![]() When drawing with pencils, it is all about transitions in brightness values and different types of edges. Light travels as a wave therefore, shadows are not completely sharp.įor these reasons, there are no lines in nature! Since all materials are made of molecules, they can never be one hundred percent smooth. Start by marking the drawing paper, so you can always put your hand back at the same place. When both eyes are partly closed, you can focus on brightness values, and disregard other distractions. To solve this problem, squint while observing, in order to lose focus. Sometimes when looking at a complex object, especially with colors (or texture), it is hard to see how dark or light each area is. In other words, there should be enough contrast between dark and bright parts of the drawing in order for it to look rich and intense. When the range between dark and bright areas is large, the drawing is noticeable, and has volume and depth.If the range or difference between dark and light areas is small, the drawing may appear flat. ![]() In addition, it is important to pay attention to the range and variety between the darkest areas and the brightest: Observation is the key to identifying the brightness values of any object or image.Įxamine each part of the drawing, to see if it is darker or lighter than the object you are trying to draw, and then correct it accordingly.
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