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Sep 8 2009

Leaves and trees

We all have a general knowledge of what a tree looks like. It might seem obvious, but there is quite a difference between drawing something you have never seen or touched and something you have known all your life. Even if you are a city person, trees are something you must have seen or touched. [...]

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Aug 28 2009

What do we need to be an artist?

First of all, let’s get rid of questions useless to any student: Do I have talent? Am I gifted?
You are what you are and if you take pleasure in studying how to draw, you have just enough talent to enjoy yourself and appreciate the different improvements in your skills.
In Signus drawing course, Piet Herzeel shows [...]

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Jul 21 2009

The Colour Perspective

In order to create an impression of volume and depth one must not overlook what is called colour perspective.
The concept is a little more subjective than line perspective or tone and shade perspective. Nobody likes to follow rules about the use of colours. Where to use them and how to use them is very personal. [...]

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Jul 7 2009

Drapery

Drapery

The study of drapery is happily one that can be carried on at almost any place, time, and season, and perhaps it is because of this very ease of access that it is so often neglected and many an otherwise satisfactory picture will be marred by the poor drawing of drapery and clothing.
When the weather [...]

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Jun 11 2009

Two modern painting giants meet in Aix-en-Provence (France)

(From mai 25th until September 27th 2009)
The influence of Cezanne on Picasso is a well recognized and interesting fact among art lovers. The intimate motivations and passions of an artist are always a thrilling aspect of art history. His respect and passion for Cezanne is well illustrated by the purchase of the chateau de Vauvenargues [...]

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May 14 2009

The pratice of science of drawing

“Classic approach to the dynamics of drawing by brilliant teacher with insights and practical advice on line drawing, mass drawing, visual memory, materials and much more. 84 plates and diagrams reinforce Speed’s clear presentation.”
This is the summary of “The pratice of science of drawing” wrote by  Harold Speed.
Just follow the links and you will be [...]

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Dec 14 2008

Tools you need to draw

Drawing is an inexpensive pastime, you can use anything to draw and create astounding pictures.
However here is some good advice in selecting and chosing the correct material which will help you obtain better results.
Pencil
Keep a good selection of pencils, from soft [...]

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Oct 14 2008

How to use shadows and lights

How to use shadows and lights

The three types of light

Sunlight
Ordinary daylight
Artificial light

Sun light and shadows
The sun creates a very different light and shadow depending if the sky is clear or overcast but also on the time of day and the position in the [...]

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Aug 14 2008

Learning perspective and view points

The nine typical viewpoints
There are nine typical views which will help you many a time. Try to fix these views in your mind by practising as much as you can, first by referring to the model and [...]

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Jun 14 2008

Learning perspective

Learning perspective

How to use perspective.
Although we live a world with three dimensions, you only have two dimensions when drawing a picture on paper. The third dimension, the one that will give depth to the painting, sketch, draft or [...]

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