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7 – Perspective (and other Geometrics)

Perspective (and other Geometrics) : In this lesson, we will apply geometric techniques for depicting DEPTH, SCALE and PROPORTION, such as Perspective (as in buildings) and Proportion (as in faces & figures). These principles help in creating the 3d spaces/forms with whatever level of accuracy desired. The three main visual cues for depth to focus on are: overlapping, diminution, convergence. These are supported by ‘position on a background plane’, atmospherics, lineweights, degree of detail and sharpness of focus, (colour temperature if painting) etc., to create the illusion of 3d space. There are a variety of ‘geometric techniques’ for dealing with specific problems, such as forms with compound curves, like boat hulls.

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Session 7 PERSPECTIVE, Proportion, Scale, Geometry (1 of 6)  – Intro To Drawing Online {Aug 11 2020}

Session 7 PERSPECTIVE, Proportion, Scale, Geometry (2 of 6)  – Intro To Drawing Online {Aug 11 2020}

Session 7 PERSPECTIVE, Proportion, Scale, Geometry (3 of 6)  – Intro To Drawing Online {Aug 11 2020}

Session 7 PERSPECTIVE, Proportion, Scale, Geometry (4 of 6) – Intro To Drawing Online {Aug 11 2020}

Session 7 PERSPECTIVE, Proportion, Scale, Geometry (5 of 6)  – Intro To Drawing Online {Aug 11 2020}

Session 7 PERSPECTIVE, Proportion, Scale, Geometry (6 of 6)  – Intro To Drawing Online {Aug 11 2020}

FIVE KINDS OF PERSPECTIVE DRAWING 1 Of 1 (SHADBOLT TAS) (may 5 2017)

2 POINT CHAIR EXERCISE      Ecuad Day 2 Sp 2018 Persp Cda Chair Exercise 2 Point-1

Watch OPTIONAL video:  1 POINT CHAIR EXERCISE  Ecuad Day 2 Sp 2018 Persp Cda Chair Exercise 1 Point-1

We will use perspective to correctly size scale figures in a space in various locations. There are two  VERY useful techniques we call “Clothesline” and “Measuring Wall”. For this section we can use very simple figures, even stick figures. Later we will draw figures with more detail. There is a lot to learn in drawing the face and figure. You can watch the optional videos if you have the time and interest during the next six months.

GESTURE, SHAPES AND FIGURES part 1 of 2 vids Fall 2015 Cda Day 2 Of 8(3) Gesture Figure To Buildings

GESTURE, SHAPES AND FIGURES part 2 of 2 vids Fall 2015 Cda Day 2 Of 8(3) Gesture Figure To Buildings

Watch OPTIONAL video:  Shadbolt Center TAS Drawing SCALE FIGURES IN PERSPECTIVE CLOTHESLINE- MEASURING WALL(may 5 2017)

DAY 6 Shadbolt TAS Drawing Head & Face Manikin Head (part 1 of 2)(1 of 5) {Nov 2015}

DAY 6 Shadbolt TAS Drawing Head & Face Manikin Head (part 2 of 2)(1 of 5) {Nov 2015}

Watch OPTIONAL video: Beginning To Draw The Face (and features) Shadbolt Tas Mar 27 2017   Part 1 Of 2   -1

Watch OPTIONAL video: Beginning To Draw The Face (and features) Shadbolt Tas Mar 27 2017 2 0f 2-1

Watch OPTIONAL video: Facial Features and Head Section vid 1 of 1       4 Of 4-1

Watch OPTIONAL video: Boats & Ships  Infinity Sign Method for 1 of 2 {Mar 2017}

Watch OPTIONAL video: Boats & Ships  Infinity Sign Method for part 2 of 2 {Mar 2017}

Watch OPTIONAL video: WING FORMS BOAT-HULL SPACESHIP (22 min) 

Watch OPTIONAL video: Perspective Day 3 Of 8 Fall 2015 Elipses etc (2)-1 {Oct 3 2014}

Perspective Assignment: Complete the 9-Square Grid of chairs, 2 point perspective.

Review the Chair Exercise videos above.

Next Session #8: Composition

8 – Composition

Composition This means to apply an ordering concept, a ‘design’,  to govern the elements in a picture. There are many traditional systems that have been used for this, or you may create one of your own through observation or informed intuition. This also involves an understanding of proportion, scale, format, cropping, focal point placement, eye-path, dominance, balance, numbers, rhythm, hierarchy of shapes, and other general design principles. Composition can be a complex topic when enriched by knowledge, but keeping it clear and simple is always a good approach.

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Session 8 Intro To Drawing Online Composition   (1 of 5)  { Aug 18 2020}    

Session 8 Intro To Drawing Online Composition   (2 of 5)  { Aug 18 2020}

Session 8 Intro To Drawing Online Composition   (3 of 5)  { Aug 18 2020}

Session 8 Intro To Drawing Online Composition   (4 of 5)  { Aug 18 2020}

Session 8 Intro To Drawing Online Composition   (5 of 5)  { Aug 18 2020}

SHADBOLT  TAS COMPOSITION FOR DRAWING AND PAINTING  Day 4 (1 OF 3) {Oct 28 2015}

SHADBOLT  TAS COMPOSITION FOR DRAWING AND PAINTING  Day 4 (2 OF 3) {Oct 28 2015}

SHADBOLT  TAS  COMPOSITION FOR DRAWING AND PAINTING Day 4 (3 OF 3) {Oct 28 2015}

Composition assignment:  Use the ‘forced Composition‘ concept – draw flowers or other random natural image, but then trace or copy it to refine lines of force, finally create a random subject, e.g. street scene or landscape,  based on the compositional diagram. Finally, refine the drawing and explain how it developed as it did. Submit as a jpeg, small format, within 1 week of final class for comments.

Rotate Objects from any viewpoint

Being able to draw simple boxes from any angle is important as a prelude to drawing more complex objects from any angle you wish. These 3 videos should help to review this idea (ignore the imbedded titles as they are part of a longer series on perspective):

COLOR WHEEL & COLOR AS TONE

A very useful perception to add to your mental toolkit for painting is the ability to see COLOR AS TONE’.  (‘Tone” can also be called tonal value, value, light-dark on gray scale) . The ‘lights’,  or light tones, create piccolo sparkle, ‘mids’ create violin richness/sublety, ‘darks’ create tuba gravitas.  Deduct the lights and you have somber/moody. Deduct the mids and you have a kind of annunciation, readable from afar, but not all that interesting up close. Deduct the darks and you have ‘ethereal’, pixies dancing at twilight. Together and they give a full orchestra – but there is still the problem of ‘dominance’ – equal amounts of piccolo, violin and tuba are boring.

Acrylic or Water Colour Painting – Nov. and Dec. 2019

Acrylic or Water Colour Painting – Nov. & Dec. 2019 Taught by artist, Tony O’Regan. Use either watercolour or acrylic paints in this class where you will learn painting techniques and how to apply perspective, sketching analysis and composition. This is a great way to start or continue your artistic expression and is suitable for all levels.

Use either watercolour or acrylic paints in this class taught by Tony O’Regan (www.toregan.com) where you will learn painting techniques and how to apply perspective, sketching analysis and composition. This is a great way to start or continue your artistic expression and is suitable for all levels.

All supplies included.

Suitable for all levels.  (Adults 16+yrs) All supplies included.

Mondays, Nov. 4- Dec. 9
6:30pm-9:00pm

5 Classes, $160

Class Number: # 682595

South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre

236 Visual Arts Studio
South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre

For more information, contact tas@tonyoregan.com .

Acrylic or Water Colour Painting – Sept. and Oct. 2019

Acrylic or Water Colour Painting – Sept. and Oct. 2019 Taught by artist, Tony O’Regan. Use either watercolour or acrylic paints in this class where you will learn painting techniques and how to apply perspective, sketching analysis and composition. This is a great way to start or continue your artistic expression and is suitable for all levels.

Use either watercolour or acrylic paints in this class taught by Tony O’Regan (www.toregan.com) where you will learn painting techniques and how to apply perspective, sketching analysis and composition. This is a great way to start or continue your artistic expression and is suitable for all levels.

All supplies included.

Suitable for all levels.  (Adults 16+yrs) All supplies included.

Mondays, Sept. 16-Oct.21
6:30pm-9:00pm

5 Classes, $160

Class Number: #4682591

South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre

236 Visual Arts Studio
South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre

For more information, contact tas@tonyoregan.com .

Art School Fridays-Sept. and Oct. 2019

Tony O’Regan’s Art School Fridays
September and October 2019
Learn to draw! Build a great foundation while learning all the basics for landscape, villages, flowers, faces and figures. Using a variety of drawing media you will learn to draw gesture, contour, mass, space, shading, silhouette, tonality, figure-ground, perspective and composition. All teaching supported by thorough demonstrations and teaching video website. All materials included. 

Tony’s Art School Fridays

September and October 2019

Learn to draw! Build a great foundation while learning all the basics for landscape, villages, flowers, faces and figures. Using a variety of drawing media you will learn to draw gesture, contour, mass, space, shading, silhouette, tonality, figure-ground, perspective and composition. All teaching supported by thorough demonstrations and teaching video website. All materials included. 

Suitable for all levels.  (Adults 16+yrs)

Fridays, Sept. 20 – Oct. 25
1:30pm-3:30pm

6  Classes, $168

Register using Class Number: # 4682623

South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre

236 Visual Arts Studio
South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre
14601-20 Ave, Surrey

For more information, contact tas@tonyoregan.com .

Art School Fridays-Nov. and Dec. 2019

Tony O’Regan’s Art School Fridays
November and December 2019
Learn to draw! Build a great foundation while learning all the basics for landscape, villages, flowers, faces and figures. Using a variety of drawing media you will learn to draw gesture, contour, mass, space, shading, silhouette, tonality, figure-ground, perspective and composition. All teaching supported by thorough demonstrations and teaching video website. All materials included. 

November and December 2019

Learn to draw! Build a great foundation while learning all the basics for landscape, villages, flowers, faces and figures. Using a variety of drawing media you will learn to draw gesture, contour, mass, space, shading, silhouette, tonality, figure-ground, perspective and composition. All teaching supported by thorough demonstrations and teaching video website. All materials included. 

Suitable for all levels.  (Adults 16+yrs)

Fridays, Nov. 8 – Dec. 13
1:30pm-3:30pm

6  Classes, $168

Register using Class Number: # 4682623

South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre

236 Visual Arts Studio
South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre
14601-20 Ave, Surrey

For more information, contact tas@tonyoregan.com .

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