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By Jacobina O.
Price $297.
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Introduction
Some people like to draw flowers, some people are crazy about drawing other
people. There are artists who completely focus on drawing buildings, cityscapes
or boats. To draw something really good takes prolonged focus and various ways
to view your subject matter. The more you hone into what you like, the more you
will discover. Whatever you choose, once you get in the habit of seeing, you will
never look at mundane things the same again. You actually will develop
mindfulness and scan the world with a heightened sensitivity.
Course Description
1) The general idea
We touched on the principle of negative space, Where there is an inside there is
an outside. The line is like a border between two shapes. There are five basic
skills of drawing.
1. Edges
2. Spaces
3. Relationships
4. Lights and shadows
5. The Gestalt (The whole together)
2) The chair
The drawing of a mundane object like a chair seems too easy. You already know
what the chair looks like, so why bother? But let’s dive deeper into this subject
because these are lessons in perspective. Drawing a chair is as much about
composition as it is about negative spaces
3) A corner in your house/relationships
Drawing furniture next to a door or a hallway might look like a daunting task but
you are ready for it. We use measuring tools that have been used for centuries
by many artists to get the right proportions.
4) Draw a person/relationships
By a lack of live models, this portion of the class is theoretical and we will use
line templates and measuring tools to give you an idea of how to structure the
features and hair without getting into much detail too fast.
5) Light and shadows
Always know where the light is coming from. When there is direct sunlight you
might want to stop within an hour, because the subject has changed dramatically.
Also include background and other interference.
6) Self portrait
Using a large mirror and one spot light draw your own face using everything you
have learned thus far. Start with a light outline and measure the spaces between
eyes and eye and ear.
Questions?