Simple Techniques for Better Landscapes
Offered By: Craftsy
Course Description
Overview
Description
Learn how to draw landscapes you love with confidence and clarity alongside artist and instructor Nancy Ellen Thompson. Start class by discovering basic concepts for setting up captivating compositions. Next, select a reference photo, pick a focal point and get tips for creating a rough sketch. Add texture and tone to your work using essential mark-making methods. Want to bring eye-catching depth and distance to your drawings? Learn how with techniques for achieving accurate value, details and perspective in your landscape features. Then, bring your graphite drawing to life as Nancy Ellen teaches you how to draw realistic trees, grasses, mountains, rocks, water and more. You’ll even find out how to place and draw fences, houses and sidewalks for outdoor scenes that are closer to home.
Syllabus
- Class Preview
- Composition
- Reference Material & Rough Sketch
- Creating Value
- Depth & Distance
- Trees, Shrubs, Grass & Mountains
- Rocks & Water
- Man-Made Elements
Taught by
Nancy Ellen Thompson
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