Guptillchallendge. Draw with ink. Chapters 16-17

I continue to learn to draw and use the book by Arthur Gaptill “Rendering in Pen and Ink”.

In chapter 16, the author shares with us some tips and tricks.

What I learned from this chapter:

1. Think over why you need a drawing and continue to stick to the plan;
2. Plan the drawing process. What parts of the picture will be the main ones, which parts are minor and how to express it with the help of those drawing tools that are available;
3. Light and shadow in the figure. How to use them correctly;
4. Image tonality. Light pattern or contrast;
5. Prints and elements characteristic of the artist;
6. The distribution of the value. How to choose that the main idea is not lost;
7. Image verification. After drawing you need to look at the sketch and decide whether to add something or not. You can use a mirror or camera.
   
   

What do you remember in this chapter? If you have not yet read, then maybe there are questions about what I have learned from the text?

17 chapter. It's time for large-scale works - the entire building with the environment in the sketch. And to make the sketch look harmonious, you need to remember:

1️⃣ Sketch is a spot consisting of spots of different size and folded into a sheet;

2️⃣ Some black spots on white paper are more interesting than others. It is necessary to try to choose the shape of the spot so that it is pleasant to the eye;

3️⃣ Analyze the nature: select the main thing, it is possible to change the direction of lighting, so that the sketch looks more harmonious;

4️⃣ Do not forget the shade (for contrast) and the technique of applying ink on paper;

5️⃣ Watch and analyze the work of other artists: what was good, why did they get this effect and how did the artist achieve this effect in his work.

I propose to go to the plein air and look for a point from which the view of a small building will meet all the requirements of a good composition (you can take pictures and finish the work at home). Analyze, draw!