Drawing the Human Figure chapter 12
This drawing has a very solid sculptural quality, which is the result of the very definite pattern of light and shadow. The sensi-
tive rendering of the half tones between the light and shadow plays an important role in creating a feeling of roundness in
the various forms of the figure. This is especially noticeable in the head of the model, where there is a very gradual transition
from shadow to highlight. Another effective device that enhances the three-dimensionality of the head is the manner with
which Aristides allowed the shadow side to be “lost” in the cast shadow adjacent to it, which makes the form turn away from
the viewer. The final result of this skillful rendering is a figure that has a great sense of weight and appears to be firmly resting
on the surface on which it is lying.
Sutherland 3 Resting,by Juliette Aristides, courtesy of the artistCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE