Sketching Basics ②

Author: Ning Fan
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: From the perspective of artistic expression, sketching is monochrome painting. The black-and-white drawings created with tools such as brushes, pencils, pens, or charcoal sticks can all be referred to as sketches. In the early stages of art learning, to distinguish it from quick sketches or line drawings, "sketching" generally refers to a longer, more in-depth task where the form, lines, and shading of an object are depicted using pencils or charcoal. This book focuses on such long-term sketching exercises. It is a fundamental training that every aspiring artist must undertake. This basic training progresses from simple to complex, from shallow to deep, with clear requirements and steps. It employs comparative and analytical methods to enhance the coordination of our eyes, brains, and hands, thereby comprehensively improving our observation and drawing skills. When practicing sketching, one must consistently adhere to two principles. The first is the principle of "wholeness." We must learn to observe and depict every object as a whole, avoiding the isolation of any single part. The second is the principle of "three-dimensionality." We must observe all objects in three dimensions and strive to represent their height, width, and depth in a manner.