Cylinders

The subject of our class was learning to draw cylindrical objects. The foundation of being able to draft a cylindrical object is the ability to visualize ellipses as viewed from various ascending and descending angles. To explain the concept of how an ellipse changes, we used a small plastic disc to help us visualize. Then we proceeded to direct the students to draw this disc as viewed from different points of view.

We followed this exercise by introducing our first, and simplest cylindrical object at hand, a paper cup. We demonstrated the proper technique to draft this cup onto one’s paper, while maintaining dimensional relationships. It was then the students turn to repeat the same.

The class attempted both table-top and overhead POV’s. The students who were quick to progress tried the same exercise with a more complex object, a plastic 350ml mug with a handle.

Students are learning how to construct basic shapes from obsevation

Today’s class was a truncated one. Firstly, due to a mix-up with our cupboard keys and then a delayed permission to enter the prison premises. Despite this, we’re making good progress trying to get students to learn how to draw by observation.