For this first summative project, you will be given some suggested options to show what you've learned about contour line and "Training Your Eyes to See."  Remember, draw lightly, don't worry about mistakes, and have fun!
Choice #1
Draw a contoured structure of tubes and tunnels.  Have your forms interweave and create a sense of depth.  Be sure to fill the majority of the paper surface.  Must show a sense of value and shading of tonal ranges.
Process:
Begin by drawing a minimum of 5 overlapping shapes (circles, squares, triangles, etc).
Then, think about how you would turn these shapes into 3D forms by adding imaginary contours as tubes or tunnels (i.e: in the head of the drawing to the right).  Have the forms interact visually.
​Choice #2
​Draw a blind contour of your own, or another person's portrait.  You may work from life or a photograph.  This is supposed to look wacky so don't be too hard on yourself.  Please be sure to draw big enough so that the blind contour lines fit well within the picture plane of your composition.  Lastly, add smooth shading (from our practice sheet) to the drawing to give it a realistic feel.  
Get Some Help & Keep it Real!
Be sure to use a photograph of the person you are drawing as a reference for shading and realism.
Choice #3
Draw a series of 3 or more of the same object, as contour lines, that represent you in some way to depict movement and rhythm within the composition.  Movement and Rhythm go hand in hand with Repetition, so as long as you have a motif of repeated objects, it will work!  Your work must show a use of at least 2 different shading techniques we practiced in class.  
Choice #4
Create a complex contour study of one of your hands or feet.  Use line to accentuate the contours of the form.  Essentially, line should create the form through hatching and contour hatching.  Your drawing should feel like a resolved art piece, not a sketch.  
Push it Further
Then, once you have the hand or foot drawn, add to your drawing as if it were interacting with something or someone.
Choice #5
Self-taught artist Sofia Bonati captures nuanced expressions and personalities of a variety of female characters while also integrating them into abstracted environments and patterns. Her illustrations most often feature solo subjects melded with thunderclouds, dizzying mazes, and floral patterns. 
This option will include a minimum of 25% of the work demonstrating realistic blending and shadows while the remainder of the work is constructed of contour lines, cross contour, or pointillism.
Push it Further
Choice #6
This is essentially the opposite of option of number 5.
This option will include a minimum of 25% of the work  of the work is constructed of contour lines, cross contour, or pointillism while the majority of the image demonstrates realistic blending and shadows.
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Choice #7
​Draw a series of 5 - 7 blind contour or contour line drawings of a subject (topic) of your choice.  However, these need to be objects, not cartoon characters, not logos, not copyrighted pop culture imagery.  Each drawing should be done in marker on it's own sheet of transparency film.  Then, organize the drawings by overlapping them in a unique and visual engaging way.  Finally, use an overhead projector to project your drawings onto your drawing paper.  To finish the composition, shade and add details to your drawing while using a minimum of 3 shading techniques from the practice sheet.