Try to think of this as a lamp’s light hitting the sphere as you proceed. We will be erasing this reference later, but it will be very helpful when you start adding shadow. Step 3 – Now, draw a shape for the cast shadow One of the ways that you can convey light and shadow is...
When selecting lamps, it is important to take size into account. The best ratio betweenlamp shadeand base should be that the width of the former is twice as much as the latter’s, while its height would make up two thirds of said base, a rule which helps create an aesthetically pleasing...
Mexican writer Martin Solares likes to draw the shapes of novels—describe the plot, in a literal sense. The following is the introductory chapter toHow to Draw a Novel, a work-in-progress translation—in collaboration with poet Tanya Huntington—of his original Spanish title,Cómo Dibujar Una ...
Selecting a how-to essay topic can sometimes feel tougher than writing the assignment. If you're like many students, you might feel as though you don't know anything well enough to teach others—but that's not true. All people have something that they can do so well that they don't e...
If you draw a line down the center of a symmetrical object, the halves on either side of the line are the same. Commonly, you'd say that they're mirror images of each other. In a kaleidoscope, each repeated image is symmetrical in relation to the image beside it. The more precisely ...
Learn how to draw the Star of David, which is also known as the Jewish Star. Since Hanukkah is this week, I figured I would teach you how to draw this fancy Star of David. This looks like the triangles are interlocking in a fancy 3-dimensional way. Follow these easy steps to learn...
Building a welcoming and organized entryway is vital. It’s the first area you see when you come home and the last you see when you leave. Here’s why tackling DIY entryway projects is a great idea: Personalization:DIY entryway projects allow you to tailor each piece exactly to your tas...
Once a draw for the tech-savvy or the wealthy, smart technology is incredibly common. What used to be a quirky industry that churned out hard-to-use and frilly products has matured into a full-blown consumer trend. Instead of start-up companies, more established tech organizations are ...
If you want to get fancy with multi-light setups, start out with a cheaper small-ish light like an Aputure F7 as your secondary light source.If your ceiling isn’t suitable, you can alternatively use a modifiers such as a soft box. However, for really soft shadows and to be able to...
If your place just doesn’t get any great natural light or you want to shoot at night, consider flipping on a bedside lamp or desk lamp placed on one side of your bed, Miller suggests. It’s a better option than overhead lighting, which can create a lot of shadows. You’ll also ge...