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Drawing Basics
- Author
- Kristen Kennedy
- Publisher
- Coalinga College
- Source
- LibreTexts
- License
- CC BY-SA
- Language
- EN
Contents· 85 sections
- 01: Part I
- 1.01: Chapter 1- Media Materials and Tools
- 1.1.01: Traditional Drawing Media
- 1.1.02: Modern and Alternative Media
- 1.1.03: Drawing Surfaces
- 1.1.04: Tools and Accessories for the Artist's Toolbox
- 1.1.05: Techniques and Applications in Drawing
- 1.1.06: Health and Safety in the Drawing Studio
- 1.1.07: Conclusion
- 1.02: Chapter 2- Observational Drawing
- 1.2.01: Observational Drawing Defined
- 1.2.02: Learning How to See
- 1.2.03: Arrangement of Your Drawing Composition
- 1.2.04: Conclusion
- 02: Part II
- 2.01: Chapter 3- Exploring Line
- 2.1.01: The Visual Element of Line
- 2.1.02: Exploring the Nuances of Line in Art- Line Quality Direction and Characteristics
- 2.1.03: The Role of Contour line in Basic Drawing
- 2.1.04: Techniques in Mark Making
- 2.1.05: Conclusion
- 2.02: Chapter 4- Exploring Value
- 2.2.01: The Visual Element of Value
- 2.2.02: The Nature of Light and Visual Perception
- 2.2.03: Concepts in Value Drawing
- 2.2.04: Selecting the Right Tools
- 2.2.05: Value Shading Techniques
- 2.2.06: Conclusion
- 2.03: Chapter 5- Drawing Using Basic Shapes
- 2.3.01: The Visual Element of Shape
- 2.3.02: Types of Shapes
- 2.3.03: Simplification of Complex Objects into Basic Shapes
- 2.3.04: Techniques for Drawing Shape
- 2.3.05: The Relationship of Shape in Composition
- 2.3.06: Example Artists and Artworks
- 2.3.07: Conclusion
- 2.04: Chapter 6- Spatial Depth
- 2.4.01: The Visual Element of Space
- 2.4.02: Techniques for Creating Spatial Depth in Drawing
- 2.4.03: Positive and Negative Space
- 2.4.04: Artist's Exploration of Space
- 2.4.05: Conclusion
- 2.05: Chapter 7- Drawing Texture
- 2.5.01: The Visual Element of Texture
- 2.5.02: Different Categories of Texture
- 2.5.03: Techniques for Depicting Texture
- 2.5.04: Drawing Media for Creating Texture
- 2.5.05: Texture of Drawing Materials
- 2.5.06: Master Works from Art History
- 2.5.07: Conclusion
- 2.06: Chapter 8- Exploring Color Illustration
- 2.6.01: The Visual Element of Color
- 2.6.02: The Color Wheel
- 2.6.03: Properties of Color-Hue Saturation and Value
- 2.6.04: Color Theory
- 2.6.05: Color Mixing Techiques
- 2.6.06: Color in Composition
- 2.6.07: Masterwork Case Studies
- 2.6.08: Conclusion
- 03: Part III
- 3.01: Chapter 9- Composition Design Principles
- 3.1.01: Defining the Design Principles
- 3.1.02: Elements of Design in Review
- 3.1.03: Important Aspects of Compositional Design
- 3.1.04: Composition Techniques and Applications
- 3.1.05: Combining Techniques for Enhanced Effect
- 3.1.06: Conclusion
- 3.02: Chapter 10- Developing Personal Expression
- 3.2.01: Defining Personal Expression
- 3.2.02: Psychological Aspects of Personal Expression
- 3.2.03: Techniques and Design Elements that Enhance Personal Expression
- 3.2.04: Influence of Personal Experiences and Cultural Backgrounds
- 3.2.05: Practical Methods for Developing Personal Style in Drawing
- 3.2.06: Historical Context of Personal Expression
- 3.2.07: Drawing in the Digital Age- Expanding Horizons of Personal Expression
- 3.2.08: Conclusion
- 3.03: Chapter 11- The Art Critique
- 3.3.01: Defining Critique and Criticism
- 3.3.02: Purposes and Benefits of the Classroom Critique
- 3.3.03: Strategies for Constructive Feedback
- 3.3.04: The Process of Evaluating Art
- 3.3.05: Objectivity and Subjectivity in Art Critique
- 3.3.06: Constructive Feedback vs. Destructive Crticism
- 3.3.07: Methods for Evaluating Art
- 3.3.08: Conclusion