This figure drawing by Cody is exceptionally expressive and was made with vigor. I really enjoy the variety of line weight that he has created through the pressure of his marks. Also interesting is the way he has chosen to arrange the figure in the space. The composition of this piece really reminds me of the figurative work that Alberto Giacometti did in the 1950's (very centralized and surrounded by an atmosphere of gestural marks). Overall, I found this drawing to be much more expressive than the usual "long-pose" figure drawings that are created by my Art III students.
This drawing by Jeb is equally impressive, but has been made in a much more meticulous and calculated manner. Compositionally, there are several similarities between these two drawings, but the making of the marks couldn't be more different (yet neither is a more correct than the other). It is clear when viewing this drawing that Jeb has control of his space, his pencil, and his vision.
The part of the drawing that get my attention the most is the arm of the figure that has been carefully rendered in a manner that alludes to the marks made by the old masters. Jeb has followed directions carefully, not letting the rendered areas become "shaded", and has carefully hatched his values with exactitude. The manner in which he has hatched is very academic and of exceptional quality. Also interesting is the way that he has purposely chosen to leave areas of the drawing un-rendered, in much the same fashion that Jim Dine had done with his early drawings of tools. If you haven't seen those drawings by Jim Dine, look them up! You'll be impressed, I promise.
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