So You Thought You Couldn't Draw
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You've always wanted to draw but you thought you had to be born with talent Here is
fabulous news.
It's
not true! After working
with thousands of people with "two
left
hands," Sandra Angelo has
developed a sure-fire four
method that will take you from drawing like an step
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SO YOU THOUGHT YOU COULDTVT DRAW™ By SANDRA McFALL,
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So You Thought You Couldn't Draw™ Copyright
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1989 by Sandra Angelo. Drawing and photographs are copyrighted by
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1.
Drawing
2.
Art
Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 95-078792
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Illustrated by:
Sandra Angelo, Tiko Youngdale and Gre Hann.
Contributing students:
Thompson, Marilee Johnson, Peggy Palmer, Grace Igasaki, Nancy Kearin, Leslie Owens, Joan Endres, Bob Baker, Bob Estelle, Joe Breault, Gordon Kleim, Doris Mountjoy, Don Yinger, Rose Marie Barr and Maggie McHale. Orville
Design and Layout
by:
Ken Cook
This book taught
is
dedicated to the
me by example
memory
of Virginia and Ernest McFall. whose amazing lives
that there wasn't anything
I
couldn't do
if I
had
faith.
How
To
Use This Book
book sequentially. Read and follow all the instructions carefully. This is especially key for rank beginners. These methods have been tried and proven on thousands of students so you would do well to follow this sequence carefully. If you skip portions and jump all around, you may not improve as dramatically as the artists you see in the beginning of this book. Begin
at the
When you
beginning and work your
get to Chapter Seven,
it is
way through
permissible to
the
work out of sequence. Those
drawings are presented in a loosely structured format, with the easiest subject first, gradually progressing toward the most difficult. While, it's always good idea to begin with easy objects and move toward the most challenging, by the time you reach this chapter, your skills may be strong enough that it wouldn't hurt to jump around a little. Generally, if you look at a drawing and think it's easy, it probably will be, especially if it's a subject you like.
Many
who can
draw by simply reading the book and practicing the exercises. Others are visual learners who need to watch the instructor's hand and see exactly how to shade. If you are having a problem with your shading techniques, you may want to purchase the four companion videos that demonstrate this book's lessons. Drawing Basics will walk you through the first half of the book and show you how to shade and more. The Easy Way to Draw Landscapes, Flowers and Water and The Easy Way To Draw Animals will demonstrate various drawings in this book. The video, 7 Common Drawing Mistakes and How to Correct Them, illustrates the mistakes beginners encounter most frequently as well as the ways to correct them. (See order form in the back of the book.) If
folks are reading learners
you choose
to use the videos,
fully grasp the shading techniques.
learn to
be sure to play them over and over again
Some
until
you
students have found they have to repeat the
lesson several times, drawing along with the instructor, watching the demonstrations
again and again before
it
finally sinks in.
Many folks ask me, 'How long will it take me to learn to draw?' My answer is, 'How many hours per day are you planning to practice?' There is no magic number of days for this process but as a general rule, students who draw for 45 minutes to one hour per day, usually finish the
book
in
60-90 days.
90 days. Read chapters one through three in the first day or two. Then practice the exercises for about 45 minutes to an hour daily. Mark off your calendar with the number of drawings you have completed that day. For those of you who are on a busy schedule, you can always find at least 45 minutes each day to relax. If you have more than 45 minutes to devote to drawing, that's great. As you begin to improve, drawing will become a retreat where you can enjoy quiet serenity. You won't believe how much fun it is to draw. So turn the pages and If
let's
you are looking
get started!
for structure, set a goal of learning to
draw
in
Contents
Introduction
1
Materials Pencils
5
Paper
10
Accessories
11
Chapter Five
55
Learning To Shade
55
Value Charts
57
Shading Exercises
59
Chapter Six
67
Creating Texture
67 67
Chapter One
15
Gradation
Instruction For Getting Started
15
Hatching
68
The Magic Drawing System
19
Texture Exercises
68
Chapter Two
25
Chapter Seven
73
25
Exercise Section
78
Drawing With
A Grid
Chapter Three
37
Seeing Shapes
37
Instructions For All Exercises
39
Shape Exercises
42
Chapter Four
49
Seeing Lines
49
Contour Line Exercises
50
Success Stories
143
Acknowledgments Order Forms
144 149
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Introduction Transform your
skills from
Didn't you just hate that kid
your airplane looked blonde braids mutant rat on Well,
if
like a
who drew
amateur
who was over
to artist in
in the
a few easy lessons
...
corner drawing super sonic jets
goose egg with webbed feet?
horses from the Winner's Circle
when
Or that little girl with the when your horse looked like
a
stilts?
your
never
art
made
it
to the bulletin
board
at
school and not even to your
own
mother's refrigerator, here's your chance to avenge yourself and clear your besmirched Forget losing 30 pounds, tummy tucks, hair implants, or face lifts. After completing the lessons in this book, you will be able to draw a perfect mask to wear to the upcoming high school reunion! You'll show them! No more irreverent snickers or reputation.
giggles for you.
Now
that I've
promised you the
insert a disclaimer.
will feel
awkward
at first,
when
time you spend
it,
Fig. 1
—
draw the perfect body,
This foray into the world of
times and wonder at
ability to
you
it's
will spill things,
art will
I
really
not be unlike your
mess things up,
do need first
to
date.
You
you'll feel like a fool at
going to be over. But like any good friendship, the more
the better
it
gets.
These two drawings by Marilee Johnson were seven weeks apart.
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So You Thought You Couldn't Draw
What makes you
think
I
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can do this?
draw but you thought you had to be born with talent. I have fabulous news. It's not true! After working with thousands of people who can't draw a straight line, I have developed a sure fire four step method (described on page 43) that will take you from drawing like an amateur to drawing like an artist in a few easy lessons. You've always wanted
Figure
2—
In eight weeks Joan Storms went from drawing with weak
drawing of her
One
to
little
skills to
rendering this superb
grandson.
of the biggest frustrations for rank beginners like yourself, has been the lack of
simple books:
art
many
books which assume you know
NOTHING.
Instead of starting you in
book written just for you! I'll tell you everything! Which side of the paper to use, which end of the pencil to sharpen, which eraser is best for which pencil, etc. I assume nothing. If you are already first
grade,
skip straight to the tough stuff. At last, there
past this stage, simply exclaim, 'Pshaw,
This
is
the first art
book designed
of information and data that
I
I
know
that!'
is
a
and move on.
who have no natural talent. It contains lots from many years of research while teaching
for people
have gathered
who showed up for class with no more than a desire to get revenge on that Esmerelda Fishback who walked away with all those art awards. I listened to these rank beginners as they watched me draw, and when they said things like,' Look she's pressing harder
people
So You Thought You Couldn't Draw
Fig. 3
— Aaron Gold dramatically improved
his
drawing
skills in just
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a couple of months.
and she just turned her paper around,' the next time I taught I said, 'Now you press harder and turn your page a little.' (Pretty smart eh?) So now you're the lucky beneficiary ,
of their experience. They taught
me what you
Com 'on, have you seen me draw. More good news!
Talent
is
. .
need
to
know
in order to learn to draw.
?
REALLY not necessary.
There are only four ingredients
required for drawing success.
Whenever one tackles a completely new skill, they often feel intimidated by unfamiliar new terms and the awkwardness of their first steps. A fervent desire to draw, patience, & a willingness to make mistakes will help get you through the times when your flowers turn out looking like mutant potatoes. First,
you must have a burning desire
Second, you must have fine motor write their
name
Most of the
has
this.
to learn.
skills
and adequate eyesight. Any adult
(More good news!
lines in art aren't straight.
If
you can't draw a
We artists
who can
straight line, that's great!
leave straight lines to machines and
rulers.)
As with any endeavor, practice makes perfect. There is a your hand. The more you draw, the more time you accumulate
Third, you must practice.
time meter connected to
on the meter. After a certain amount of practice time, you automatically learn
to draw.
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actually a direct cause and effect relationship between practice and successful
drawing.
And
the last, and
most important ingredient
hare but the tortoise. Those in
twenty years of teaching,
who I
is
The
persistence.
don't give up, succeed.
You
race goes not to the
will be
happy
to
know
that
have never had a single student complete the course with-
out learning to draw, no matter
how weak
their start.
(Look
at the
before and after draw-
ings in this book!)
— Look at the remarkable progress made by Cheryl Mclver when she studied the masters' drawing techniques. These drawings were done five weeks apart. Fig. 4
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•Materials Pencils
All the exercises in this
book
are
done with a graphite drawing
are available in varying degrees of hardness.
how
dark or light the mark will be,
how smoothly
your pencil will stay sharp. In the beginning graphite.
It's
enough
to learn all the
drawing media. In
my
I
is
down and how
the lead will lay
recommend
graphite,
that
you draw
you can begin
book, Exploring Colored Pencil,
of media. Trying various media
pencil will determine
drawing techniques without having
Once you master
to use different products.
The density of the
only fun after you
I
teach
know
These pencils
pencil.
strictly
long
with
to figure out
how
to explore other
how
combine a
to
variety
the basics of drawing.
The density chart below shows the varying degrees of hardness commonly available. Keep in mind that the performance of each pencil will vary greatly from brand to brand. The pencils I recommend on the order form in the back of this book are specifically selected to give
you the
maximum range
brand you use. They are not
all
of values (lights and darks).
equal. All the enclosed exercises
It
really matters
were done with
my
what
brand,
you are not getting the same results I do, you may want to switch to my Warning: If you use the wrong pencils, you can press down all day and your paper will get crushed but your values will never get darker. With a good quality pencil, you can get a very wide range of values. I have a philosophy that says, "Use junk, you get junk. Use good stuff, you blossom." Don't come whining to me if you use bad pencils. so
pencils.
if
Drawing Pencils
Drafting Pencils
6H 5H 4H 3H 2H -s|ilo
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Figure 23
— Notice that the eye on the right side of the drawing
Figure 24
—
When we place
different heights.
a horizontal line at eye
level,
it
is
higher than the
left.
becomes more evident that the eyes are at
So You Thought You Couldn't Draw
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—If we glanced at the man, relied on our stored memory
Figure 25
and then
about eyes, we would tend to draw them both at the same level, even though that's not the way they really are. This student,
Bob grid.
Estell, first
He was
memory
drew the man without a
operating on stored
same way he inaccurately
that eyes should be at the
level so that
the
is
drew them.
Figure
26— When
he redrew the
man
using a grid, he realized that the man's
head
is tilted,
than the other.
was able
making one eye lower
By following
to place the eyes
the grid, he
more
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ing studies for the Sistine Chapel.
gain perspective.
He had
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are painting a ceiling,
to break the subjects into a collection of
you
can't
modules so
back up that
to
he
could retain the accuracy of his paintings.
How do
use a grid?
I
Because
all
of the practice pages
grid kit to complete your lessons.
in this
However,
need to continue using a grid for awhile. Option One: Draw
lines
book
are gridded,
after
If so,
you won't need
you've finished
now
is it?)
With
on your drawing paper with a
the thin
ruler
end of a black Identipen draw
reference and label the grid boxes the
Option Two: book.
It
If
you
are too lazy to
to
buy or make a
book, you
may
find
you
here are the instructions for making a grid.
boxes are always square. Rectangles don't work... (don't ask class
this
and a
light pencil.
me why, this
is
Make
sure the
not a geometry
on top of your photo
lines
same on both your paper and your
make your own, buy our grid
picture.
kit listed in the
back of the
has three acetate sheets with different size grids and grid paper to match. Paper clip
the acetate over your photo reference, creating an instant grid. (This also prevents
having to damage the photo by drawing sketch paper and paper clip
it
lines
in place. If
you
on
it.)
Lay your grid
you from
sheet underneath your
are using our sketch pad,
you should be able
to
see the grid lines through the drawing paper.
How do I know what size grid to use? Most people can
get by with just a
few
sizes of grids.
A one
inch grid and a one half
inch grid should suffice for most drawings in this book.
The grid size will be determined by 27 you can see that a one inch grid is needed because of the
perfect.
and complexity of the subject.
you can also use a large grid for the majority of the subject and then subdivide areas which have more complex details. See Figure 29.
Note the
size
you are copying. In Figure In Figure 28 a one half inch grid was
the size of the object
that
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series of
it
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useful to place a series of letters across the top and bottom of their
numbers along both
which square you are drawing;
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and a
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can see that a one inch grid
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sides of the grid. This will help
Figure 27.
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appropriate for this drawing.
you
identify
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ever outgrow the grid?
Calm down. Put
first
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until
how
the sedatives away.
You
will
outgrow
this stage.
When you
you needed training wheels until you learned training wheels. You need vertical and horizontal
to ride a bike,
A grid
is
you begin
like
to see the
to lines
shapes without them. Eventually you will see
objects as a collection of shapes. At that point,
you
know you've outgrown
will
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the grid.
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However, you there
when you
will
still
details,
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a smaller 1/2 inch grid was used over
this
photo.
revert to using an occasional vertical or horizontal line here
are trying to
conquer problem areas. That's
why Leonardo Da
and
Vinci
slapped a grid on the nose. (See Figure 21 on page 28) The face was a piece of cake but that snout
was a
real bear.
The
grid helped
him resolve
the problem.
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29—
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the areas which have
may
more complex
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NEGATIVE SPACE DRAWING
CHAPTER THREE SEEING SHAPES You
will be surprised at
by drawing
how much
easier
it is
to
draw things accurately when you begin
just the silhouette while looking at the negative space
behind the object.
Because our brain stores preconceived notions about objects, we tend
memory
about
how
to rely
on our
these objects should look rather than paying close attention to the
angle or perspective in front of us. For example, our brain stores the eye as an oval with a circle in the
middle
the full circle can
like Figure 30.
you? Notice
Look
at the
You
eyes in Figure 31 and 32.
that the three shapes in the
eye
in
Figure 3
1
can't see
are very
you drew these eyes by looking at shapes, instead of drawing what you remember about eyes, you would draw more accurately.
different than the three shapes in Figure 32. If
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Figure
30— This is the way we
Figure 31 —Look at the three
think of an eye; an oval shape
shapes contained within this
with a full circle in the middle.
eye.
If you look at the eyes in
the left
Figure 31 and 32, you will see that you cannot see the full
the white space on the right. If you drew these two white shapes and the iris, you would have an accurate eye.
of the iris. Looking at the eye as a collection of shapes will help you see it circle
more
accurately.
The white of the eye on is
so
much
bigger than
Figure
32— Notice how different the
white shapes are in this eye
compared to the shapes
in
when
Figure 30.
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when we
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are trying to
draw objects which
means that an object is pointing straight at us. Look at the rhino in Figure 33. His body is coming straight at us. His head, which is in profile, would be easy to draw, but the rump, which is foreshortened, is tough. If we focused on his body while drawing, we would have a terrible time drawing him accurately. However, if we concentrate on the shapes around him (the negative space), as we did in Figure 34, are foreshortened. Foreshortening
we would
be
much more
inclined towards accuracy.
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
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Iiuiruvliuitt FtjrEibturj'jj We learn to draw the Old Fashioned Way, we practice. Here's a
list
of general instructions for
all
the exercises in this book.
One. In Chapters 3 and 4 I've provided a space to try the drawing with the grid and
without the grid.
Do
both drawings.
may
If
your drawings are consistently accurate when you
you don't need the grid, copy the drawings from this book in a sketch pad, (because sketch pages would not be gridded). Most of you however, are rank beginners and will need a grid. You should practice all of your drawdon't use the grid, you
ings
not need
on the gridded paper provided
Two.
We
learn to
the drawings,
draw
until
If
in this
book.
the old fashioned way,
you can use a grid
your sketchbook,
it.
you are
kit
we
practice. If
you want
to redo
any of
and practice the same piece over and over again
satisfied with the results.
While
it is
in
very useful to practice
same piece twice or even three times, it's a good idea to complete most of the drawings in the book before going on to repeat them. Don't expect perfection. You are like a first grader ... very new at this. As you continue practicing, your skills will improve autothe
matically. It's
not a good idea to do a lot of erasing. Just draw each subject to the best of your
and turn the page and draw the next one. You'll be very surprised
ability
your drawings will turn out well and others are
drawing a subject
quently,
it's
a
that
good idea
you
like,
you
to start with
will
may be draw
it
a tad worse. You'll find well, even
some of that when you
that
if it's difficult.
Conse-
drawings that look easy and fun. Once you meet with
success, you'll have the courage to tackle
more
difficult subjects.
The tortoise and the hare... remember who won? Take your time with the exercises. Don't compare yourself to others. There is no correlation between speed and talent. New artists who will end up becoming Impressionists generally work faster and those who will be Realists generally work slower. Work at your own speed and don't be pressured to keep up with others. It's better to take your time and make sure you master each concept before moving on. Three'.
Four.
What does
You need
to
chocolate ice cream have to do with this?
keep a visual record of your progress so
that
you can see how you are
improving. Your drawing will improve very slowly, but just like gaining weight, you will not notice gradual changes. I
ate just
have
this
on good authority because I've done the research.
one bowl of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Haagen Daas
three months. in the
I
I
really couldn't see the difference until
beginning stages of
my
research.
My
I
ice
cream every day
for
looked back at a picture of myself
figure had definitely changed.
Your work
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change too, but the improvement will be very gradual. If you keep each drawing, you will be able to see your progress. Looking back at your early drawings will encourwill
age you. So,
when you make
a mistake, try to resist the urge to rip, slash or tear your drawing
out of your book and feed
it
to
your ravenous paper shredder.
I
know
it
be
will
difficult,
you exercise some restraint, you will be gratified by a visual version of your progress. For example, by the time you get to Chapter Six, you may not feel like you have made any improvement, yet when you look back at the drawings in lesson one and but,
if
two, you will be amazed
In addition,
you
at
your progress.
from reviewing your
will often learn a lot
progress, looking back at your old drawings will help
new
principles
Five.
down
As
you have
first
drawings.
As you
you see the importance of using
the
just learned.
a general rule,
it
is
into simple steps like the
easier for beginners
drawings
in
if
the
drawing process
Figure 35 on page 41
.
Many
is
broken
beginners find
it
useful to follow a four step process.
First,
begin each drawing by putting
tive space,
do a
line
in the
negative space. Then, inside the same nega-
drawing, which will serve as road
map
for your shapes and shadows.
Next, shade the object to establish the light and dark values and finally, on top of place the textures or details. In this revised edition, line
I
this,
have provided negative space and
drawings of many of the exercises.
Six:
Some
people learn by reading and others are visual learners. Reading learners
may
book and copying what they see. Visual learners will find it helpful to supplement this book with the companion videos. The videos will allow you to watch my hand up close while I draw and see how I make my strokes, how hard I press, when I turn the paper, etc. The three companion videos for this book demonstrate several of the drawings in this book. They are Drawing Basics, The Easy Way To Draw Animals and The Easy Way To Draw Flowers, Water and Landscapes. (See the back of the book for ordering info.)
be able to acquire
all
by simply reading
the skills they need
Seven: Because most people
who buy
this
book are time conscious, I have broken the exercises down into a set of bite sized lessons. If you want to follow a regime, simply complete one drawing per day. Most folks can complete the entire book within 90 days if they practice 45 minutes to one hour each day. As your work improves, you'll find yourself looking
forward
to this refreshing
values. You'll be surprised
you
will feel afterwards.
how
fast
this
hour each day. Art has tremendous therapeutic
time
flies
when you
are drawing and
how
refreshed
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Step 4
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Figure 35 —This progressive drawing of the cow shows the four step process that most beginners use. First the negative space is established, then the contour lines are added, next a study of the light and dark values is completed and the textures are put on last.
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Shape Exercises (Aerobics for artists)
When you draw with rule
it
is
a grid, concentrate on
one square
at a time.
As a general
best to start with the section which looks easiest to you. That way,
your success
confidence quickly and you
will build
reach the tougher
be ready
will
when you
stuff.
you are having problems with accuracy, think about using a drawing window. To do this: If
1)
Use an
because
8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper (or
it's
one side of a manila
sturdier than paper).
window
2) In the center of the folder, cut a square
your grid square,
(i.e. If
one half inch window 3) Place this
same size as you would cut
the
grid,
a
reference so that you can only see
This will block out the rest of the drawing and
force you to concentrate on only the square
periodically to
should not analyze your drawing or If
is
middle of your 8 1/2x11 folder.
in the
at a time.
You can peek underneath
that
you are using a one half inch
window over your drawing
one grid square
drawing.
file folder,
make
make
you are drawing.
sure
you
are in the right square, but
corrections until
you have finished the
you
entire
you follow this procedure exactly, (without analyzing or correcting while you
draw), you will be amazed
at
your accurate
Using a window can seem tedious but
it
is
results.
actually training
values just like artists see them. Soon you will see
dow. Like the
grid, the
window
is
a training tool.
you
to see shapes, lines,
them without having
to use the
and
win-
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try
a negative space drawing it without the grid
drawing
box below.
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In *he first box, you will see the object you are to draw. Do a negative space drawing of this object in the second box, using the grid. Then try drawing it without the grid in the box below.
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CHAPTER FOUR CONTOUR LINE DRAWING
SEEING LINES Most
artists
begin their drawing by laying
will place their shapes artist
line
an elaborate
and shadows. Reducing an object
to
its
map which
dictates
where they
simple line elements helps the
solve the proportion and placement problems before shading. These drawings, which
show both want
down
the interior
to impress
and exterior
lines of
an object, are called contour line drawings.
your friends, casually refer
to
your
line
If
you
drawings as a collection of contour
drawings. This sort of conversation makes for great repartee over cocktails with your
boss, a date, or anyone you're trying to amaze.
In Figure 36 you see a negative space drawing of the rabbit. In Figure 37 we filled in the interior contour lines. These lines will later serve as a map for placement of our interior shapes & shadows.
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you are to draw. Do a negative space drawing of this object in box 2. using the grid. In the same box, fill in the interior contour lines to establish a map for your shapes and shadows. Then try this same drawing without the grid in the box In the first box,
you
will see the object
below.
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same drawing now without
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CHAPTER FIVE VALUE DRAWING
LEARNING TO SHADE In the art world, shading
you
are,
go around referring
blue eyes and say, to see
is
you with,
'
my
shadows
light values
dear,'
beware!)
light
crucial because drawings
tion for all
to
What
Learning to see the
mension and depth
referred to as a value study.
to
as
deep values.
you have,
and dark values
and paintings with a
art
endeavors.
Or
as
used to say, 'You need to take a second look
What do you mean you want to change
full
how
my at
he responds, 'All the better
dear.' (If
in the objects that
them. Understanding
your future
my
To show the world how savvy Look into your loved one's baby
you draw
range of values have
is
absolutely
much more
di-
to create value will provide the founda-
old crotchety art teacher, Mr. Dingleberry
your values, honey.'
my values.
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To avoid a rainbow effect like the one you see in Figure 38, go back over the section where values change and blend the two neighboring values together like the ball in Figure 39.
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Figure 40
When you
look
at the
photograph
Figure 40 you will see that there are
in
many shades
of black, white and grey. Using a scale of one to ten, with one being white and ten being
you can accurately draw these values the way they appear in the picture, your drawing will have depth and it will look three dimensional. If, like most beginners, you use all medium values, your drawing will solid black, rate each shape
look
flat like
drawing
It is
in
and shadow
the drawing in Figure 38.
that
you
Look
at
see. If
how much more dimension
there
is in
the
Figure 39.
interesting to note that
values even
when you switch
pastels, colored pencils,
and
learn to see every shape and
you
will use this
to color
same
rating
and begin painting with watercolors, acrylics,
other art media. That's
all
shadow
system to determine your
in
terms of
its
why
it is
oils,
so crucial for you to
value rating.
Shading Exercises Are you afraid of fhe dark. Most beginning are
much worse
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draw dark values because they feel dark mistakes ones. As we just said, unless a drawing or painting has a wide
artists are terrified to
than light
range of light and dark values,
among beginners To
learn
how
value scales.
is
it
will look flat
and
lifeless.
The most common mistake
the lack of depth in their values.
to use a pencil to create light
and dark values,
let's
begin by practicing our
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Shading Exercise Instructions:
Using your 3B or medium pencil, create 10 different values
in the
boxes
below. You can copy from the value scale above.
Shading Exercise
Now
same exercise with your 6B or dark pencil. I have provided several practice boxes so that you can keep trying this exercise until you get exactly 10 different values. You can copy from the value scale above. try the
To shade an object with even tones that gradually move from
light to dark,
use a shading technique called 'gradation'. Gradation simply means to shade without showing your
lines.
move your
and
ture
pencil back
to graduate
on your
pencil off the paper at
your values
forth, blending the adjacent lines
shows. You can change the lightness or darkness
ing harder or lighter
my
The easiest way
pencil.
all.)
(When
I
of
graduate
is
to
so that no tex-
your value by press-
my
values,
I
don't
lift
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CREA TING DEPTH IN YOUR DRA WING
How do I make
it
look round.'
There are four ways to shade w Inch
One:
If
you use a gradual change
look round. See the ball
Two: You must have
a
in
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in
create depth in your drawing.
value from dark to light, your object will begin to
Figure 42.
wide range of values
your shading. Look
in
By
at the ball in
41 Because there are only a couple values, the ball looks
flat.
Figure 42 has a wide range of lights and darks, making
look very round.
.
it
Figure
contrast, the ball in
Figure 42
Figure 41
Three: Your pencil strokes should always follow the contour of the object. In Figure
43 the pencil strokes go every which way. The follow the contour of the
ball.
This ball
is
ball looks flat. In Figure
44 the strokes
beginning to look round. Figure 44
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Four: round looks is
the
If
you place dark
at
both edges and light
like the cylinder in Figure 46. In Figure flat.
in the
45 the cylinder only has one value so
(Notice too that the bottom on the cylinder
way most
is flat
beginners draw cylinders. The correct
sure the arc of the ellipse at the top of the cylinder ellipse at the
bottom just Figure 45
like the cylinder in
middle, your object will look
is
way
the
while the top to
same
is
round. This
draw a cylinder
is
to
make
as the curvature of the
Figure 46.) ^^Figure 46
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box
On
box
see the object In
totr
1
you
the follow,
you
will
are to copy.
draw
2, using the grid,
the negative space
first,
then
same box, fill in the contour lines which delineate a map for shading. Next in the
shade your drawing within the contour lines you have just established. Figure
47 dem-
onstrates the sequence
you
will follow.
Now
copy
drawings
all
the value
in this chapter.
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don 't show when you graduate your values, it is important to shade in the proper direction so as to sculpte the object with your lines. In Box one you see a diagram which shows the contour line drawing of the pepper. Copy this in box 4. In Box 2, you will see a diagram that shows you which direction your strokes will take when you shade the pepper in Box 4. Don 't use lines like the
Although your
lines
diagram, copy the shading
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style in
Box 3 but make your shading follow
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Value Exercises Copy
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these drawings to learn shading techniques.
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Value Exercises Try these drawings on the practice paper. If it seems too hard, consider practicing just a few of the parts of the drawing. If the subject doesn't interest you, you can skip to the next drawing.
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Value Exercise Copy
this value
drawing
in
box 2 below
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Value Exercise Copy
this value
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drawing
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in
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box 2 below.
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it's
your turn.
Fill this
future reference, write
your drawings.
page with a
variety of textures, using different kinds of strokes.
down how you achieved each
texture
and ways you might use
these
For
marks
in
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Begin
to notice textures
Look
four animals
at the
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Figures 52 through 55. Even though each of them have a
linear hair pattern, every kind of fur has a different texture.
different stroke.
need
to
draw
the
On
the adjacent page, practice
whole animal, just do a
little
Each animal's
hair requires a
drawing each of these textures. You don't
section and practice getting the appropriate
texture.
Figure 52
Figure 53
Figure 54
Figure 55
Even though
all
of these animals are covered with fur, the texture in each case
is
very different.
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CHAPTER SEVEN EXERCISE SECTION
TIME TO PRACTICE Now
you are going
following pages are step
by copying a wide variety of
to practice texture
full
of drawings for you to copy.
drawing system for each of these drawings:
in the
1)
If
you want
to,
subjects.
The
you can use
my
four
begin with the negative space 2)
fill
contour lines 3) shade the object and 4) apply the texture.
overwhelmed by any of the drawings, just practice parts of it, such as the tail, one leaf, one pumpkin, etc. After you practice the individual parts, you may be ready to tackle the whole drawing. If
you
You draw.
feel
don't have to do every drawing. Start with the ones which look easy and fun to
We
all
draw
better if
we
are
drawing something we
like.
An
artist
who
loves land-
may draw faces very poorly simply because she doesn't enjoy it. We all do best what we love so stay with the subjects that you enjoy until you have built some confiscapes
dence and are ready
to tackle
more
than the others, try practicing
I
have
tried to
it
critical, since
you
it
in their
drawings
sequentially, choose the drawings
drawings.
several times.
group the drawings
structure, just follow the
difficult
in
will
you
like
improve your
like
If
you don't
and do those
feel like
first.
an
artist.
skills
each time.
who
like
going through the book
Starting with easy drawings
will insure success. Success breeds self confidence
to practice. Practice creates
one of the subjects more
order of relative difficulty. For those of you
sequence.
you
You
If
at
is
and confidence motivates
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The following pages are subjects that you enjoy. tail,
the ears, the legs, etc.
Some
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your
first
Then
attempt isn't satisfactory, try practicing the parts; the
try the
drawing again.
beginners will end up becoming impressionists, meaning they will draw with loose
lines like the
ones Gre Hann used to shade her rabbit on page 87. People
sketchy lines hate to draw small. If you
Make
a separate sketch book. Realists,
you wil be just
Remember mistakes.
to
if
fit
the drawings as large as
drawing the
fine
into that category,
Review and follow
you love
move on
it,
you
like.
that
you
something
easier.
make time
for
bowl of
ice
it
and
you put
on page 41 the things
in the time,
who
in
are
book.
will feel comfortable
Keep drawing if
like to use
For those of you
the rest of the exercise instructions
to
will
you
who
you can do these exercises
petite, exact renderings in this
keep your sketch book private so
stuck on a subject,
cause
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with a variety of drawings for you to copy. Start with the
filled If
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making If
you get
you love be-
you
will auto-
matically learn to draw.
If
you get stumped,
try eating a
Your drawing may not look
better,
time. In the beginning, drawing as your skills improve,
you
exercises you can enjoy.
is
cream or a batch of chocolate chip cookies. but you'll feel great. Most of all, enjoy your drawing a bit stressful because you're no good at it. However,
will find
So
it
to
be one of the most therapeutic and relaxing
turn this page, and have fun!
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the following pages, you may want to use the four step process, as drawing of the dog. Draw the negative space first to be sure your placement is accurate. In the same box, fill in a contour line drawing which will serve as a map for your shapes and shadows. Shade your light and dark values and then place the texture on top of these values. This four step method helps you analyze each object in terms of its shapes, lines, values and textures. Eventually, you won't need to use this process because you will have trained your eye to see these elements.
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Sometimes you only need three steps to complete a drawing, as in the flower below. In step one, I completed a negative space drawing. Then I created a map by putting in a contour line drawing, and finally I shaded the object. If your subject doesn 7 have a distinct texture, you can stop after step three.
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do a negative space drawing of the cow (see box 1). Then do a contour line drawing of the cow inside this negative space drawing (see box 2). Finally, shade the cow with the same textures you see in box 3. In box
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Try this drawing on the practice paper. If it seems too hard, consider practicing just a few of the parts of the drawing. If the subject doesn't interest you, you can skip to the next drawing.
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To make your life easier, I have provided a step-by-step drawing of this subject. In Box One, you will see the negative space drawing of the subject. Draw this negative space in Box Four. In Box Two, you will see a contour line drawing of the subject. Complete a line drawing inside the negative space in Box Four.
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To make your life easier, I have provided a step-by-step drawing of this subject. In Box One, you will see the negative space drawing of the subject. Draw this negative space in Box Four. In Box Two, you will see a contour line drawing of the subject. Complete a line drawing inside the negative space in Box Four.
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Final
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these trees on the following page. If you're having trouble, practice small parts.
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drawing on the practice page. If any of the squares are too complicated, subdivide them.
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To make your life easier, I have provided a step-by-step drawing of this subject. In Box One, you will see the negative space drawing of the subject. Draw this negative space in Box Four. In Box Two, you will see a contour line drawing of the subject. Complete a line drawing inside the negative space in Box Four.
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of difficulty by
to decide
what kind
of stroke you will use to create each texture. But your work with the masters has taught
you a variety of shading techniques so you should be able to handle this transition fairly well. To make your move easier, I have made all the photos black and white, thus solving the value equation for
This picture
is
typical
you (how
light or
dark the item
is).
of
the photos most people
home
take with a small
camera. The baby gorillas
heads are the
of the thumbnail on a small size
pinky finger. You simply
can 't draw from a photo like this because the subject isn
't
large
to see the details.
make
enough
And to
matters worse, the
lighting
is
very poor.
This close up of the gorilla
is
because
much
it's
better,
a 5x7
print, the subject fills
the whole frame, the lighting
is
good, all of
which contribute
more
detailed
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The photos I have supplied are fairly simple in terms of subject matter. When you finish these, I recommend that you draw from some of your own photos. Here are the rules you need
1.
to follow
when
selecting reference photos.
A good photo equals a good drawing.
laboring over bad photos trying to create a are excellent references.
This if
is
Why
Memorize this. Countless hours are spent good drawing. There are plenty of photos that
waste your time on a bad one?
especially true for beginners.
You must have
early success to stay motivated and
your snapshots are complicated or poor quality, you will
fail. If
you don't succeed,
drawing will become a chore instead of a pleasure, and you'll stop practicing.
2.
Make
is
large enough so that you can see the details. Students
me with a drawing that was done from a reference where the child's was smaller than my pinky fingernail. And they are wondering why they can't get a
frequently face
sure the photo
come
likeness. If
You can
to
you can't see the
details,
you can't draw them! Draw from
large photos.
enlarge photos quickly on a color copier or a computer printer. (If you want to
solve the value equation, use the black and white setting
This photo would be easy to draw because the subject matter
is
uncomplicated.
This photo
is
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too complicated for a beginner.
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Choose simple references at first. When you switch to a new level of difficulty, you need to maximize the possibility of success. Choosing uncomplicated, simple subjects helps build early achievement and motivates you to practice. Practice in turn, makes 3.
you
better.
Caution: Don't choose photos that need to be modified. That's too hard for a beginner. After you have mastered the ability to copy exactly what's in a photo, you can learn to
modify what you see. In my book and video collection video will
titled,
titled,
Turning Family Photos into Art, and, on the
Creating Dynamic Compositions, What do I do with the background? you ',
be given more information about formal composition. At
this stage,
however, you
should not try to draw creative masterpieces. Just practice copying textures. Being creative requires
4.
some
fairly
Draw subjects you
detail
won't seem tough.
whereas
that
much
advanced
skills.
you love the subject you are drawing, even tedious can draw a tiger with lots of stripes and purr the whole time
love. If I
detail in a tree
would send me over
the edge
Carry your camera everywhere. You never can tell where you'll spot a great subject. One day, I was in the park when I came across a basset hound parade and saw this man and his pooch watching the craziness. I always cart my camera so I was able to 5.
capture the whole
silly
scene on film.
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underlying structure of an object,
i.e.
When
there
is
a
define the
bone or muscle under
fur, you'll
see
Sometimes when you use flash on a white or black object, all the shadows will disappear and you won't be able to see the foundational structure or anatomy. If you use a shadow.
natural light, there like the
is
photo of the
usually a full range of values, unless
cow
showing the contours which
suggest the underlying anatomy.
7.
a black object in
full
sun
below.
This photo captures the wide range of values in the cat,
it's
Reference photography
is
Since this was taken in strong sunlight, most
of the black cow
is
hidden in shadow.
It
would be very difficult to draw this because there is not a good range of values.
different than artistic photography.
When you
are
shooting to create a fabulous photo, you must pay careful attention to the principles of
composition. With reference photos, you are simply looking for detailed information.
always shoot an animal,
I
my
subjects
from several
i.e.
If
I
was photographing
shoot a close up of the eye, the nose, the ear, a shot of the head, a shot of the
whole body, a shot of the body angle.
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I
in the landscape, etc.
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all detail
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The number one mistake that make when working from a photo is this: Not using beginners
a full range of values. This cat was drawn by a beginner. I corrected
it
on the right side
demonstrate that more
medium and dark
to
light,
values were
needed. You can see that
when
there
is
a wider range of values,
there
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This illustrates how are first
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SUCCESS STORIES After taking your beginning and intermediate classes, I now take my own photo references and do original compositions. This drawing of the giraffe was done from a photo I took while I was on safari at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. I 've been so amazed and excited to see how you've been able to transform me into an artist. I think this
drawing system
is
great!"
Peggy Palmer, Housewife ''When I retired, I took up golfing but felt like a fool chasing little white ball around in the grass all day. Besides there weren 't enough women out there. So I signed up for your drawing class. I love your classes, Sandi, because you have such a great sense of humor. Old codgers like us feel kinda like a fool when we're all grown up and our drawings look like they were done by a six year old. But your humor really eased us into the drawing process, helped us lighten up, laugh at ourselves and have some fun with it. Your easy step-by-step methods taught
me
the basic principles of art. am exhibiting my
college taking almost every art course they have. I
have a new challenge to conqueror each day. Martin Gray, Retired High School Principal
I love
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in local
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"Taking your classes was like attending a preschool for the art world. You equipped me with a solid basic foundation in art. I am now finding that the principles you taught me apply to all other forms of art that Vm encountering, including my photography and most recently my computer art. I am having so much fun drawing on my computer but if I had not learned the drawing basics from you, I can see this would be much more difficult. Thanks so much for all you taught me. I am having so much fun! Tom Newitt, Anesthesiologist "I have learned so much from your 'So You Thought You Couldn Draw class. I've gone from someone who couldn 't not draw at all to someone that is seeing great improvement. This class has increased my ability to really see what is around me and appreciate things that I didn even notice before. I am enjoying drawing so much! It has added a new dimension to my life. 't
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I first met you Sandi, I wasn sure I could learn to draw. You seemed like a sweet person but when you 'Anyone can draw', I was skeptical. In just nine weeks, you took me from drawing like a six year old to drawing work that looked almost like photographs. (You can see Orville 's before and after drawings on the cover of this book.) Now I draw all the time and I love it! And I owe it all to you, Sandi. Orville Thompson, Retired Engineer 't
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All my life I wanted to draw but was too busy raising a family to pursue it. I was so delighted to discover your drawing classes at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. I knew when you sold me my first set of 12 pencils that my life was going to change but I never dreamed that two years later I would be illustrating ads for the world's number one art company. My work has appeared in their ads in 'The Artist's Magazine and 'American Artist', for two years straight, and I've had work on TV, videos, magazines and in hooks. You are the one who taught me the basics. Thanks for helping a dream come true." Tiko Youngdale, Former Hairdresser '
Sandi, You have a magical gift of making difficult concepts seem easy. I love your down to earth, personable style. I have learned so much from you in your drawing classes. You have taken me from weak skills to a high level
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First, this
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who
has always shared
and talents to make
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impertinent missives keep
A
Creator
who
granted
me
purpose by giving
love the job
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me
the ability to be a
He gave me!
ever accomplished without the support of countless people. At the top of
is
graphic designer his time
my
develops untapped creative potential.
work
great
dedicated to
is
my
my
vision, believed in
Thanks
a possibility.
to
Who
making
it
up!
first
You were such a
To Tiko, who's been there with tried to
was
I'd like
to thank the students
discovered
To
Orville,
artist
who
how to
translate
my favorite,
become an
Next, there air.
confidence
And
artist.
is
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who
taught
me how to
I've
book if
who
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develop foundational will
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skills I!
my
my
cape when
teach
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concepts
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office
illustrations in this book.
brained' learners. With their feedback,
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into plain English.
left
into a
brained student
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phenomenal really
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in
me, even when
were
turn into reality and part of the reason
who
wants
to
I
just
wishes spoken
succeeded,
nothing you can't do. They taught
that this
is
your
believes.
discovered that
my hope
my dreams
parents, Virginia and Ernest McFall, who's amazing
faith, there's
of hope.
antecedent to success.
you succeed, so
gift.
watched you grow from a rank amateur
me. Everyone needs someone
by example that
just
treasure your friendship and admire your astonishing achievements. You've proved
Thanks in
had.
hours on end ever since the days when our
and Gre for the fabulous
classical art
applaud you.
me
for helping
we
Wow! And we were
one, a very big thank you for stepping on
to both Tiko
complex
success. You are a truly a
fun
works and even surprised me!
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me from day
nomination?
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that this stuff really
into thin
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started with that very first video.
one would snag an
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become super woman. Thanks
just a kitchen table.
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and champion, Chris. Your support, enthusiasm, patience
faithfui friend
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my
taking myself too seriously.
sincerely appreciate your help
I
list is
my dreams and has given tirelessly my fax friend, KC whose irreverent,
and understanding during tough times and endless encouragement has made a world me.
my
book
faith is truly
ability to
to believe,
taught
me
even when
the evidence of things not seen and the
will instill faith in
which provide you with the
me
life
you, a belief that you can indeed
express your creative
self.
And, when
up in an easy chair and take step-by-step art lessons in your own home.
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"I can't believe that's colored pencil!" Colored pencils can achieve the look of watercolors more without the mess! Learn four basic techniques and differences between various brands of pencils, papers and accessories. 46 min. Special Effects With Colored Pencils: David Dooley demonstrates key secrets for drawing metal and glass. Sandra Angelo shows six watercolor pencil techniques and new time saving techniques with colored paper. 55 min. Time Saving Colored Pencil Techniques: Learn exciting new colored pencil techniques which will cut your drawing time in half while dramatically improving results. 75 min. Realistic Colored Pencils Textures - A Mixed Media Approach: David Dooley and Sandra Angelo demonstrate new special effects for combining colored pencils with a wide variety of media to create textures including fur. skin tones, satin, glass, foliage, dew drops, weathered wood, rusty metal, rocks, grass, shimmering water and more. 75 min. Drawing Your Loved Ones- People: Key secrets for composing portraits as well as step-by-step techniques for drawing skin tones, hair, mouths, eyes and fabric with colored pencils. Beginners- watch Faces video first. 45 min. Drawing Your Loved Ones- Pets: Learn secrets for drawing fluffy fur, short hair, droopy skin, eyes, noses, whiskers, and more as Sandra Angelo teaches you how to capture your special friend, your pet. 84 min. Drawing with Colored Pencils on Wood: Yes, we said wood! People are amazed by the painterly effects that can be achieved by drawing with colored pencils on wood... and there's no mess or toxicity Sandra Angelo will share secrets from her new Walnut Hollow book such as: How to prepare the surface, methods for drawing on wood, finishing
Getting Started With Colored Pencils:
&
oils, acrylics,
!
&
techniques more. 58 min. Building A Nature Sketch book: Create a personalized sketching journal, by learning how to record your encounters with babbling brooks, scampering critters, delicate flowers and nature's stunning treasures. Demonstrations are in colored
and watercolor pencils. Like a scrap book, your journal will be chock full of treasured memories. 75 min. Watercolor Pencil, The Portable Medium: Learn six basic watercolor pencil techniques and methods for combining watercolor pencils with graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink, watersoluble graphite and watercolor. 60 min. pencils, graphite, ink
Also...
Color Theory Made Really Easy Tired of ending up with a pile of mud when you try to mix colors? Learn Sandra's simple color mixing solutions exercises based on traditional color theory. Make your colors come alive. Theory applies to all media. 55 min. The Easy Way To Draw Faces Learn how to capture a likeness and secrets for putting personality in your portraits as Sandra demonstrates key secrets for drawing eyes, noses, mouths, skin tones and hair with graphite. 45 min. Easy Pen & Ink Techniques for Artists and Crafters Learn techniques for combining pen and ink, water soluble pencils watercolor to create clouds, fur, flowers, foliage, backgrounds plus exciting craft applications on cloth, wood, etc. 70 min. Paint Like Monet In A Day™- With Oil pastels Impressionists and Realists will love the variety of fast, easy ways to create drawings that look like paintings with inexpensive, non toxic, versatile oil pastels. Great for kids too! 40 min. Creating Dynamic Compositions, What do do with the background? You just finished a drawing and you don't know what to do with the background? Sound familiar? Sandra Angelo explains how to use the six principles of composition which solve this dilemma as well as how to modify bad photo references. She then interviews Steve Miller, a nationally recognized celebrity portrait artist who shows his step-by-step process for creating dynamic compositions. 62 min.
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here are Sandra Angelo 's recommendations.
have grouped the videos
We carry
©
by Sandra Angelo
in sequential order
.
followed by the supplies
materials that can't be found in art stores, even going so far
some of the finest supplies from Europe. Although I get hundreds of requests to recommend art products and books, I carefully test each item and only sell first quality materials that I highly recommend. You will find that you don't get the same results I describe on the videos, if you use a lower grade product. Unlike some retail stores where as to import
the clerks don't even
know what
aisle
pretest selected materials to prevent
wasting time and money.
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how
to use
you the headache of buying
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at
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wrong supplies and
constantly updating the materials because products are
frequently discontinued, new, improved materials
new and improved
less
become
available and
techniques with these innovative products.
If
I
am
you keep
in
developing touch with
you will always be getting up to date information about new products and techniques. (Check out our web site for new information at DiscoverArtwithSandra.com.)
us,
Getting Started... Beginners are more likely to succeed
know how
if
they build basic skills
first like,
drawing and
draw and you can't mix colors, you will always struggle with art. Start with our beginners kit, So You Thought You Couldn Draw™ which includes four videos and a companion workbook. On these videos you can see me color theory. If you don't
to
't
demonstrate takes
many
On the video, 7 Common Drawing MisThem, I show you how to correct problems every beginner
of the drawings in this book.
and How To Correct
encounters. If you are
a rank beginner, build basic drawing
skills
150 page Workbook: So You Thought You Couldn
't
by choosing:
Draw™ and its four companion
Drawing Basics, The Easy Way To Draw Flowers, Water and Landscapes and The Easy Way to Draw Animals, 7 Common Drawing Mistakes and How to Correct Them. videos:
Materials:
drawing pencils, 2) Goat hair dust brush, 3) Battery sharpener, 4) Battery eraser, 5) Eraser refills. 6) The Art of Pencil Drawing book contains countless subjects to draw. It's a good supplement. To use this book, you will 1) tin set
with 12 degrees of hardness
need the following: 7) Grid
kit
8)
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Wire bound sketch pad with hard cover.
Understanding Color Mixing... After you finish the So You Thought You Couldn't Draw™ book and videos, move on
to
Made Really Easy. Color Theory Made Really Easy
the video, Color Theory 2) Video:
So many books make it so complicated and it doesn't have to be! This video provides you with a foundation that will help you learn how to mix color in any media. Materials you will need to learn color theory: 1) Color Theory Kit - 7 acrylic paints that you will need for learning this theory, (in exactly the right hues). I recommend you learn the theory in acrylics because
it's
faster
and inexpensive. Then you can apply the theory
So You Thought You Couldn't Draw
to all art media. 2)
with color corrected night.
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by Sandra Angelo
©
1989
your color charts), 3) palette paper, highly recommend the daylight lamp which will provide you
Wire bound watercolor
4) small round brush 5)
™
Good
light.
tablet (for
light is critical for accurate color mixtures... especially at
who
(This light has the added benefit of providing light therapy for those
depressed by dreary climates.)
It's
portable too, so you can take
it
from room
to
are
room.
After studying color theory, watch our Beginner's Colored Pencil Video Collection... Getting Started with Colored Pencils 2) Realistic Colored Pencil Textures 3) Time
1)
Saving Colored Pencil Techniques, 4) Building
A
Nature Sketchbook
The following colored pencil materials will work with all of the videos listed above: Colored Pencils: I have assembled my favorite pencils, both hard and soft pencils with the colors I use most. This pencil set is called Sandra's Favorite™ 48 colored pencils. If you have a smaller budget, start with the set of 24 pencils. If you have a bigger budget, buy the 120 color set. I highly recommend it because the palette is based on the traditional artist
pigments and the relatively hard leads don't get used up as
The
don't wear out as quickly).
your pencils
pencil keeps a sharp point for doing detail like
fur,
eye-
comes in a great three tiered wooden box! I take this one everywhere bebox makes it so portable. It's my very favorite! Blender pencils for burnishing.
lashes, etc.
cause the
fast (so
It
Colored Pencil Tablets
-
100%
cotton drawing tablet (11x14), black paper tablet (9x12),
multicolored paper tablet (9x12) Also: Goat hair dust brush to control crumbs, battery
operated sharpener.
Colored Pencil Materials for videos about drawing animals and people: Materials - Colored Pencils: I have assembled my favorite pencils, both hard and pencils with the colors
I
use most. The pencil set
pencils. This set contains all the colors
120 color set
set is incredible....
I
is
soft
called Sandra's Favorite™ 48 colored
use for flesh.
you have a bigger budget, the
If
fabulous colors and a great three tiered box!
because the hard lead pencils are great for detail like
hair,
eye lashes,
I
like the larger
etc. I
use the
blender pencils for the burnishing technique. Paper:
I
like to
draw faces and animals
cotton plate Bristol
If
you
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11x17
tablet)
in
black and white
first
(on professional
100%
and then photocopy them onto a sheet of colored paper.
draw animals: video: The Easy Way To Draw Animals how
like to
Start with
to
draw a
variety of animals in
graphite.
Next, Drawing Your Loved Ones: Pets whiskers,
If
you
how
like to
Start with
to
compose
draw
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shows key
secrets for
drawing eyes, noses,
fur,
a drawing etc. in colored pencils.
people:
The Easy Way To
Draw Paces which
teaches you
how
to
draw
the face in
graphite. (It's important to learn these techniques in black
and white
Next, you can watch Drawing Your Loved Ones: People
key secrets for drawing eyes,
noses, hair, skin tones,
how
to
compose
-
first.
a drawing etc. in colored pencils.
)
So You Thought You Couldn't Draw
™
by Sandra Angelo
©
1989
To learn fast colored pencil techniques, how to work with watercolor pencils and how to combine colored pencils with other media: Materials: 1) 24 Watercolor pencils with
hard bound wire
FREE
brush and water container! 2) Watercolor
Goat hair dust brush, 4) Battery sharpener, Video: Watercolor Pencils, the Portable Medium - 6 techniques for working with watercolor pencils as well as methods for combining them with graphite, colored pencils, ink tablet, 3)
and watercolor. Video: Special Effects with Colored Pencils
how
niques and If
you want
Materials:
pens 5)
to
draw metal and
)
show you watercolor
glass with guest artist
to get the look of paint
1
will
-
pencil tech-
David Dooley.
on wood, but don't want the mess:
Set of 3 black pigmented pens (3 nib sizes)
,
2) Set of 6 colored
pigmented
.05 nib. 3) Set of black Identipens, 4) book: Create With Colored Pencils on Wood,
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Goat hair dust brush,
6) Battery sharpener.
Drawing with Colored Pencils on Wood - This video has With Colored Pencils on
Wood which
a
companion book
titled
-
Create
contains the designs and instructions demonstrated
on the video. If
you love
Materials: 3)
detail...
1 )
Set of 3 black pens (3 nib sizes)
24 Watercolor pencils with
FREE
,
2) Set of 6 colored pens
-
.05 nib.
brush and water container! 4) Watercolor hard
bound wire tablet, 5) Goat hair dust brush, 6) Battery sharpener Video: Easy Pen and Ink Techniques - combine watercolor pencils with pen If
you
work loose and fast: Paint Like Monet in A Day™
like to
Video:
Materials: Oil Pastels set of 25, Wire
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Getting Started with Colored Pencils
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SANDRA'S FAVORITE™ COLORED PENCIL SUPPLIES: $29.95 med/hard colored pencils: 24 $59.95 box pencil in a 48 favorite™ colors: soft leads Sandra's hard and Sandra's favorite™ 20 Colored Pencils in Wooden case Reg.$2 5.00 $189.95 Med/Hardlead SALE Price: $57.95 ArtStix-setof48 $24.95 Set of 36 Verithin colored pencils - very hard lead for detail only $19.95 Box of six colorless blender markers $13.95 Box of twelve colorless blender pencils $24.95 Colored Pencil Carousel $ 10.95 Packet of transfer paper, white, graphite, non photo blue, yellow $ 10.95 Pro Laser White - highlighter for colored pencil drawings Starter Set of colored pencils set of
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SANDRA'S FAVOftlTfc™ WATERCOLOR PENCIL SUPPLIES: Watercolor pencils - 24 colors with FREE BRUSH Water soluble graphite set of Practice paper: Wire bound, hard cover, 7x9 watercolor tablet Performance paper Watercolor Block 9x12 - archival Sandra's Favorite Colored Pencil Papers 100% Cotton Colored Pencil practice tablet: White 11x14 Black colored paper - smooth on both sides: 1
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$17.95 52. $10.95 53. 54. $10.95 Tablet of colored papers 55. 100% cotton 2 ply Bristol board Plate finish (smooth) White 11x14 $17.97 (The plate finish is also good for graphite and pen and ink.) Sandra s Favorite Pen and Ink Supplies. See item 52 and 23 for pen and ink paper. $17.95 56. Set of 6 Identipens 57. Set of 3 black pens: 3 nib sizes: $ 9.00 58. $18.95 Set of 6 colored pens 59. Sandra's favorite set of 25 oil pastels for - Paint Like Monet video $16.95
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About the Author
You've always wanted to draw and paint but you thought you had to be born with talent. It's not true. Selected from hundreds of top educators to receive the prestigious Fellowship Award from Rhode Island School of Design, Sandra McFall Angelo specializes in teaching classical art techniques to people who can't even draw a straight line. Author of 18 step-by-step videos, four companion books, 25 TV segments and over 50 magazine columns, Angelo' s teaching system has been heralded by top critics such as the Washington Post as super simple. Her books and videos have been adopted by schools, universities and libraries worldwide and have won top awards including an Emmy nomination, Videographer's Award of Excellence, 1st. Place WAVE Award, Communicator's Award of Distinction, 1st. Place Boston Bookbuilder's Award, and more.
A leading authority on drawing techniques, Sandra writes for The Artist's Magazine, American Artist, Decorative Artist's Workbook and has served as Contributing Editor for Art Materials Today and Arts & Crafts. She also creates step-by-step brochures for leading manufacturers and travels the lecture circuit teaching workshops in a variety of media, for resorts, universities, art schools, manufacturers, retailers, and art guilds. Her award winning television appearances on networks such as ABC, CNN, Discovery Channel, HGTV and TNN have won her many awards including an Emmy nomination. Her unique combination of videos and companion books walk^ne novice step-by-step through the drawing process and transform amateurs into artists in just a few months.
A widely
collected artist, with work in both corporate (such as Kaiser Hospital and Scripps Hospital Birthing Center) and private collections worldwide, her personal art reflects simple straightforward emotions she garnered as a child growing up in the primitive jungles of Africa. Having traveled in 40 countries,
45
states,
and speaking
six languages, she finds
it
easy to relate to people from
all
walks of
life.
For your convenience, a back of the book.
of Sandra's books, videos and ordering information for her recommended supplies have been provided are interested in hiring Sandra Angelo for a workshop in your area, send for a list of her seminar topics and a fee schedule. Write to: Discover Art, P.O. Box 262424, San Diego, 921% or call toll free 1(888)327-9278. or check her website: Discover Art with Sandra.com at the
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SO YOU THOUGHT YOU COULDN'T DRAW An Easy Self-Study Guide and Workbook NO TALENT REQUIRED!
This entertaining self-study guide will ease you through a simple four step drawing system which can transform your skills from rank beginner to accomplished artist in a few easy lessons. Look at the remarkable progress made by the students below.
In a few easy lessons, Joan
Storm 's skills were transformed from amateur to professional and now delights in drawing her
she
grandson, toothless smile
and all
Look
amazing transformation in Joe at the
Breault's
skills.
In just a
couple months, Sandra Angelo's course transformed him from a rank beginner to
an accomplished artist.
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