Drawing Basics

by Kristen Kennedy

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Coalinga College
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Humanities
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Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. Part I
  7. Chapter 1- Media, Materials, and Tools
  8. 1.1: Traditional Drawing Media
  9. 1.2: Modern and Alternative Media
  10. 1.3: Drawing Surfaces
  11. 1.4: Tools and Accessories for the Artist's Toolbox
  12. 1.5: Techniques and Applications in Drawing
  13. 1.6: Health and Safety in the Drawing Studio
  14. 1.7: Conclusion
  15. Chapter 2- Observational Drawing
  16. 2.1: Observational Drawing Defined
  17. 2.2: Learning How to See
  18. 2.3: Arrangement of Your Drawing Composition
  19. 2.4: Conclusion
  20. Part II
  21. Chapter 3- Exploring Line
  22. 3.1: The Visual Element of Line
  23. 3.2: Exploring the Nuances of Line in Art- Line Quality, Direction, and Characteristics
  24. 3.3: The Role of Contour line in Basic Drawing
  25. 3.4: Techniques in Mark Making
  26. 3.5: Conclusion
  27. Chapter 4- Exploring Value
  28. 2.2.1: The Visual Element of Value
  29. 4.2: The Nature of Light and Visual Perception
  30. 4.3: Concepts in Value Drawing
  31. 4.4: Selecting the Right Tools
  32. 2.2.5: Value Shading Techniques
  33. 4.6: Conclusion
  34. Chapter 5- Drawing Using Basic Shapes
  35. 5.1: The Visual Element of Shape
  36. 5.2: Types of Shapes
  37. 5.3: Simplification of Complex Objects into Basic Shapes
  38. 5.4: Techniques for Drawing Shape
  39. 5.5: The Relationship of Shape in Composition
  40. 5.6: Example Artists and Artworks
  41. 5.7: Conclusion
  42. Chapter 6- Spatial Depth
  43. 2.4.1: The Visual Element of Space
  44. 6.2: Techniques for Creating Spatial Depth in Drawing
  45. 6.3: Positive and Negative Space
  46. 6.4: Artist's Exploration of Space
  47. 6.5: Conclusion
  48. Chapter 7- Drawing Texture
  49. 7.1: The Visual Element of Texture
  50. 7.2: Different Categories of Texture
  51. 7.3: Techniques for Depicting Texture
  52. 7.4: Drawing Media for Creating Texture
  53. 7.5: Texture of Drawing Materials
  54. 7.6: Master Works from Art History
  55. 7.7: Conclusion
  56. Chapter 8- Exploring Color Illustration
  57. 8.1: The Visual Element of Color
  58. 8.2: The Color Wheel
  59. 8.3: Properties of Color-Hue, Saturation, and Value
  60. 8.4: Color Theory
  61. 8.5: Color Mixing Techiques
  62. 8.6: Color in Composition
  63. 8.7: Masterwork Case Studies
  64. 8.8: Conclusion
  65. Part III
  66. Chapter 9- Composition Design Principles
  67. 9.1: Defining the Design Principles
  68. 9.2: Elements of Design in Review
  69. 9.3: Important Aspects of Compositional Design
  70. 9.4: Composition Techniques and Applications
  71. 9.5: Combining Techniques for Enhanced Effect
  72. 9.6: Conclusion
  73. Chapter 10- Developing Personal Expression
  74. 10.1: Defining Personal Expression
  75. 10.2: Psychological Aspects of Personal Expression
  76. 10.3: Techniques and Design Elements that Enhance Personal Expression
  77. 10.4: Influence of Personal Experiences and Cultural Backgrounds
  78. 10.5: Practical Methods for Developing Personal Style in Drawing
  79. 10.6: Historical Context of Personal Expression
  80. 10.7: Drawing in the Digital Age- Expanding Horizons of Personal Expression
  81. 10.8: Conclusion
  82. Chapter 11- The Art Critique
  83. 11.1: Defining Critique and Criticism
  84. 11.2: Purposes and Benefits of the Classroom Critique
  85. 11.3: Strategies for Constructive Feedback
  86. 11.4: The Process of Evaluating Art
  87. 11.5: Objectivity and Subjectivity in Art Critique
  88. 11.6: Constructive Feedback vs. Destructive Crticism
  89. 11.7: Methods for Evaluating Art
  90. 11.8: Conclusion
  91. Back Matter
  92. Index
  93. Glossary
  94. Detailed Licensing
  95. Detailed Licensing