How to Draw with Pencil Fundamentals – Drawing Cones
Any scene can initially be seen as a composition of a series of forms that are all related to four basic geometric solids: the brick, the sphere, the cylinder, and the cone. In this article we concentrate on the cone, i.e., we will detail its properties and [...]
10 Pencil Drawing Tips to Improve Your Compositions
Composition refers to an ordered relationship among the parts or elements of your drawing. Note that the position of shapes is not the only element of composition. Other elements include: value, intensity, and color.
1. Basic Unit – When composing a drawing it is always helpful to choose a [...]
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Many people who are history lovers, or enthusiasts, will often purchase [...]
If you have been in the graphic design industry for awhile, have studied the industry extensively, and have made several good contacts, then it may be time to start thinking about forming your own graphic design company. If you are also adept at web design, then this is an added service for your company to [...]
Finding your craft blogs niche should be one of the aspects of blogging which the blogger carefully considers before starting a blog. This is especially important if the blogging is being done for the purpose of financial compensation. Ideally a blog owner should select a blog subject about which they are passionate and knowledgeable. However, [...]
A lot has happened in the 20th Century, moon landings, the birth of rock and roll and the civil rights movement. We as humans have a lot to be proud of. While we may not always make the right decisions, we as a species have been really creative in all areas of our [...]
Have you ever wondered why you would want to learn black and white photography tips in a world of color? In spite of the incredible popularity of digital color photography, there will always be room for black and white photography.
The elegance and timelessness of black and white photography insures its continual popularity. The fact [...]
Some people like to spend their free time working on a creative artistic endeavours; if that sounds like you, then the Cricut Machine might be a great device for your home
With this device, creative possibilites abound, whether you are looking to make an artistic memory book of your time in college, a thank-you note for [...]
Measuring Lengths and Angles in Pencil Drawings
This is another stage of a typical pencil drawing, because you have come to the stage when you need to settle the units on the paper properly and take care of the angles.
Let’s get down to the typical units.
Basic Length Unit – A basic length unit is the length [...]
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