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Lesson 4: Human figure

Lesson 3: Light and shadow

From the series From student to master

How can we sketch light and dark and how does that work with different objects? How can you enhance that effect in your drawing? In this lesson we will use the techniques from the lessons shading and line sketching and take a good look at different objects to see where the light tones and the shadow are.

Materials

  • Pencil
  • Sharpener
  • Eraser
  • Drawing block
  • Sketch paper

In this lesson we will take a look at Man drawing from a cast, Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1641

Lesson 1: Shading

6:37 min. - What is shading and how do you do it?

Lesson 2: Line sketch

8:09 min. - Sketch what you see, not what you think you see

Lesson 3: Light and shadow

8:05 min. - How to use light and dark in your sketch

Lesson 4: Human figure

6:13 min. - How do you sketch a person, emotion and character?

Lesson 5: Depth

6:13 min. - How do you create depth on a flat surface?

Lesson 6: Surroundings

7:06 min. - How can you place figures in an environment?