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Learn to create compelling contour drawings and how to draw using foreshortening!
The Art & Science of Drawing / CONTOURS
InstructorBrent EvistonDuration1h 17m
Students14K
Rating4.8 (1,395)
Learn to create compelling contour drawings and how to draw using foreshortening!
InstructorBrent Eviston
Free
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These 4 complementary views highlight concrete, legible examples from the course presentation.
A hand uses a red pencil to draw three bananas in different orientations on white paper, illustrating contour lines and foreshortening.
Three red contour line drawings of spheres on white paper, showing different grid orientations and a hand holding the paper edge.
A yellow banana featuring black cross-contour lines and dashed measurement indicators demonstrating proportion techniques on a real-world object.
A hand uses a red pencil to draw a sphere with cross-contour lines and a shaded base, demonstrating the application of shading and value to a contour drawing.
The lectures on foreshortening are noted for their effectiveness in improving the realism and quality of drawings.
Instruction clarifies essential technical differences, such as the distinction between enveloping and blocking in.
The curriculum follows a logical sequence that builds upon previous concepts to make the learning process less intimidating.
One signal suggests a need for more human figure examples to complement the geometric volume focus.
The curriculum aligns with the goal of improving drawing skills for those with some experience.