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| Look
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the first 5 pages. |
Introduction |
Contents-page
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Contents-page
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| Using the sketchbook. |
Pencils, pens, and ink. |
Waterproof inks. |
Brushes. |
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| Papers for ink & washes. |
Control paint & washes. |
Make simple tools. |
Plan your composition. |
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| Sketch first in pencil. |
Make a larger ink sketch. |
Place your focal point. |
Add watercolor washes. |
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| Emphasize a focal point. |
Define light & dark areas. |
Don't put the
horizon line in the middle. |
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| Wet paper for
the sky, but leave it dry for clouds.
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Determine the
light source for sparkle and shadows. |
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Sharpen contrast with whites, mid-tones, and
darks. |
Evaluate the
light to dark tonal value of each hue. |
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| My 12 warm & cool colors. |
Interpret one motif in warm colors,
cool colors, or grays. |
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Join a painting group to discuss color choices. |
Use warm colors to bring objects
foreward. |
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| Try ink and
clear water for monochrome subjects. |
Experiment with a mix of brown and black ink. |
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Sketch with just 4 colors and a flat brush. |
Select and draw
a detail using your viewfinder. |
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Choose a universal subject from nature. |
Find local landmark
motifs with universal appeal. |
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| Observe linear
and atmospheric perspectives.
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Draw sharp edges
on foreground objects. |
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| Increase size
and detail on foreground figures. |
Create focus
with people in a simple sketch. |
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| Wet the paper
for soft sketches of people.
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Combine buildings
or natural objects with people. |
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| Study the proportions of the human
body. |
Practice painting people until it
becomes easy. |
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| Sketch more people. |
Evaluate your work. |
Fold a mini-sketchbook. |
And keep on sketching. |
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