This project looks challenging but, in fact, is not. If you understand the rules of One Point Perspective you will be fine. *If you need to brush up on your skills, type 1 Point Perspective in the Search Bar at the top of my page and it will take you to the lesson. We will be applying […]
“Halloween Still Life” is a project that each student can personalize by carving/drawing their own face/image on the pumpkin in the “Still Life.” We will be using a pencil (HB, F, B) to initially draw the pumpkin, candle, and table cloth. The project uses colored pencils, colored pencil blender, black and white charcoal, stumps, kneaded […]
Beginning Art Project Art 1 Project Art 2 Project This Project is to illustrate the Power of a Line. The project begins with a continuous line that will eventually fill up the entire page. The trick is not to get caught in a corner or cross over to get out of the corner. I know […]
Drawing a 1 Point Perspective: Cityscape is easy, if you just follow the rules. I didn’t complete this Cityscape, in class, because I want you to follow these step by step instructions to give you a foundation to build upon (no pun intended) and create a unique Cityscape on your own. Step 1- Draw a Horizon Line […]
In White Wolf Part 3- We will draw the White Wolf and add any touch ups needed to complete the drawing. Step 1- Carefully remove the Frisket off the wolf. Before you begin to render the wolf, remember to cover your drawing with a piece of paper to protect your hand from smudging the background. […]
In order to draw realistically, you must know the techniques to depict the Texture of an object you are rendering. So what is Texture? It is the look and feel of an object. There are 3 basic surfaces: Hard, Soft, and Rough. These are 7 ways an Artist achieves Texture which can be used separately or combined. 1. […]
In Part 2 we will pick up where we left off in “Portraits”- Putting All The Parts Together-Part 1 and complete the steps to finish the Portrait of Marilyn Monroe. You may wonder why there are three images of Marilyn Monroe when I am drawing only one Portrait of her? As an Artist, you have the freedom to […]
For the past few weeks we have been breaking down Facial Features to study the unique qualities each feature possesses. It is now time to use a “real life” example and put all the steps together, including adding, subtracting, or altering steps to fit the subject you chose to draw. The “Check Back Method” will […]
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” Thoreau
There are many different types of hair, hairstyles, and shapes of heads. There are basic steps when you begin to draw hair. This lesson can be used as a guide, for you, when you begin to draw the Portrait you personally chose for class. This post is a recap of Wednesday’s lesson. Step 1- […]