Basic drawing techniques

Materials and Drawing Tools

Observation and visual perception: analyzing and understanding the subject

Line: line as mark, contour, expressive line, continuous, broken, and varied lines

Form: regular and irregular shapes; figure-ground relationship; positive and negative space

Volume: simulating three-dimensionality in drawing

Hatching Techniques

Tonal drawing: representing light and shadow using chiaroscuro

Halftones and reflections: how to depict them in tonal drawing

Textures and patterns: adding surface character

Three-dimensional space: using visual “tricks” (axonometric projection, one- and two-point perspective, atmospheric perspective)

Composition: creating balanced, dynamic, and original compositions

From drawing to illustration: sketches and studies for an illustrated project

Technical art materials are the responsibility of the participant.

• A rigid drawing board for securing paper (thick cardboard is fine, approx. 30×40 cm).
• Lightweight sketch paper (60–70 gsm, A4 pad).
• Drawing card stock in white, gray, black, and pale colors (A4 format).
• Transparent tracing paper.
• India ink, fine liners with various nibs, black markers (fine and broad tips), and a few fine-tip round brushes.
  Pencils of various hardness (H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B) and pure graphite pencil.
• Precision eraser, kneaded eraser, standard eraser, scissors, craft knife, glue stick.

• Graphite powder (available at art supply or hardware stores).
• Masking tape.
• 45° and 60° set squares.
• Colored pencils.
  30 cm ruler.
• Graphite transfer paper (found in art supply stores).
• Magazines, photocopies, and/or personal photos (printed in A4 size, black and white).

Participants are also encouraged to bring any additional drawing tools they regularly use.

It is recommended to bring a water container, a palette (or plates) for mixing colors, and a cloth for drying.