Sketch of plaster

Author: Zhai Shuiliang
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Publish Date: 2000-11-01
Features: When learning to draw plaster portraits, one should first correctly understand the relationship between the whole and the parts. Completing a sketch does not mean drawing many surfaces, but rather using this block perspective to understand it, allowing its volume and weight to be revealed in a deeper composition. When further enriching the depiction of the subject, do not disrupt the overall harmony but use details to enhance it; otherwise, you may need to make tough choices. Before painting, one should have a profound understanding and recognition of the subject. Summarize and organize the features of the subject in terms of primary and secondary, front and back, and size, firmly establishing the observational mindset of "whole—part—whole" and "generalization—deepening—generalization." Therefore, when drawing any object, attention should be paid to cultivating the concept of three-dimensionality. Gain an in-depth understanding of the form's structure, analyze the relationship between form and volume to express the structure. Sketch courses are generally arranged from simple to complex, starting with still life, plaster geometric shapes, plaster portraits, and human portraits, gradually progressing to half-body and full-body figures, and ultimately to creative work. While sketching, a certain number of quick sketches, memory drawings, and color exercises should be interspersed. These various exercises complement each other. This book is part of the newly released Exam Preparation Sketchbooks series for art academies. It explains the basic techniques of sketching through numerous demonstration illustrations and detailed textual descriptions. The content is comprehensive, visually engaging, and presented in an easy-to-understand yet insightful manner. It is highly practical and serves as an excellent exam preparation guide, offering valuable guidance to improve candidates' exam performance.