The Complete Guide to Drawing for Beginners. Yoshiko Ogura

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СКАЧАТЬ any shape you like. It is a given that its job is to erase, but

       it also plays an additive role. You draw and erase con-

       stantly as you work on a drawing. Quite often you are

       using the eraser to create and add detail. Hence, it can be

       considered a “white pencil.”

      Cut the eraser

      When you take your kneaded eraser out of the package,

       cut it into the right size for you. As you can see in the

       image below, the eraser is just the right size to be held

       with ease. If the eraser is too small, the eraser will deform

       as you use it, or smear on the paper. Have your erasers

       prepared in advance and ready to use in order to reduce

       distractions while you’re drawing.

      Knead the eraser

      To prepare your eraser

       for use, hold it in your

       hand to warm it up and

       massage the eraser into a

       shape that is easy for you

       to hold.

Checking the paper surface

      Identifying the front and back

      Front

      Smooth to the

       touch

      The paper you use should have distinct front and back

       surfaces. There’s the rougher side, and the smoother

       side. The smooth side is the front, and the rough side

       is the back. It might be hard to discern at first, so you

       might want to ask someone else for their opinion.

      Back

      Rough to the

       touch

      Paper surfaces

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      Having good posture

      Keep to one vantage point

      It is important to keep your vantage point consistent.

       Once you choose to draw at a certain angle, stick to that

       angle and view position. If you keep changing positions,

       you will lose the perspective you were using.

      When drawing objects on the table

      Sit squarely in your chair and keep your back straight.

       Keep your face at a right angle to the paper—refer to

       image below.

      When using an easel

      Set the object at a 45 degree angle to the easel. Set the

       object in front of you, where you can easily view it. It

       is also important to set the object on the proper side. If

       you place the object on the same side that you hold your

       pencil, your viewpoint may shift. Be mindful of where

       you place the object.

      Drawing incorporates your hands, eyes and brain. It

       is quite work, so take 10 minute breaks every hour.

       Taking proper breaks is the

       shortcut to improvement.

      Positioning your subject

      Place the object directly in front of you instead of

       to the side. Set your eraser and other tools on the

       side you find convenient.

      Part

1

      The Basics

      Master this collection of fundamental skills

       before proceeding to the lessons.

      Getting to Know Your Tools

      You wouldn’t call someone you just met a “close friend” until you got to know them well. It’s no differ-

       ent with your drawing tools. Get to know how your tools can serve you. The better you know them, the

       more you can use them to their full potential. This is one step to improving your skills.

How to hold the pencil

      The basic way to hold the pencil

      Don’t grip on the pencil too firmly, and relax your hand.

       Use your thumb, index finger and middle finger to hold the

       pencil. This way allows you to move the pencil in broad

       motions.

      Move your arm and shoulder

      In order to draw long lines easily, you must move

       your entire arm. It is important to also move your

       wrist. Just like when playing ping-pong, you move

       your entire arm for a stroke.

      Move the arm

       and shoulder.

      When drawing in

       smaller areas, move

       just the wrist.

      Holding the pencil when drawing details

      When you are trying to draw with bolder lines, or adding fine details,

       hold the pencil as you would to write. Adjust your grip as needed.

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      Hand, eye and pencil coordination

      This exercise will help you explore making different strokes. Practice

       on a large sheet of paper СКАЧАТЬ