In class we discussed in detail the Elements of Art. Line– can evoke emotion depending on how you use it. For example, horizontal lines are quiet and peaceful, vertical lines signify strength and power, diagonal lines imply movement and speed, and free form lines express feeling free, individuality and creativity. Space– the illusion of depth […]
OVERLAPPING ONE POINT PERSPECTIVE Class 3- We discussed 2 different ways to achieve depth in a drawing…. Overlapping 1 Point Perspective OVERLAPPING – Occurs when objects are placed in front of or behind another creating the illusion of depth. 1. Begin by drawing a bottle. […]
Class 2– We talked about two important parts of making art; drawing and composing or combining technique with creativity. Here are 2 ways to practice drawing what you see. 1. Blind Contour Drawing (use your shield) 2. The Check Back Method (1, 2, look at your paper, 4) Begin drawing simple lines and move to […]
Wednesday in class we talked about Value and the different ways to achieve it to make your drawings more realistic. Practice doing Value Studies with each of these techniques. 1. Shading 2. Hatching 3. Cross-Hatching 4. Squiggles 5. Circles 6. Stippling We also did a study using erasers (white plastic,kneaded) to create […]