Human figure in motion

• Kunst
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

FIGURES IN MOTION

PLANNING

1 figure proportions - find and print images

2 introduction to movement - experiment with composition

3 Draw figures and background - start painting figures

4 Paint figures (only warm colours or only cool colours)

5 Paint background (use the warm cool colour contrast)

6 Paint background 

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ASSIGNMENT

You will explore figure drawing. 

You will create an artwork containing a figure in motion.

You will create the illusion of movement in a painting.

1 FIGURE DRAWING

After watching the video tutorial, try drawing your own figure using accurate proportions.

Most beginners make the head too big, the shoulders too narrow and the arms and legs too short. Take special care to avoid and correct these mistakes.

40 MIN

1 FIGURE DRAWING

You can draw a figure with correct proportions using a reference image.

After completing your drawing, use the criteria to grade your work.

40 MIN

STEP 1

Find images of a figure in motion -PRINT-

option 1: motion sequence

option 2: same theme different positions

myprint - kluispas

THIS LESSON

Introduction to movement.

Experiment with composition (finish this lesson).

You will create 2 dynamic composition sketches.

COMPOSITIONAL MOVEMENT

Creating movement with rythm, repetition of shapes.

Creating movement with diagonal lines.

ACTION

Experiment with composition

Make two dynamic composition sketches with your figures and add a background. 

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2

THIS LESSON

Choose 1 dynamic sketch, ask teacher for permission and tips. 

Draw figures and background on A3 paper.

HB pencil, light lines.

Next week: colour theory.

COLOUR CONTRAST warm cool

Warm (figures)
Red, orange, yellow 

Cool (background)

Blue, Purple, Green

MOVEMENT AND COLOUR

Play with colour transitions (gradient colour).
Play with dark and light colours (mix with white / black).

Variety of colours.

THIS LESSON

Criteria

Work individually

Clean up

You can create a painting of figures in motion that conveys the illusion of movement using warm and cool colours.

Assignment Criteria

- Draw figures in motion.

- Create the illusion of movement through rhythm, repetition of shapes, and diagonal lines.

- Tilt and overlap objects.

- Use warm colours for the figures.

- Use cool colours for the background.

- For the background, explore abstract or dynamic ideas.

Practice with Movement

a4 paper - Fold a paper into 6 sections

pencil

After you finish, present your work to 

your teacher, explaining how you 

incorporated movement into your painting.

flowing river
a bustling city

Waves in the Ocean

Wind in the Trees

Racing Cars
Quick and slow

You can create a painting of figures in motion that conveys the illusion of movement using warm and cool colours.