🖌️Drawing is about making decisions and exploring our unique artistic voices.
🤔Drawing is a process of observing, breaking down, and connecting with the subject.
🖋️Techniques such as correcting proportions and controlling values are important in drawing.
🎨Drawing can be realistic, expressive, or symbolic, depending on our choices.
🌟Drawing together allows us to share our unique perspectives and learn from one another.
Can I use any paper to draw a mushroom?
—Yes, you can use any paper, but it's important to consider the relationship between the material and the surface for effective drawing.
How can I improve my drawing skills?
—Practice gesture drawing, focus on observing and breaking down the subject, and make deliberate decisions about line work, shape, and values.
What are some techniques for drawing with charcoal?
—Some techniques include using vine charcoal and compressed charcoal for different marks, using charcoal pencils for precision, and blending with a blending stump or paper towel.
Should I prioritize line or shape in my drawing?
—It depends on your artistic vision. You can choose to make your drawing realistic or expressive by prioritizing line or shape accordingly.
How can I connect with the subject and materials in drawing?
—Observe the subject, connect with its unique qualities, and make deliberate choices about how you want to interpret and represent it on the paper.
00:21Introduction to the weekly drawing show where we explore different subjects and challenge ourselves to grow as artists.
02:22Materials used for drawing a mushroom, including vine charcoal, compressed charcoal sticks, and charcoal pencils.
05:30Approaching drawing as a set of practiced motions and focusing on the decisions we make throughout the process.
09:33Drawing as gesture drawing, capturing the initial reaction to the form and refining it over time.
11:00Exploring the unique voices in drawing and the beauty of sharing our work to connect and learn from one another.
12:10Blending charcoal using the palm of the hand to create smoother tones on the paper.
