A structural sketch is the basic line work

A structural sketch is the basic line work

A structural sketch is the basic line work in which values and details are built upon. They are a great way to observe your subject, and are often used as a basis for a more Znished drawing.

A structural sketch is also an excellent way to loosen up before doing another type of sketch or drawing.

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Sketching and drawing

Sketching and drawing

Sketching and drawing are two different things. A sketch is a work in progress. You may sketch to observe your subject matter or to resolve questions regarding a drawing you are working on. A sketch may help you understand the values of a subject, or gain more understanding of the subject’s structure, proportions and placement of its compositional elements. Sketches like these may progress toward a more Znished drawing. On the other hand, (no pun intended!) drawing is an activity that is begun with the intention of producing a Znished piece of art.

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Papers for sketching and drawing

Papers for sketching and drawing

Papers for sketching and drawing vary in size, weight, surface texture (usually referred to as tooth) and content. They may also be categorized as either sketch or drawing paper. When choosing drawing paper, always choose an acid-free paper, or the paper may yellow over time. Sketch paper, as the name implies, is for sketching and usually has a paper weight of 50 to 70 lbs. (105gsm to 150gsm). Drawing paper, which is for more Znished art, usually comes in 90-lb. (190gsm) weight. A small 6" × 4" (15cm × 10cm) pocket sketch pad is great for quick studies and ideas, while larger sketch pads are obviously needed for bigger sketches. Any drawing you begin may be completed as a keeper, so you may prefer to begin all your drawings using an 11" × 14" (28cm × 36cm) medium-tooth, acid-free, 90-lb. (190gsm) drawing paper.

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The art of pencil

The art of pencil

Though one pencil may look just like any other, there are many different types of pencils to choose from. Each has different uses to achieve a wide range of results. One difference among pencils is the core, which may be made of graphite, carbon or charcoal.

I especially like the graphite (commonly mislabeled lead) pencil because it can easily be erased, it comes in many degrees of Zrmness and it does not easily smear. Carbon and charcoal pencils provide rich, dark colors but they don’t erase as well, smear easily and have a very soft feel. Black colored pencils don’t smear, but they don’t erase well and have a Zrm but waxy feel.

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Your Own Art Studio with Pencil

Your Own Art Studio with Pencil

Do you remember when you got out your crayons and drew some of the tricks pictures as a child? Now maybe you are proudly displaying your children’s artwork on the refrigerator door. You love their pictures drawing materials and because you can see their unique expression in the art, even if just passively it looks more like a Picasso than a Rembrandt. You were just as to be used again proud of your own artwork at one time but somewhere along the once you will be road of life you began to doubt your artistic abilities. Our belief is artwork. that everyone is an artist, and that includes you! passion for doing art

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