Question

A comic book is to be illustrated that tells the story of Rohan. In the morning, when he goes to school, Rohan looks like the image given below, well dressed with combed hair and ironed clothes. But by the time he returns home, like any playful young boy, he has a dishevelled look with dirt and grime all over. In summer he loves to shoot mangoes out of the tree with his catapult and during monsoon he loves to play football despite the puddles.
Create separate illustrations of the character in the following two situations:
1. Rohan shooting the mango out of the tree. (10 marks)
2. Rohan kicking the football oblivious of the muddy ground after rains. (10 marks)
Additional Instructions:
Make a line drawing using only pencils. Do not use any kind of colour.
Do not illustrate the surroundings, but only the boy and what he is physically interacting with. Do not draw the tree or the entire playground but only the catapult and immediate floor he is standing on if the composition requires it.
Evaluation criteria:

Ability to keep the character consistent
Expression and body gesture of the character
Line quality and finish of the drawing

Hint:

Before starting the final drawings, make a few quick thumbnail sketches to explore different poses and compositions for each scenario. Focus on creating a strong "line of action" — an imaginary line that runs through the character's body — to make the poses more dynamic and expressive.

Answer 1

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question requires the creation of two dynamic character sketches based on a given character model ("Rohan"). The evaluation focuses on maintaining the character's appearance while accurately portraying different actions, emotions, and gestures, as well as the technical quality of the drawing.

Step 2: Approach and Guidelines:
Part 1: Rohan shooting the mango out of the tree.

Character Consistency: Start by studying the base image of Rohan. Maintain his key features: hairstyle (though it can be slightly messy as he is playing), facial structure, and general proportions. Since he is playing in summer, his clothes should be different from his school uniform but should still look like they belong to the same character.
Expression and Gesture: This action requires concentration. His expression should be focused, with narrowed eyes looking up towards the target. The body gesture should be dynamic: one arm holding the catapult steady, the other arm pulled back, stretching the band. The body should be tensed and balanced, suggesting he is aiming carefully.
Interaction: Draw Rohan holding a catapult. A small patch of ground can be drawn to anchor the figure.
Line Quality: Use confident, clean lines. Vary the line weight to suggest form and shadow. The finish should be neat.
Part 2: Rohan kicking the football oblivious of the muddy ground after rains.

Character Consistency: Again, ensure the character is recognizably Rohan. As he's playing in the monsoon, his clothes would be wet and muddy. His hair should be disheveled and wet.
Expression and Gesture: The expression should be one of joy, excitement, or intense focus on the game, showing he is "oblivious" to the mud. The body gesture should be at the peak of the action of kicking a football. One leg should be swinging forward to strike the ball, while the other provides support. Arms should be out for balance. The pose should convey a strong sense of motion.
Interaction: Draw Rohan in the act of kicking a football. To show the context, draw splashes of mud and water around his feet and on the ball.
Line Quality: Use fluid, energetic lines to capture the motion. The finish should be clean, but the drawing can have a dynamic, slightly rougher feel to match the energy of the scene.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The final submission should consist of two separate pencil drawings on the answer sheet. The first drawing will show Rohan aiming a catapult upwards with a focused expression. The second will show Rohan in a dynamic pose kicking a football, with mud splashing, and an expression of joyful abandon. Both drawings must clearly be of the same character shown in the reference image.