Homework: Narrative Illustration with Depth

Due: Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Project:
Illustrate an essential part of a myth, fairy tale, or fable, using color pencil, with a foreground, middle ground, and background.

• The main figure(s) must be at least 1/2 the height of the picture plane.
• Consider the figure/ground relationship, and include a foreground, middle-ground, and background.
• Must show the changes in color as objects go back in space, using atmospheric/aerial perspective
• Must be worthy of inclusion in a portfolio

Objectives:

• Create the illusion of depth using atmospheric perspective (also called aerial perspective), so that the color is more intense/saturated and typically warmer as it is closer to the viewer, and softer, paler, and cooler as for objects that are farther away.
• Create a clear visual focus/emphasis for your narrative by size, placement, contrast, and detail.
• Develop technical skill with color pencils -- Blending, saturation level, smoothness, detail, and refinement.

Medium: Color Pencil on Paper
Dimensions: Sketchbook size (11 x 14") or larger)

Step 1:
​Look at many examples of professional illustration of subjects such as these, but, of course, do not copy.