1 Point Perspective – “Room with Table”

These are the steps, using 1 Point Perspective, to draw a 3 Dimensional room. Step 1- Draw a square. *Make sure the Vertical and Horizontal lines are Straight and equal. Step 2- Draw a  Horizon Line about a one third down and a Vanishing Point in the center.    Step 3- Take your pencil and put it […]

“Still Life Drawing” Part 3

In “Still Life Drawing” Part 2 we isolated the darkest and lightest Values and drew them in. The next step is to use your Value Finder and locate the middle values. *It is very important you identify the texture and the technique you plan on using to lay in your Value. In the pictures below, […]

“Still Life” Drawing – Part 1

Using the “Still Life” you arranged in class there are basic steps you must learn in order to draw a traditional composition while still maintaining “your style” or “fingerprint” unique to you as an artist. To save time, I added a grid to the photo. You can do this on a tablet when you edit […]

Analyzing our Compositions

In our last class we analyzed the Art pieces you created using the “Check Back Method” to draw the free form line, I gave you in class, as the starting point for your compositions. Every piece was unique, well thought out and creative! As I discussed the Elements and Principles of Art, I was impressed […]