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Drawing Techniques
Drawing Techniques:
Drawing is a visual art which can use any number of drawing instruments that make up two dimensional works of art. You have seen so may art materials in the shops I'm sure. Yet you can get pretty confused with all the different brands of art materials there are these days, not to mention knowing the quality of each brand, and which one is best for you is something you will need to learn. I know its confusing when you see so many different art supplies out there. Just remember that you are looking for the materials that are going to best suit you and your work. I guess you could say, it's like going for a suit fitting. Yes it does all get a bit technical, though if you do spend some time knowing the difference is in all those different brands of materials out there, its well worth that extra bit of study. So lets get to it.... Here are the different range of drawing materials:-
I will be having in-depth descriptions of all these major drawing materials as we go along. Just remember, Rome wasn't built in one day! so keep an eye on this page as I get more done, ok.... "By the way, if you would like to know about what drawing tool is better for what style of art you are doing. You will learn more in my free newsletter "pet art newsletter" . Come and join us. Now, dry media is associated with drawing such a chalk, which can also be used in pastel painting. Also drawing can be done in a liquid form applied with brushes or pens. Remember the old pen and Ink! I have chatted to you before in other pages of this site about some other areas of drawing in Learn to Draw So I will not go over some areas which we have already discussed, you can always go back to Learn to Draw if you feel you need to go over anything again while reading this section.
"Indian River" Arist-Andrea Balch
Traditionally drawings were mainly monochrome, and with all the different art materials that are out now, such as colored- pencils, almost cross the boundary to painting ,just because they color. Almost, not entirely though. Drawing in the old days was mainly a means to an end, the use of building up a structure; an idea onto canvas These sketches were more-or-less the result of a finished painting. With a finished piece of art work, drawing or sketching was a also a problem solver; a way of putting down ideas on paper, an "idea collector" you could almost say. And of course, we can't leave out composition, it was often the means of execution in the process of a painting in its early stages. Drawing Surfaces There is also the variety of different drawing surfaces. We are at different qualities, grades and sizes of papers ranging from expensive to inexpensive, Varying in texture, hue, acidity, and strength when wet. Smooth paper is good for detail, but a rougher textured paper surface will hold the drawing material more adequately; thus creating distinct finishes for deeper contrast that you will really enjoy working with. Pen and Ink Work For Pen and Ink work, you would be best using plain paper for practicing your drawing on. I would suggest that you buy a drawing board when you can, or even an easel. As this will help the correction of distortion in perspective when drawing. You will find that drawing on a flat surface, can seem more difficult, than drawing on an angle where you feel more comfortable with drawing what is straight in front of you, as you will be drawing on an angle which also aligns with what you are seeing in front of you. Though you don't need to go out and get your drawing board right this moment. I remember the time I started drawing as a child, and all I had was a flat table to work on. Though spend a little time on your drawings then think about going out to get one. I bet you have never thought about art when it comes to being either right handed or left handed. And it does affect you in certain ways. Typically an animal drawing will be drawn face first either right or left of your drawing, depending on which hand the artist favours. A right-handed artist will want to work from the right to the left, so to avoid smearing their image. I have also found this myself being right handed, I feel more comfortable starting an animal form the right continuing on towards the left. I' sure you have found this yourself, if you think about it. It just feels more natural.
With Ink, some Drawing Technique Methods that you would typically use is:
Now these can be used in a method called broken-hatching, where you create a form of lighter tones, try experimenting with these ones. Also don't just go with straight lines try to curve them as well. This will give you the effect of a rounded form which you will need when applying the rounded forms of animals.
Now when we talk of a Sketch what do you think of., when did it originally came about? it was a way for artists to put their thoughts on paper. Just as a scientist might have written down his formulas. The artist used his own language of sketch which permanently kept his ideas on paper for him to come back to. Rather something, don't you think..... Blending Is using an implement to soften, smudge, or spread your original pencil strokes in your drawing. Even freshly applied ink can be smudged if you are quick enough. How about tissue, I have used this myself, and found it very good. I used to tear of bits of tissue and twist it so that I could work wit in small areas. A kneaded eraser is also effective, and also a chamois which is useful for creating smooth textures, and also for removing material to lighten up your work in our drawings. Spray Fixative You will probably need a Spray Fixative which will preserve your image. Especially when it comes to charcoal which is quite messy. What I used to do when I had finished a drawing that was easily smudged, and if I did not have any fixative at the time, was to put a piece of paper on top of my work in between the pages of my drawing book. You will find that this will stop the drawing from becoming smudged or transferring itself onto the following paper leaflet in your drawing folder. Spray-on fixative is clear, and once sprayed on will hold your fix your medium onto the sheet and prevent your drawing from smearing. What I do is hold the spray can fairly high from the page when spraying, so that the spray settles onto your paper finely, if your hold your spray can too close to your paper, you will find that you will get great blotches of spray in one surface area. And it also has a tendency to un a bit if the spray cannot be soaked by the paper any more. So it's a good idea to get used to the power of your spray can and don't forget to have a well ventilated area when spraying as well. You are going to have fun experimenting with different art materials, as you move farther into drawing, and will find what best suits you. Though don't become ridged in your use of materials, as you experiment you will find your own way in how to use these materials that will best for you.
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