First Drawing Class for Third Semester

So yes, the third semester has begun, and boy oh boy, there is work to be done. The professors at F.I.T. don't waste any time, which is a really good thing! Although I have been practicing, I've been a bit rusty when drawing live models, especially when you are timed.
In this particular class, we will be studying shadow intensely, as well as building up volume in the figure. We will work in different mediums, such as charcoal, watercolor and pencil. In these particular drawings, I used charcoal and newsprint, which is a really good combination.

Silhouette

Throughout art, I always tend to think that silhouettes are also very powerful. This image is just blacks and grays, but, mostly bold black. It's not powerful, but according to the photograph, I think it makes a statement.

And so the Inauguration Begins!

I just love the look that he gives to the audience in this one. A quick sketch of Robert Downey Jr. based on a black and white photograph in the Rolling Stone magazine. I used black india ink, as well as charcoal and a sharpie marker.