Basic 101: Class1 - Drawing Basics - Old thread - Page 2

mhimeswc · #16 10-18-2004, 08:26 AM

I see we are getting two of the hardest parts in first - straight lines and perspective. I've practiced straight lines many times and still don't get them right. I've read many books about perspective, and understand the concept, I think, until I have to apply it. So I'm all eyes and ears for this part.

Now my turn for the pre-class drawing which does not deal with perspective or straight lines, but another nemesis of mine - people. Here is my sketch of my grandson, Matthew, at about age 1 1/2. I had trouble with the nose, mouth, ears and hair, and I've been told that I've made the shape of the head wrong too. I'm eager to learn how to do this right.

Michelle

RuiFromUK · #17 10-18-2004, 08:59 AM

Hi JayD,

Is it possible if you could please put a BUTT sign on this thread so that I can post a drawing I did on Saturday during a figure drawing class I attended?

I would like to use that drawing as my sketch as my pre-assignment drawing.

Many thanks.

Rui

Cathie Jones · #18 10-18-2004, 09:01 AM

Good morning class. Here's my pre-assignment. I've tried this before, because I wanted to paint it. For some reason I can't get the perspective right at all - so I chose it again for this assignment. Have to go to work now - will BBL to discuss.

mhimeswc · #19 10-18-2004, 09:07 AM

I have trouble getting the perspective right on boats too, Cathie. (and houses, and bread boards, and books,

) I don't think you did too badly, although I can see that it is off some. I hope when this class is done we will both be able to draw a perfect boat.

Michelle

JayD · #20 10-18-2004, 09:31 AM

RuifromUK--when you post look below the reply window and you will see a list of icon--just check the butt and you will be all set to go!

RuiFromUK · #21 10-18-2004, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

RuifromUK--when you post look below the reply window and you will see a list of icon--just check the butt and you will be all set to go!

Hi JayD,

In my eagerness to post my drawing as I'll be leaving in a couple of hours I have actually PM the moderator to put the sign. I am sorry about the confusion.

Here is my attempt for the pre assignment class done on newsprint paper with oil pastels. 35.5 * 25 in

I tried to do it in graphite but the paper was too dark and large for any impact.

C&Cs appreciated.

Kind regards.

Rui

Queen Bee · #22 10-18-2004, 09:59 AM

Here is my pic for the pre-class assignment. I love that you are doing this class. JayD,thanks for doing this class for us, I know it is a lot of hard work.

TheBlizz35 · #23 10-18-2004, 10:00 AM

I'm posting a self portrait I tried to do last year. It would be great to try it again at the end of this class after doing all the lessons.

When drawing this from my picture, I lost my head tilt, and definitely drew the eyes and mouth too big.

Now I'm off to draw my lines.

Zarathustra · #24 10-18-2004, 10:10 AM

No worries Rui.

Butt added.

imager777 · #25 10-18-2004, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cathie Jones

Good morning class. Here's my pre-assignment. I've tried this before, because I wanted to paint it. For some reason I can't get the perspective right at all - so I chose it again for this assignment. Have to go to work now - will BBL to discuss.

All parallel lines vanish to the same point, and converge toward the horizon. If the horizon or vanishing point aren't on the page, you just have to guess at it, or plot it out. The other vanishing point can be above or below the horizon too, and the boat will tilt accordingly.

Pay no attention to the facts that my horison line isn't straight, and I missed my vanishing point.

llanpe · #26 10-18-2004, 10:52 AM

Thanks Jay for what looks a fantastic course. Good idea to start with lines, Usually I do a page of lines before start drawing. I did hundreds of pages and still need more practice

One more selfportrait, hope will be better by the middle of the course.
Peter

greenhoop · #27 10-18-2004, 10:56 AM

Never done lines so thought street scene would be good to try done this morning.From holiday photo when in Prague.

L2isa2 · #28 10-18-2004, 11:00 AM

Hi Jayd,

Thank you for class 1 today

My pre-assignment drawing is basic . I started drawing straight lines for the buildings in Italy this was included in WDE challenge , and then when doing the windows! this picture really scares and fascinates me , I want to draw the pic as the photo shows it, but the perspective and angles and details really scare me !

So I have posted my attempt and the original pic ( I hope that is ok bringing a pic from another forum on WC to here ?)

Thanks

Regards
Lisa

JayD · #29 10-18-2004, 11:27 AM

I have been weirdly down all morning and I have been very limited with my posting so please excuse my tardiness.

There is a thread called the "weekly drawing thread" which features a chair--it is a classic example of straight lines.

If you have the time, download the image and try doing the chair. This will be good practice for straight lines. Also, make sure you do that boring repetitive staight line exercises. for fun, try both your left and right hand--you will be very surprised at how well you can draw either way but also make ABSOLUTELY sure that you are working from your elbow and not your wrist. That is where many people have trouble with straight lines. It is not a matter of whether or not you can actually draw the line--it is a matter of whether or not you can CONTROL the hand that is doing the drawing--that is the key.

Cathie Jones · #30 10-18-2004, 12:14 PM

Here's a link to the boat reference photo in the RIL. http://www.wetcanvas.com/RefLib/show...cat=all&page=7

Sorry I was in such a rush this morning - I meant to include this with the drawing. I'm at work now, but hope to print out the first instructions and the chair and work on them at lunch.

Michelle, I think that boat should have been easier than the people and animal drawings! I'm not even brave enough to attempt those yet.

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