Life Drawing: Using Colour

To create these pieces of work, I have been focusing on the uses of colour. For my first piece, I have  drawn the man standing up. The medium that I have used for this drawing is coloured pencil. I think that I've used this medium effectively as I have added lighting and shadows to the body. To apply the use of shadows, I used different amounts of pressure when using my coloured pencil. Also, when applying shadows to the drawing, I made the outline of different shapes. I did this because the shape and position of the shadow can change. To improve this piece, I should of added more detail to the face as the facial features appear quite faint. 

For my second piece of work, I have drawn the man sitting. I believe that this drawing is more successful compared to the first one. This is because I have added more detail to this drawing. There is more uses of  shadows. This can be seen on the arms, chest and neck. However, I still needed to apply shadows to the face. Another improvement would be the hands. I think that the shape of the hands could of been altered. To make this piece, I have used the same medium. I think I should of tried using  a different colour or medium to show variation. 

When producing my final drawing, I used the same medium but I've used more than one colour. I think that I have used this medium effectively as I've added the uses of mark making and pattern on the trousers. Also, I have used the same uses of mark making within small parts of the background. I think that this final drawing has the most amounts of detail. This is based on how I've added lighting and shadows on the body and the face. Also, I have used both colours to suggest these elements. To improve this drawing, I should of altered the spacing between the facial features as they are too close together. Also, I should of tried experimenting with different mediums.