. Critique
1. Describe the subject matter and meaning of artwork. So this is a llama running in the Andes of South America. This llama represents more than just a random animal drawing. Llamas are a distinct part of mountain life for the people of these mountains. Knowing this I incorporated the landscape of the Andes as well as the movement of the llama running across the countryside. 2. How did you use textures to enhance your picture? Texture was a huge part of creating the desired movement of this piece. The llama's coat was the main focus of my textural interest. I incorporated the lines of the scratchboard to show the idea of hair and the thickness of the locks. I also used various weights of lines in the landscape to give the impression of rough yet rolling hills of Andes. 3. How did you balance your artwork and create a well organized composition? In my art I added foreground, middleground, and background. In the foreground I made the plants bigger and added brighter highlights. I also added rolling hills to give depth to the middle area. In the background the mountains stand tall to complete the piece. I used the rule of thirds to do this. Also the llama is off center to create a more interesting composition to the piece. 4. How did you imply movement in your drawing? The llama is running which is my source of movement in this drawing. You can see the legs of the llama in mid stride. Also, the direction of the llama hair shows the wind going through the hair created. Lines were key in creating movement. 5. How could you improve your artwork? Well I would definitely redo the llama's nose and use less white in it to create a better nasal shape. I also might add a few more details and include some more landscape in the background. I might would also add more detail to the plants. 6. How did you demonstrate a wide range of shading values? The llama hair is a prime example of the value. Underneath his head I scratched less to create a shadow and then by the hip to show the contour of the body. Value also helps the landscape have depth and gives a more 3D quality.
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