Sketching Techniques for Artists

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GENERAL SKETCHING TECHNIQUES

Everything you sketch tells a story: a story of a time and place, a memory, a dream, a mood. Sketches are an energy transfer. What you feel at the time of creation is translated directly onto the paper. It can be a mysterious process, but shining a light on this mystery gives clarity without diminishing its power. The techniques in this chapter will illuminate the stories we want to tell.

USING THE LANGUAGE OF FILM TO TELL A STORY

Sketches and paintings are like scenes from a film. Because I’ve spent many years storyboarding and illustrating films, I think in terms of camera angles and movie scenes. ...