Tài liệu tham khảo bằng tiếng Anh về hội họa - Rocky Rodent | Brenda Hoddinott I-07 BEGINNER CARTOONS CRITTERS In this project you first sketch Rocky s proportions within your drawing space and outline his forms. You then use short thin lines to make his forms look furry and three-dimensional. This drawing relies completely on freehand drawing without the help of drawing tools such as a grid. The following three sections guide you step-by-step through this project -I- SKETCHING BASIC PROPORTIONS Your goal is to sketch the shapes of the various parts of Rocky s head and body on your drawing paper proportionately correct in preparation for drawing his outline. -I- OUTLINING A FACE HEAD BODY AND LEGS In this section you redraw Rocky s parts with thin neat lines. Keep a pencil sharpener and sandpaper block if you have one handy so you can easily keep your pencil points nice and sharp. -I- ADDING FUR WITH SHADING In this section you first practice drawing fur and then bring Rocky to life by adding shading to all aspects of his face head ears body tail and feet. The most common problem encountered by beginners to drawing fur is ending up with rough and messy looking lines. To prevent this problem keep your pencil sharpener and sandpaper block handy and make sure the point of your pencil is always sharp. Also don t rush Take your time and watch closely the numerous directions in which the lines angle or curve. You need basic drawing supplies including good quality white paper different grades of graphite pencils such as 2H HB 2B 4B and 6B kneaded and vinyl erasers and a pencil sharpener. This project is recommended for artists from age 12 to adult as well as home schooling academic and recreational fine art educators. 12 PAGES - 20 ILLUSTRATIONS Published by Hoddinott Fine Art Publishers Halifax NS Canada - 2004 Revised 2006 - 2 - SKETCHING BASIC PROPORTIONS This drawing relies completely on freehand drawing without the help of drawing tools such as a grid. Your goal is to sketch Rocky s head and body on your drawing paper .
