Drawing principles

Getting started with sketching. Warm-ups for hand-eye coordination with practical exercises. I write this article as a roadmap into how to get started with sketching, it's basically about the creative and cognitive process that comes with sketching or

Directions:Find at least 4 objects that are basic forms (squares, cones, circles, cylinders).Set them up in an interesting composition with 1 light source.Create a pencil drawing from direct observation.Include a background and fill the whole page.Use a full range of values to illustrate chiaroscuro.Pyramidal (triangular) shaped compositions work

principles of art handout. if i ever want to start teaching art again... or just my kids, maybe

Art principles

For the Principles of Design I did balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, and rhythm. The hardest I thought was rhythm because you had to combine movement and pattern together.

Rule of thirds-grid divided into 9 rectangles creating 4 intersections where a primary focal point is placed within one intersection thus creating an interesting a symmetrical composition

Shading techniques: 1 and 2:

Value scales using line

How to draw shadow in perspective. With these basica you can figure out all the shadows in your background. Working on the next patreon…