polygraf in the post "Uncomfortable's Thoughts: Constructional Drawing"
2016-02-01 09:13
I like the term constructional drawing. I tutor a few kids in art and drawing and this is the approach I've been trying to teach. I never really came up with a term for it but now I'm going to start using this.
My basic theory I teach them is that almost everything you could ever want to draw can be broken down into spheres, cubes, and cylinders. We spend at least the first week or lesson on drawing these simple shapes at a variety of angles. Then I show them how to fit the human figure into these shapes. Maybe a bit complicated but it's more interesting to the kids than drawing "boring old fruits and stuff" (their words). Then I teach them observational drawing techniques like measuring and angle sighting. It's been pretty successful so far. I make it a point to keep their very first drawing and show them how much they've improved over time. I never thought I'd enjoy teaching but it's been a good experience, and doing all these really basic exercises has helped me improve and maintain my skill as well.
Good article. Would love to discuss more.
polygraf in the post "25 Texture Challenge - fleshed out into an actual challenge for those of you struggling with how to render different materials"
2016-07-07 04:14
The only solution to that feeling of frustration is time. Keep at it and you will get better.