How to Draw Accurately Every Time

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Lesson 1 Art Studio Episode 41 A Solid Foundation When you realize that even the smallest inaccuracies in the early stages of a drawing are bound to grow and be compounded with each new stroke, you understand the importance of a solid foundation. In Lesson 1, you’ll start with the basics of Darrel’s proven straightedge and divider method by drawing your first bearing lines, plotting your sizing points, and capturing that first angle—the first steps toward accuracy! Lesson 2 Art Studio Episode 42 Truth in Triangles Lesson 2 walks you through the process of triangulation. By breaking your subject into these manageable shapes (triangles), you’ll not only create more accurate drawings, but you’ll also be able to tackle the project one small step at a time. Lesson 3 Art Studio Episode 43 Quest for Accuracy As you continue to create shapes, you’re going to witness a transformation. Each new shape gives you the opportunity to start roughing out the form of the face, changing your drawing from a series of lines and dots to a recognizable form that you can get excited about. Lesson 4 Art Studio Episode 44 Divider and Conquer In Lesson 4, Darrel shares the secrets of his “divider recipe.” The divider is just one more simple opportunity to ensure that your drawings are accurate before you invest your precious time and energy in creating the eye-popping, realistic masterpieces you’re after! Lesson 5 Art Studio Episode 45 Clean Up Time to clean things up. The aftermath of the layout process leaves you with a rough, albeit beautiful, rendering of your subject of choice. In order to avoid confusion in the later stages of your drawing, Darrel shows you how to clean up and commit to your lines. Plus, learn how to use the power of a gradient to create the illusions of depth and dimension at every step in the drawing process.