This document provides guidance on observing angles in figure drawings, including the angles of limbs relative to the torso and within limbs, angles of figures relative to background shapes, and angles in shadows and where body parts meet. It also lists artists like Giacometti, Jim Dine, Richard Diebenkorn, and students whose stick figure drawings demonstrate effective use of angles. Students are assigned homework to complete a master study of one of Diebenkorn's figure drawings in stick and ink format.

1. ANGLES IN FIGURE CONSTRUCTION
STICK & INK DRAIWNG

2. The skeletal
structure is rigid and
provides angular
elements

7. Observe the angles of limbs relative to torso and angles within limbs

11. Observe the angles of the figure in relation to the background shapes (artist unknonwn)

13. Look for angles in shadows and where ankles and wrists meet legs and arms

14. Stick & Ink - Stella Von Klan

15. Angles in shading
Giacometti

16. Jim Dine

17. Stick Drawing
(student)

18. Stick Drawing
(student)

19. Stick Drawing
Aaron Brady

20. Aaron Brady

21. Stick Drawing
with ink wash
(Student)

22. HOMEWORK:
Do a master study
in stick & ink of a
Richard Diebenkorn
figure drawing

23. Richard Diebenkorn