Drawing Techniques Packet
Derived from Drawing Techniques Workshops conducted by Diane Wright, this packet includes simple, easy instructions, lots of hands-on exercises and a spattering of drawing samples for guidance.Artists of any level, beginner to advanced, will find lots of valuable tips and technique specific to landscapes.
DRAWING TUTORIALS
Drawing Grass and Weeds
Grass and weeds are some of the most challenging nature elements to capture in a landscape drawing. It is seldom the focal point of a landscape, but if not rendered correctly, can negatively impact the rest of the scene. Grass is a supporting actor of the presentation...
Drawing Trees
When creating my artwork, the trees and foliage become an integral part of the landscape. How the trees, grass and foliage are represented in a drawing have a direct impact on the entire mood of the drawing...
Drawing Skies and Clouds
I am continually amazed at the beauty of just looking up in the sky! Over the past couple of years, I have been learning the importance of toning the sky and adding clouds as part of overall compositional improvement in my landscapes....
Drawing Rocks
Rocks can add interest to any landscape. I consider them just one more opportunity to add a different texture to the scene. There are different kinds of rock formations, and each one will hold different textures and 'feel' to them.....
Drawing Water
Water. It is the most majestic element in nature. There is nothing more meditative or soothing than the rhythmic sound of waves crashing on a beach, or the soft rippling of a small stream.....
Drawing Landscapes
Putting it all together - The above tutorials have focused on specific elements in nature, clouds & skies, rocks, water and trees. Now it is time to put all of these elements together into a complete landscape composition......