Future Topics

Below, Existing topics are listed as links and can used as a Site Map of existing pages and related links. Those topics not listed as a Link are pending. As topics are added they will list under the appropriate heading below.

The Last topics added where: PDF Downloads, Inspired Art by Artists: Thyrza Stott & Willie Strydom.

The forthcoming Topics in no particular order are: 1-Point Perspective - e-Books: on Art of Perspective.

•   Pencil Art is a transcript of basic drawing requirements.
•   Pencil Shading is a transcript on techniques and methods of shading.
•   Erasing Pencil deals with the types of erasers, 'the mistake' & itching.
•   Pencil Drawing is a router to all drawing methods.

     •   Hatching 
     •   Soft Textures 
     •   Sandstone 
     •   Layering 
     •   Masking 
     •   Rough Textures 
     •   Toning 

     •   An alternative to the above series has
         been compiled into a compact slide show
         Drawing Techniques
 

     •    Drawing Lesson is a 3 part series of
          tutorial pages on the structure and
          composition of the pencil study.

         •   Drawing Process demonstrates practical methods in pencil art.
             •   The Artist's touch deals with the artist's style of drawing.

         •   Space & Movement deals with the composition of a pencil
             study.
             •   Draw Movement

             •   What to Draw is a guideline example of how to find what to
                  draw.

             •  Draw Perspectives

                  •  1 Point Perspectives.
                  •  2 Point Perspectives.
                  •  3 Point Perspectives.
                  •  Multi Point Perspectives.
                  •  Perspectives of different shapes.
                  •  Axonometric Projections.
                  •  Axonometric Illustrations.

             •  Draw Portraits & Draw Portraits 2
                  •  Dimensions of the human face.
                  •  Draw Skin Tone.
                  •  Draw Skin Textures.
                  •  Draw Hair.
                  •  Features.
             •   Nudes
             •   Land & Seascapes
             •   Wildlife
                  •  Draw Fur.
             •   Other

•   In context Glossary on pencil art.

• The Drawing Q&A offers you the opportunity to ask your own questions
   on techniques, How to draw… and composition of a pencil study.

• Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ)

• Art Dictionary.

Creating art is not a light bulb moment. As with any creative activity, it takes a complex mix of practical abilities, experience and personal issues to develop the artist.

•   Fine Art. How does the classic definition of Art fit into the modern
    world? The dimensions of art in our life today has become so wide and
    varied, that it has becomes difficult to comprehend.

     •   Artistic Creativity 
     •   What is a Masterpiece 

•   The Artist. What attributes of an artist creative abilities come
    naturally, and what are nurtured?

     •   Your Creativity 
     •   Exercise to boost your creativity 
     •   Inspired Art 
        •   By: Thyrza Stott 
        •   By: Willie Strydom 
     •   Creative Exercises 
     •   The Artist's Touch

•   Art.The question as to what art is, is as varied as the explanation
    of beauty. Why is that?

•   Pencil Portraits Being true to what is real, &
        an appreciation for the individual is what
        makes commissioned portraits so
        interesting.

       If you wish to commission a portrait
         review the following:

     •    Portrait Types
     •    Portrait Gallery
     •    Portrait Prices
     •    How to Order Portraits
     •    Portrait Order Form

•   Other Commissions

•    Pencil Portraits
•    Pencil Nudes
•    Mixed Media

•   Tutorial

     •   See Online Drawing
     •   See Drawing Lesson
     •   See Practical Applications

•   Drawings. These are a time laps simulation of how the actual study
        was drawn. To appreciate the process review Pencil Art – Start to
          Finish.

     •    Namibian Desert Elephant (See below)
     •    Bull Elephant & Select: How to Start and where to finish a study.
     •    Nude with Roses

     •   On You Tube:

             •    Portrait of Wine Taster
             •    Swallow tail Bee-eaters
             •    Nude on the beach
             •    Shadows on a nude

In closing, it is important to recognize the artist as an individual. He or she is one of a kind, with unique powers and abilities to create something distinctive.

Future topics give you outline of a number of topics discussed within these pages. Any one of which could be seen as being significantly relevant to any one artist. However, it is the integration or interaction of these topics that become the focal point of this site.

To find a balance on any issue one has to take into account both the pro’s & con’s before a happy medium can be found. Moreover, it is important to recognize that process is for every artist different, if not, a unique experience.

Keep an eye out for the best is still to come.