Lines and Shapes
We collected some easy exercises to get used to pen and paper or the graphictablet. Understand differnt types of lines. Shapes are an important building block for drawing. Learn how the meaning of basic shapes and the usage of negative and white space.
- Get used to draw lines
- Contour lines
- Cross Contour Lines
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Shapes are an important building block for drawing. Learn how the meaning of basic shapes and the usage of negative and white space.
Contrast and Value
There are more than 50 shades of grey but we will only use few. We had a deeper look of the usage and the meaning of the greyscales.The correct usage of light and shadow can be tricky but will be important for adding realism to your illustrations. We will show how to make your compositions become alive and creating depth.
- Get used to draw lines
- Contour lines
- Cross Contour Lines
Downloads
Shapes are an important building block for drawing. Learn how the meaning of basic shapes and the usage of negative and white space.
Perspective
Basic Concepts
There are more than 50 shades of grey but we will only use few. We had a deeper look of the usage and the meaning of the greyscales.
Atmosperic Perspective
This kind of perspective is oftne forgotten but by defining elements like background foreground and different middlegrounds you create an atmospheric perspective.
One Point Perspective
Often used in wide landscape paintings
Two Point Perspective
Most used perspective technique
Three Point Perspective
The drama and most realistic perspective
Combining Perspective
Combining different perspective techniques creates interesting effects.
Composition
Rules of Third
The rules of third show you where to place objects in your composition.
Harmony
Understand different techniques to create balance and harmony.