HSC200H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Secondary Source
27 Nov 2016
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We all use the same language visually & literally. A single source of light is optimal to reveal form & texture. Conveys shape to the audience and gives visual clues. Main light should be 45 degrees up and to the left of the subject. Secondary source or reflected light fills in shadows and adds additional info. The different phases of the moon: copernicuos light goes o(cid:448)er the edges a(cid:374)d sho(cid:449)s us it(cid:859)s a (cid:272)rater. It illuminates the front, making it hard to see the depth: when drawing, artists exaggerate features to really convey info. to audience. By adding shading, you can convey more info. and visual clues. Context helps because you can sometimes see bumps or depressions. Matte surface covered with ins and outs that reflect light under microscope. Smooth reflects light; could also be a wet surface. Beetle pic: it has that highlight that shows it is shiny and rounded.
