Archive for the 'Drawing' Category
Creative Catalyst Newsletter - July 2, 2007
DRAW WITH CONFIDENCE: From Basic to Brilliant
We are thrilled to introduce a new CCP learning to draw DVD. It covers areas missed by other workshops … how to accurately place and portray three-dimensional elements on a two dimensional surface while on site or in the studio. David N. Kitler is a renowned wildlife artist [...]
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Creative Catalyst Newsletter- June 14, 2007
Landscape Acrylic Painting!
Learn some painting tips for that summer trip you’re planning. Get the scoop on how to capture a wonderful rural scene with acrylic. You learn how to make wood look weathered, stone look textured and foregrounds look convincing. In addition, you can print out your own copy of the final painting and reference material [...]
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Janie Gildow on COMPOSITION
CCP e-Newsletter June 10, 2008
Cold chills. Sweaty palms. Plummeting vital signs. Brain shut-down. Don’t worry; it’s just what happens when someone mentions the dreaded word: “composition.” I’ve taught composition for a great many years and it really isn’t scary at all. Once you see how it works, you’ll find out that it’s simple, straightforward, and [...]
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Learn to Draw With Confidence with David Kitler
With this drawing instruction DVD you will learn to draw as David N. Kitler shows you how to use basic shapes, locate important value shifts, understand the role of different pencil grades to create depth, locate and accurately plot objects on a page, and properly position the parts of any object, be it animal or [...]
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From Behind the Camera - Drawing Transfer
When I use an opaque projector, I think I’m denying myself the opportunity to become more familiar with my subject. Additionally, manual transfer of an image adds that little bit of distortion that is part of the artist’s style.
If freehand drawing is not for you, there’s a way to transfer an image and keep [...]
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