This exercise is a study of Michelangelo's figure drawings that focused on the upper body. I traced over them with graphite and added in the emphasized rib cage, spinal column, and pelvis areas along with the terms for each specific area in order to show how those internal body parts appear to be moving in Michelangelo's drawings.

This drawing is the third in-class model observation drawing
done so far of the same model as in the earlier pictures

This is the second 30 minute in class drawing
done from observation of a model. Each of these
30 minute drawings are done on different days

This drawing is the first of the 30 minute drawings
done during class of a model.

The first two pieces that I posted are highlights from my Industrial Design classes last semester. I have switched my major into Studio now.

The third piece is a special piece I made after a service trip down to a poor town in Louisiana. It reflects my experience there. It is a mix of different things and people who made memories for my service trip group.

The next four pieces are done for fun. The first three of the four don't have any deep personal meaning. They're mean to be in the style of concept art and character development. The last piece is also done for fun but it's a picture from memory of my BMX bike (I drew it on the 9 hour car ride to Louisiana). One of my favorite hobbies is BMX flatland biking, so making the piece has a level of personal connection.

Ryan L. Smith's Life Drawing I blog

Hello,

The first of the following pieces of artwork are various works I have done before the beginning of my Life Drawing I class (fall semester 2008). The pieces after those are a record of the work done in the class from start to finish.

Thank you,

Ryan