Fine Art
Fine Art
Fine Art: Drawing
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Fine Art: Drawing
Section: Basic of Drawing
- Drawing is a fundamental skill in fine art. It involves creating pictures on surfaces using lines or marks.
- Materials used in drawing can range from graphite pencils, charcoal, coloured pencils, to chalks and inks.
- The basis for successful drawing lies in observation. Careful observation of the subject matter is vital in bringing out the details and establishing proportions correctly.
Section: Elements of Drawing
- Line is an important element of drawing. Lines define shapes and provide the framework for your drawing.
- Shape and form refer to the area enclosed by lines. Shapes are two-dimensional (length and width), while forms are three-dimensional (length, width and depth).
- Texture in drawing refers to the perceived surface quality of your work. It could be implied by using lines and shading.
- Perspective in drawing provides the illusion of depth and distance. It's what makes a two-dimensional drawing appear three-dimensional.
- Shading or value deals with the lightness or darkness of areas in a drawing. It helps in creating depth and dimension.
Section: Techniques in Drawing
- Stippling entails creating a pattern using small dots to suggest depth and form.
- Hatching and cross-hatching involve creating density and shadow using repetitive lines.
- Blending is a technique used to produce smooth transitions between tones.
- Scumbling is a method where a thin or broken layer of colour is brushed over another colour.
Section: Styles in Drawing
- Realistic style involves creating drawings that are highly detailed and closely resemble real-life objects.
- Abstract style doesn't try to represent an accurate depiction of reality. Instead, it uses shapes, colours, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect.
- Surrealist style is characterised by bizarre, dream-like imagery.
- Cubist style abstracts form by viewing the subject from multiple viewpoints simultaneously.
Section: Evaluating Drawings
- When evaluating a drawing, composition, proportions, use of space, balance of elements, and use of shading or colour should be considered.
- Personal interpretation and style also play a big role in the value of a drawing.
- Being able to constructively critique your own work or the work of others is an important skill in fine art.
