Week 1 - Shape language + Syd Mead study

This week we were exploring some basic shape language as well as some value studies. We also get the opportunity to study Syd Mead! I studied him heavily back in High school for my IB extended essay. His use of color has always influenced me and his futuristic shapes are also ahead of their time

I started off by doing this set of value studies.



I followed by continuing the shape studies we started in class. This was refreshing because I don't always draw out shapes in my work and it's good to practice.



I then did a study of two posed mannequins (found the reference on google). I've always struggled with anatomy and linework (because mostly I just paint in a shape and edit + I work straight with color). This study proved that I really need to study more anatomy and get more confident with my linework.

For the study, I estimated the rough size of the mannequins using straight lines. I then did a basic block using blue for the male and orange for the female. I then did a rough sketch followed by a more refined "linework".



Lastly, I did this study of one of Syd Mead's US Steel illustrations. I absolutely love the color in this piece.



I focused on the emergency vehicle. I think I got the basic shape down but there's still room to improve my translation skills.