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Considering Texture and Pattern

A good picture painted or drawn is like a living experience. It allows the artists mood to be vivid for the viewer. However, until details of texture and pattern are added it is not a complete composition no matter how … Continue reading →

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Using Tonal Value in Graphite Drawings and Sketches

I’ve always been concerned about mastering tone when it came to graphite sketches and drawings. I have to constantly keep in mind the distinction between the “form” and the “field”. The “form” is the object, and the “field” is the … Continue reading →

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