Observational Drawing
Observational Drawing is drawing what you see as realistically and true to life as possible.
The goal is to see what is really there - shapes, contours, shadows, patterns, perspective, and details.
The goal is to see what is really there - shapes, contours, shadows, patterns, perspective, and details.
Shapes
The idea of using shapes it to break down what you see into individual shapes
Watch videos on how to do that here.
The idea of using shapes it to break down what you see into individual shapes
Watch videos on how to do that here.
Contours
Contours are the outlines and key detail areas of what you are looking at.
Blind contour drawing is drawing the outlines of what you see without looking down at your paper to correct where your hand is, usually without picking up your pencil.
Contour drawing is practicing drawing the outline and important details of what you see while being able to look at your drawing and adjust your pencil.
The goal for both of these is to pick up your pencil as little as possible and to not erase at all. There should also be no shading done.
Watch videos on how to do these types of drawings here.
Contours are the outlines and key detail areas of what you are looking at.
Blind contour drawing is drawing the outlines of what you see without looking down at your paper to correct where your hand is, usually without picking up your pencil.
Contour drawing is practicing drawing the outline and important details of what you see while being able to look at your drawing and adjust your pencil.
The goal for both of these is to pick up your pencil as little as possible and to not erase at all. There should also be no shading done.
Watch videos on how to do these types of drawings here.
Contour Drawing
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Blind Contour Drawing
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Shadows
Shadows are areas in which light has been blocked. Shadows are based on light sources and the shape of the object blocking the light. Most people think of cast shadows, but shadows can also appear on or within objects.
Cast Shadows are shadows cast by an object where it is blocking light.
This is a good video with a simple overview of Cast shadows for rectangular objects. All techniques for shading and shadows can be found on the Shading page under Techniques and Practice.
Shadows are areas in which light has been blocked. Shadows are based on light sources and the shape of the object blocking the light. Most people think of cast shadows, but shadows can also appear on or within objects.
Cast Shadows are shadows cast by an object where it is blocking light.
This is a good video with a simple overview of Cast shadows for rectangular objects. All techniques for shading and shadows can be found on the Shading page under Techniques and Practice.