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Blind Contour

Blind Contour. Definition. “Blind” Unable to see, sightless “Contour” An outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something. Definitions. “Blind Contour” is: Drawing an image WITHOUT looking at your paper.

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Blind Contour

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  1. Blind Contour

  2. Definition • “Blind” • Unable to see, sightless • “Contour” • An outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something.

  3. Definitions • “Blind Contour” is: • Drawing an image WITHOUT looking at your paper. • You draw a continuous line, without lifting it off the paper. • “Make up lines” when you need to move to another area.

  4. Definitions • “Blind contour” is a drawing exercise that allows you to “see” beyond what you think you see. • It’s NOT supposed to “look good” • Blind contour is used to “train your eye” to look for details.

  5. Examples of Blind Contour

  6. Examples of Blind Contour

  7. Examples of Blind Contour • This is “blind contour” • done in a gallery ready • piece of art. • The artist here (Sandy • Brunvand) drew “blind • contour” ;leaves over • and over again.

  8. First Project • Grab three sheets of paper and an art pencil. • If your pencil is not sharpened there is a sharpener at the front of the class behind my computer.

  9. First Project • Get into groups of 3. • Each person needs to face a different person in their group.

  10. First Project • Draw the person you are facing. • Do the best you can. • DO NOT draw in “blind contour style.” • You have 3 minutes.

  11. Second Project • On a new sheet of paper please draw the same person, this time in “blind contour.” • Remember to NOT look at your paper and to NOT pick your pencil off the page. • If your hand gets tired, just stop, but still do not pick a pencil off the page. • Do this for 3 minutes.

  12. Third Project • Finally, redraw the same person on a new sheet of paper. • This time focus on the detail. • Take 3 times.

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