Study of Bernini Sculpture
I am very happy with this piece that I did for Figure drawing. It is a study of a sculpture by the artist Bernini. This has to be the most detailed piece of work that I have done to date. This is charcoal, 18x24", 2009
Recommended Reading: Basic Drawing Techniques
Basic Drawing Techniques edited by Greg Albert and Rachel Wolf I picked up this book at a yard sale this last summer for about a dollar, but the information inside is invaluable to any artist. It is Basic Drawing Techniques, edited by Greg Albert and Rachel Wolf, from North Light Books. It covers the basics of drawing, from beginner to portraiture. I got a degree in drawing and painting from Academy of Art University, and a lot of what is in this book is in the foundation classes an art student would take there. If you are looking for a resource to brush up on your drawing, or even for how to teach others, this is the book for you. It begins with an overview of the supplies you will need, whether drawing with pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, or marker. It discussed the different types of papers available and how they work with different media. From there, you will learn about basic lines, shapes, forms, shading, perspective, quick sketching, animals, anatomy, fig...
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