Project 2: Cornell Box Drawing (Part 2)

Use the box as a reference image to make a drawing. Refer to it at eye-level so that the drawing shows just what is inside the box and none of its outside surroundings. Crop your paper so that it's the same proportion as your box. Use a 22 x 30" sheet of quality paper (at least that large) and draw your still-life as realistically as possible using value drawing with lighting and cast shadows.
Use whatever materials you would like- but remember that sometimes keeping it simple is best. What's most important is an emphasis on good drawing skills- keeping things in proportion and nice rendering to give this work a trompe-l'œil quality. Also try to use media that will work best with the imagery you are using. Look at Kelly's drawing below, where she uses strong black and whites to tell a story with her objects- giving them a dramatic film noir quality.
If you'd like to use color- keep a limited palette. Check out Hayley's work below where she uses pinks and yellows in selective areas.

Hayley Tomlinson

Kelly Colligan