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Blind Contour Drawing
Question from Slater Smith, Drawing Academy student
Hello,
Some artists and instructors have recommended making blind contour drawings. Without looking at the paper, you move your pencil “with” your eyes until all the contours of an object have been drawn. The practice is supposed to help hand-eye coordination, but I’ve never seen a Master drawing from any period that uses such an approach, or at least not from what I can tell.
On top of that, all I ever manage to get out of blind contour drawings are scribbles that hardly resemble the subject.
What does the Drawing Academy have to say about this technique?
Should I use it, or am I better off avoiding blind contour drawings? …
Charles Bargue drawing course
Please critique some works I’ve done from the Charles Bargue drawing course.
Warm Regards,
Jivaji
Dedication
Artwork by Shaweta Bahl
As a busy mom and wife, I took up art about 5 years back as an escape from the household responsibilities. Soon, under the apt guidance of my art teacher, it became my passion. He has always pushed me to take every art piece to the next level of skill and refinement without expecting perfection but embracing the learning that comes in the process. He constantly motivates me to approach each piece as an observing student and an insightful artist …
Still-life drawing by Rabin
I always thought I am a good artist, but when I found this Academy, I felt I don’t know anything about arts. Today I got the true meaning of fine arts. I like to thank…
Drawings by Denise, Drawing Academy graduate
I have been drawing for years but my work has vastly improved with the Drawing Academy course! I am always looking to make my art better! This is what my work looked like before I…
How to draw from imagination
Question from Steven Lee How do you apply constructive drawing, or drawing what you know, to things from imagination? Answer from Vladimir London, Drawing Academy Tutor The purpose of constructive drawing is to enable you…
Artwork by Hassnaa Mohamed abd Elmoniem
I’m a student at faculty of pharmacy. I like drawing so much and hope to become a master artist because I wan to be able to express my feelings in drawing
What is the best way to improve my drawing skills?
Drawings by Svetlana, Drawing Academy student
Dear tutors,
I recently enrolled in the Drawing Academy course. I like it very much and look forward for every email you send me. Your advices are very helpful, thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Can you please check my sketches and advise what is the best way to improve my drawing skills?
Thank you very much,
Svetlana
Portrait Drawing
Dear Steven,
I like your drawings! You are doing a great job drawing from life and copying classical busts. It is very good to study from classical sculptures.
I understand that you don’t have access to traditional galleries and museums with classical art. Nevertheless, making self-portraits and drawing your family members and friends is a great way to draw from life. I would also suggest that you ask the people around you if they would be willing to have their portraits done free of charge, so you will have free models and they will receive something in exchange.
In regard to the portrait of the hero Meleager, it is very good; however, there some points you may want to consider: …
