Basic still life

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Structure One of the key elements of drawing from life is finding the underling structure of the subject your are drawing. This means looking for the basic shapes first, then finding the surface planes and changes. Then refine those shapes to match what you see. Reference for drawing. Today, I thought I'd use a pear as an example to use to look for an object's structure, because it simple enough yet has enough complexity to require us to look. Though, for this exercise any fruit will do. I…

Go to this website to see similar examples from another school. http://arteascuola.com/2020/02/shading-forms/ A form is a three dimensional shape. It is able to stand up in a surface. Because it is 3D, light hits the form and gives the form various shades. A variety of darks and light is called Value. Study the forms above. Where is the light coming from? How does light effect round and flat forms differently? We will need to practice with making smooth value. YOu will be given a value scale…

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Directions:Find at least 4 objects that are basic forms (squares, cones, circles, cylinders).Set them up in an interesting composition with 1 light source.Create a pencil drawing from direct observation.Include a background and fill the whole page.Use a full range of values to illustrate chiaroscuro.Pyramidal (triangular) shaped compositions work

Still life paintings by dutch artist Jos van Riswick

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Still Life 2 on Adam Forfang Fine Art

When I was taking drawing classes in college we drew still lifes (or is it still lives ? I've never known.) day after day. They would be a c...