In this lesson we will begin our next project which is called Anamorphic Art. Steps 1-16- Begin by drawing the bridge. Refer to the numbers, in the diagrams below, to each step with its corresponding color. Some of the steps will be applied to both sides of the bridge. Step 1- (Blue) Draw the bottom line, or […]
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. […]
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 […]
In the last class, I taught the steps to draw an ear, on a face looking to the side. Most Portraits face forward, so I will use this blog to teach you the steps required to draw an ear on a face looking straight ahead, using the reference photo above as a guide. Step […]
In this next part of the series “Portraits” I will break down the steps when drawing a mouth. *Keep in mind that this is used as a guide only and everyone has unique features, only to themselves, when drawing lips. As with anything you prepare to draw, make sure you are always using the “Check Back Method.” […]
In this next series of classes we will begin drawing “Portraits.” I will break down the features of the face beginning with the Eyes. This is a breakdown of the steps when drawing the Eye. * Keep in mind this is only a guide when you approach a Portrait, as every person has unique features […]
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, […]
In Class 6- “Still Life Drawing” Part 1 we learned how to “Block“ and “Render” your “Still Life”. The next step is to isolate the “Values” in your drawing and sketch them (lightly) in. If you are having trouble finding the values, begin with the darkest value (black) and find […]
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 […]