The Complete Guide to Drawing for Beginners. Yoshiko Ogura

Чтение книги онлайн.

СКАЧАТЬ studies. Classical Greek and Renaissance sculp-

      tures are typically used as prototypes.

      Reflected light Diffuse light that has been bounced

       back from the surface or surfaces closest to the object.

       By depicting reflected light, you can impart a realistic

       three-dimensional effect to the subject. See page 28.

      Saturation The degree of color depth. Vivid colors ex-

      hibit high saturation, and faded colors exhibit low

       saturation.

      Shade The darker area on an object when light from the

       light source has been blocked by something (including

       parts of the object itself). See page 28.

      Shadow Shadows are cast on the side of an object

       opposite to the light source. See page 28.

      Shaping Roughing in the shape and shades of the ob-

      ject at the outset of a drawing project.

      Skeletal Structure The underlying structure of verte-

      brates, comprised of the jointed bones and cartilage.

       Drawing accurate human or animal forms is much easier

       if you are able to envision the skeleton as you draw.

      Sketching The act of drawing quickly, primarily with

       simple lines and no shading, capturing the features

       and poses of subjects such as people and animals. Also

       called Croquis (pronounced “croaky”) drawing. See

       page 114.

      Sketch lines Light lines quickly put down when rough-

      ing in a shape. They help the artist gradually ascertain

       where the edges of the object being drawn should

       appear in the finished drawing.

      Space In the real world, a three-dimensional expanse

       that we all inhabit. In drawing, techniques must be used

       to emulate the look of three-dimensional space, such

       as using contrasting bold and thin lines, dark and light

       tones, and sharp and fuzzy details. See page 35.

      Structure The individual underlying shapes that together

       form the overall shape of an object. For drawing

       people and animals, it is important to understand how

       the skeleton and muscles fit together to affect the bal-

      ance and form of the subject.

      Surface The visible part of the object you are drawing.

       The surface is gradually roughed in and refined with

       shading, highlights, shadows, textures and other details

       to present a realistic representation of the physical

       object being drawn. See page 38.

      Texture The visual representation of the tactile feel of

       the real-world subject through the skillful application of

       pencils and the kneaded eraser. See page 34.

      Three-dimensional effect The illusion of depth created

       through the use of perspective, shading, and using bold,

       dark, sharp lines on parts of the drawing that are to

       appear closer to the viewer and thin, light, fuzzy lines on

       parts of the drawing that are to appear farther from the

       viewer.

      Tone The color of the surface of an object. The play of

       light and shadows across the surface of the object being

       drawn is emulated through the use of gradation, with

       shades of gray mimicking the color saturation of the

       subject.

      Vanishing point A point on the horizon of a drawing to

       which receding parallel lines converge. See page 56.

      9

      Let’s Start Drawing!

      At first, drawing might seem like a trivial pastime, but learning to draw well

       can greatly enrich your life. Enjoyable in and of itself, drawing is also an im-

       portant stepping stone to other related skills. It hones your hand-eye coordi-

       nation, increases your understanding of how balance and good composition

       appeal to the eye, and sharpens your perception of the things around you and

       how they relate to each other.

      Your drawings don’t have to be extravagant to be beautiful or interesting.

       Drawing is simply a way to artfully capture a scene or subject, or even express

       what’s in your mind’s eye. You can use your imagination to put unseen worlds

       on paper using this valuable skill.

      Every part of the act of drawing can be meaningful. For example, it’s thera-

       peutic to pare back the wood of a dull pencil as you reveal a fresh, sharp point.

       When I analyze an object I’m about to draw, I hold my breath for a brief few

       seconds, so I can keep still. In that moment, I can feel my mind become clear

       and calm. When drawing a long line, I move my shoulders as if

       СКАЧАТЬ