Cast Shadow - Cast shadows are produced on a surface or surrounding objects when light is prevented from hitting those surfaces because the subject is blocking the light. Smooth Gradations of Value Another benefit to practicing with a sphere is the gradations of value that occur. Unlike on a ...
I’m keeping the lines evenly spaced and changing the direction of them, depending on the direction of the form. Notice how all of the cast shadows on the table are hatched in the same direction. I then draw in any darker accents on the bottom of the objects. And once I’m confident ...
Getting started with drawing can be a daunting prospect at first, especially if you haven’t done anything more than a doodle for years. It’s all about knowing how to see things in a certain light and developing your eye through careful observation. Remember, learning to draw is about impr...
Hands can be difficult to draw correctly, so follow this guide to learn how to make light work of it, including a quick guide, a more in-depth tutorial and insight into hand anatomy.
Looking to learn how to draw on a computer? In this tutorial I'll show you all the basic tools to learn how to draw in Photoshop.
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to draw a vector illustration step by step, proving to you that drawing using Illustrator is not as scary as it may seem!
As an artist, we all have felt that instant fascination towards the eyes. And it’s not a mystery, because eyes are the most expressive and sometimes the most distinctive feature of someone’s face. Somehow also, when we want to draw them we find ourselv
These three factors:shadows, shapes, and perspective, not only enrich your drawings and take them to a professional level but depending on how you approach them they can even become a signature of your style.That’s why it is so important to practice these drawing skills. But how to begin...
“Don’t use black to create shadows,” recommends Elliott. Instead, add shading and shadows in different colors that complement the colors of your flames. “Black muddies and dulls the colors it works with. The opposite of yellow is violet,” says Elliott. “Adding a little violet around ...
How to Draw a Sunflower Drawing Step 8 Now you will draw the leaf itself. Start with an arc extending upwards near the base of the leaf. Make a small arc down, then another, longer arc towards the left. Draw two more jagged points in this way, connecting the final arc to the point...