Pencil Drawing Tutorials
There are two distinct sides to creating art. The first is the practical know-how the artist must acquire, and the second is the artist. Between the two is a vast mix of techniques and abilities the artist uses to create their art. Much of the pleasure and success of any art hinges on that collection of techniques and abilities. It is something the artists have to discover for themselves through knowledge acquired either through text and the like or, through experimentation and practice. This experience and knowledge the artist gathers through this process is very important, if not fundamental to becoming an artist. Within this series I will endeavour to answer three causal questions. They are, ‘What is’? (Definition) – ‘How to’? (Methods & Techniques) and lastly, ‘When to do what’? (Application) It is important to get to know the tools and materials you are using. They do have limitations. However, you can also take advantage of these limitations to create an interesting pencil drawing.
History has shown that many of the greatest developments in art; and science, have come about by artists challenging the norms of conventional art. If you wish to create art by challenging conventional standards it is important for you to understand those boundaries. Do that, and you will create art that is uniquely yours. A ‘Brand’ or ‘Label’ that says this is your art.
Techniques In pencil drawing the importance of the contrasts between light and dark is crucial to the black and white study. The impact of a study hinges on the quality and variation of contrasts in pencil shading. The first being the contrast between light & dark or tones, and the second being textures. In Pencil Shading various methods of shading are discussed. Pencil Shading will discuss the following: • Pencil points A set of videos Online Drawing is designed to define & demonstrate a few fundamental techniques in shading and layering. Many of which, will be covered in more detail within the relevant applications or studies in the third set of videos. Namely: Portraits, Figure studies, Pets & Animals, Wildlife, Landscapes and the like. As you work through these online drawing videos, try-out the demonstrated techniques on your own. Evaluate the results, and experiment with any ideas that come to mind. Online Drawing Video Map: • Types of Hatching Drawing Techniques is a condensed slideshow the cover of the above Online Drawing videos. Erase Pencil is a discussion on different types of erasers and what they can do. Covering the following: • The Mistake An in context Glossary is a breakdown of typical pencil art terms and what they mean. Structure 
PerspectivesThe different types being: • 1-Point Perspective This include: • Left & Right Applications Applications will move onto particular studies to demonstrate how the above techniques can be applied to the pencil drawing. Other techniques will be covered as and when they are applicable. This is an ongoing process and will be added as and when the information is completed. • Reference Materials • Setup
Articles To assist you further, a number of article pages have been setup on particular topics ranging from the practical aspects of pencil drawing to understanding the artist’s creative process.
Galleries The see examples actual studies review the following galleries: Pencil Portraits Pencil Nudes
It is hoped that this series of videos on pencil drawing was of some benefit to you. Developing your art should not be focused on the destination but rather on the journey it takes. Giving advice is easy, but you have to follow your own incentives and creative aspirations. Do that and you will achieve more than you thought possible.
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