Shape and form directed study

This is a quick 10 minute study of the form and shape of an apple and a tomato using a graphite stick. It shows different methods of achieving forms of three dimensional objects.

The shapes of the objects are very well shown through simple lines in the first study. In the next study the form is brilliantly exposed, especially on the apple as it gives off a very nice three dimensional feeling. The shadows are very well created as they show different tone values, a lighter one and a darker one. Evidently, the third study was not successful for the grid lines were not placed correctly and instead of showing a 3D view it gives off a 2D view. The last study shows a better use of the grid and is a good example of a three dimension form. On the other hand, the circular like lines might not work so well for the tomato. The shading could have been better in the last study, for it does not show the form very well. Another good way of showing shape would have been by drawing the negative spaces around the objects.