Using accentuation in line drawings

July 6, 2010

Fig. 30 – This drawing is a more difficult example of the method followed In Figs. 26 and 27. The drawing is made with pencil on firm linen paper and then completed In the manner shown In Fig. 27. The accentuation, as shown by the solid black lines, may be made according to the artistic [...]

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Exercises in Ornamental Pen Drawing

July 5, 2010

Exercises in Ornamental Pen Drawing, shown in Figs. B and E (Figs. 26 and 27), are much less complex than would appear at first glance. The method of producing these examples of confusion in decorative design is as follows: Make a drawing on thin, rough, linen paper of the motif in Fig. A. Then transfer [...]

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Reproduction of a Crayon Sketch

July 2, 2010

Fig. 16 is a greatly reduced reproduction of a crayon sketch. Figs. 17 and 18 are pen drawings of the same subject copied from the original, Fig. 16. In Fig. 17, the head of the old man is treated in very simple style, while in Fig. 18, more detail is added, until in the final [...]

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Elementary Line Exercises

June 29, 2010

All lines should be drawn on double the scale shown in this work. Lack of space makes great reduction necessary. Lines should be drawn as heavy as those immediately below. Contrasting Light Exercise – A and B in Fig. 9 are further examples of the contrast effected by varying directions of the light. In the [...]

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Pen and Ink Drawing

June 27, 2010

Pen-and-ink drawing is not, as might be imagined, a comparatively recent form of artistic work, for in the great galleries of Europe one may find many interesting specimens of pen work made by Angelo, Raphael, Durer, Titian and others of the great masters. The manner of handling and style of pen work has changed, however, [...]

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Book Covers and Posters

June 25, 2010

Ornamental Lettering is often desirable, but it should not overshadow the main design of a book cover or poster. On the other hand, it is advisable to ornament the lettering in order to enrich the pictorial aspect of the design. Posters may have much ornamental detail, and, as in the case of a book cover, [...]

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Wall-Paper and Oil Cloth Designing

June 23, 2010

The principal requirement in a design for wall-paper or oil cloth is that the edges shall match each other; that is, when the ends and sides are connected the entire design must appear connected and continuous. Therefore, the design must be made so that if it is repeated side by side. and end for end, [...]

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More Rosettes

June 21, 2010

Fig. 14-1 – A geometrical rosette or medallion, drawn with a compass, except the external cog-like projections. Fig. 14-2 – A conventionalized daisy in medallion form. Draw the circles with compass; the rest free hand. If pen and ink, sketch details with very light pencil lines. For exercise draw a border containing four rosettes, alternated [...]

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How to Make Rosettes

June 17, 2010

To make a rosette with four or eight units or sections, as shown in Fig. D. Draw one-eighth of the entire design, as shown in Fig. A. Reverse a, add b. in Fig. B. forming one-fourth of the rosette. Reverse this quarter, as shown in Fig. C. thus forming half of the design. Reverse this [...]

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2 Decorative Art Exercises

June 12, 2010

Permit Use of Guide Lines – Among the first exercises in drawing, practically the same principles may be applied that are applicable to the teaching of penmanship. Guide lines should be permitted; that is, simple lines constructed along the horizontal and oblique sides. The exercises indicated at the beginning of each row of figures should [...]

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