Art basics

http://goo.gl/e9N8iF “How to Draw Cool Stuff: Basics, Shading, Texture, Pattern and Optical Illusions” is the second book in the How to Draw Cool Stuff series. Inside you will find simple illustrations that cover the necessities of drawing cool stuff. Specific exercises are provided that offer step-by-step guidelines for drawing a variety of subjects. Each lesson starts with an easy-to-draw shape that will become the basic structure of the drawing. From there, each step adds elements to that…

Conceptualizing Line in Art ✔ A Look at All Types of Line in Art ✔ How to Apply Line in Art ✔ Including all Examples ✔

A good video tutorial for different colored pencil techniques. Colored Pencil Techniques color_pencil_techniques_sheet_2012

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Ever notice that your first sketch of the day is always a bit wonky? In drawing, painting, or any art, a proper warm-up is needed for the best results and improvement.

In this tutorial you will learn the sketchbook basics and how sketchbooking can help you improve your art dramatically.

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

Learn to create a flower drawing! Discover how to draw a Lily, including the delicate petals, stems and leaves.

http://goo.gl/e9N8iF “How to Draw Cool Stuff: Basics, Shading, Texture, Pattern and Optical Illusions” is the second book in the How to Draw Cool Stuff series. Inside you will find simple illustrations that cover the necessities of drawing cool stuff. Specific exercises are provided that offer step-by-step guidelines for drawing a variety of subjects. Each lesson starts with an easy-to-draw shape that will become the basic structure of the drawing. From there, each step adds elements to that…