Art and Reference point The other day I came across this awesome program by accident (I don’t even remember what I was actually searching for, but on the several times I’ve looked for a program like this I’ve had no luck). It’s cool enough that I wanted to share it. It’s called DesignDoll (website here) and it’s a program that lets you shape and pose a human figure pretty much however you want.There’s a trial version with no expiration date that can be downloaded for free, as well as the “pro license” version priced at $79. I’ve only had the free version for two days so far, so I’m not an expert and I haven’t figured out all of the features yet, but I’ve got the basics down. The website’s tutorials are actually pretty helpful for the basics, as well. And to make it a bit more convenient, there’s a library of pre-set hand poses you can pick from as well, and then change the pose from that if you like. I just wanted to add a little more to this. That shaded ball on the left is your light source.
A Bunch of Tutorials Thirty Second Drawing What’s this training for? The idea of thirty seconds drawing app is tool for support gesture drawing.b You will improve in recognizing aspects of figures in a short amount of time, and be able to draw accruately with minimum lines.aking a large of number of sketches in a small amount of time may be good experience especially for begginners. This training will easily become your daily routine. Procedure Get ready in front of the screen with a pencil and a paper. Links To display log of 30 Second Drawing, check this page.For non time limit mode, use Random Pose Viewer Tips 1. Some of videos uploaded by users.
Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline Fortunately, it isn’t required to go to design school in order to be a graphic designer. A good foundation in graphic design history, theory, and practical application will help you hit the ground running. There are plenty of resources available in which you can learn graphic design on your own. Don’t set your expectations to high at first, as it will take enthusiastic study for years to become great. If you would like to learn graphic design from the ground up, through self directed study, then this article lists some great resources that will get you started with your design education. 1. There are a few graphic design principles that effect every project you’ll create. Shape, Spacing, and Rhythm I remember first learning these basic design principles , and they seamed so foreign at first. The Principles of Design by Joshua David McClurg-Genevese What is Graphic Design? Color, Texture, and Imagery Principles of Color Design by Wucius Wong Texture in Graphic Design Working with Type 2. 3.
Draw the Head From Any Angle The Basic Forms To draw the head from any angle you must first understand its basic structure. Look past all the distracting details and visualize the underlying forms. This ability to simplify can be applied to the features of the face, but when starting the drawing you could look even further. The head deconstructed into its basic forms, is a sphere as the cranium and a block as the jaw and cheek bones. A Sphere as the Cranium The sides of the head are flat, so we can slice off a piece from both sides of the ball. A Block as the Jaw and Cheek Bones Attach the shape of the jaw. Constructing From Any Angle Step 1 – Determine the angle of the ball The angle of the head is established at the very beginning of the drawing with the ball. X Axis - The up and down tilt is established by the angles of the horizontal and vertical lines in the oval. Y Axis - The direction the head is turning (left or right) is established by the width of the oval. Step 2 – Find the thirds Step 3 – Add the jaw
Art Styles And Mediums | Wall Spin, The Zatista Blog Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (1970), The Great Salt Lake, Utah Photo via Wikipedia Via artnet.com by Christie Chu: The Great Salt Lake in Utah, which houses Robert Smithson’s famous land work, Spiral Jetty, is facing the most critical drought in history. Water is dropping south of the lake’s historic low, set in 1963. Broken Circle (1971) in the Netherlands Image via artnews.org Robert Smitson Broken Circle/Spiral Hill, 1971, video still by Benito Strangio 2011 © 2012 Estate of Robert Smithson / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn / VAGA, New York. Smithson’s Spiral Jetty is a 1,500-foot-long work created in 1970 during a drought and subsequently was submerged for more than three decades before resurfacing in 2002. Amarillo Ramp (1973) in Texas by Robert Smithson Image via robertsmithson.com Asphalt Rundown (1969) Rome, Italy by Robert Smithson Image via robertsmithson.com Smithson chose the north arm of the lake to place his work since the water levels are lower and the water’s hue is a crystal pink.
Quickposes: pose generator for figure & gesture drawing practice How to Draw Fabric Folds Tutorial by Barbara Bradley Look for Several Types of Folds Five of the seven fold types--pipe, half-lock, diaper, drop and inert--appear in the abundant cloth of this Roman's toga. The more fabric there is, the more types of folds you'll see. TYPES OF FOLDS - An Illustrated Tutorial from "Drawing People: How to Portray the Clothed Figure" by Barbara Bradley 1927-2008 - Recognized as one of the best and most inspiring teachers of drawing in the country. She was an award winning illustrator, instructor, and painter. She was also the Director of the School of Illustration at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco for twenty-five years. She was one of a handful of successful women in a male-dominated profession, although she didn't consider herself a pioneer; she merely did what she loved to do.
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