224 Answered Questions for the topic drawing

08/14/19

Going from gesture sketching to a final drawing?
I'm trying to understand the process of going from initial gesture sketches to a completed drawing. Most of the instruction I've seen talks about the gesture phase and the late detail phase but... more
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08/13/19

Software for cartoon creation, to make a web comic without drawing by hand?
Here is my dilemma. For a while now I have had some ideas kicking around in the back of my mind for a web cartoon. I would like to try to put the idea into reality, but I run into one tiny little... more
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Drawing Perspective

08/13/19

How does the distance between stationary point and picture plane effect perspective?
I want to understand **what happens** when you increase or decrease the distance between the stationary point and the picture plane? I tried drawing a border (approximately 9” x 12”) on a real... more
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Drawing

08/13/19

How would you teach someone to use two-point perspective when drawing a picture?
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Drawing Illustration Ink

08/13/19

what is this Liquid layer on top of archival ink?
I had an archival quality black ink for illustration. The label says it's "*waterproof drawing ink*". I didn't use it for years. And today as I opened the bottle, I found the total paint particles... more
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Drawing

08/12/19

How do you draw and paint with a reference without directly copying it? I want to create movie posters and artwork using reference from movies, but not just directly copy from stills.
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Drawing Oil Paint

08/10/19

What should I use to draw under oil paint?
I was drawing onto my primed canvas in pencil, in preparation to paint over the top in oils, but a friend told me that I shouldn't do that, since over time the graphite will rise to the surface of... more
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08/07/19

How do I stop my finished pencil picture from smudging?
I swear, I have been drawing for years yet i still cant figure this one out. How exactly do i stop my finished pencil picture from smudging? I would appreciate anyone's help or ideas to the situation. more
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Drawing

08/07/19

How would I draw bullet impacts on a body armor?
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Drawing Perspective

08/07/19

Drawing in Perspective: Fit sphere into cube?
Assuming I have a cube drawn in two-point perspective (or even three-point).I'd like to draw a sphere inside the cube such that it touches all sides.A sphere becomes a circle on paper. * How do I... more
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Drawing Terminology

08/07/19

How can I define the three axes and their purpose in an isometric projection?
I want to give definition to the x, y and z axes in terms of projection. Everywhere around the web, I see complicated definitions. Some use world coordinate space and some say they represent the... more
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Drawing

08/07/19

How can I use a grid to scale my drawing? The picture on my phone is 485x809 and my canvas is 24x30.
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08/07/19

What's the best approach to drawing a colored picture?
I'm not an avid artist, but when I draw, I usually just sketch in pencil because it's such a simple and forgiving drawing tool. I thought I'd try drawing a colored picture, but I'm a bit lost at... more
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08/06/19

What are the fundamentals of human figure drawing? How to improve in each of them?
I'm trying to break down what skills I need to develop to draw a realistic human figure.At the moment I got: 1. **Gesture** I have no good idea on how to exercise this, I mean, I have no good way... more
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Drawing Sketching

08/06/19

What are the key disciplines of realistic drawing?
I hear a lot of drawing instructors say to "focus on the fundamentals", but I am unclear as to what the fundamentals of drawing are. For many of the other arts, the fundamentals are clear, in... more
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08/06/19

Sharpener for Pastel and Charcoal Pencils?
I'm having a big issue sharpening pastel and charcoal pencils. I've tried using a traditional pencil sharpener on pastel pencils but the lead keeps breaking.I've also tried using a razorblade and... more
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08/06/19

How to use hatching and crosshatching for shading using graphite?
Up till now, my main shading technique with traditional media was to use graphite and charcoal pencils and smudge it a lot. It works fine on charcoal-heavy drawings, but charcoal has its own pros... more
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08/06/19

How can I avoid smudging my pencil drawings?
I'm very new at drawing. I'm not very good at pencil types yet, but it seems like whichever pencil I use (I have a set of 12 ranging from 6B to 5H), I end up with smudges. Is there a way to reduce... more
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08/06/19

Beginning with drawing?
I want to begin with drawing but I have literally no experience. I wonder if there are high quality video tutorials, like www.digitaltutors.com just for drawing?I want to start with hard surface... more
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08/06/19

What do I need to start creating professional drawings?
What tools or software or devices are neccessary to create proffesional drawings for games for example? How to draw something and be able to use it on PC?
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Drawing Tool Selection

08/06/19

Is there a standard angle to use for drawing and drafting tables?
I just moved into a new place, and plan on creating a desk that can be used as a computer desk, quilting desk, and drawing/drafting table. While often it will be a flat surface parallel with the... more
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08/06/19

Advice on drawing 3/4 view perspective of a vehicle?
(Reposted here under the advice of @Philipp)What is a good method to make a 3/4 view car, truck or other vehicle going around a corner?" As stated above I have a firm grasp on how to do N/S E/W... more
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Drawing Tool Selection

08/05/19

How does shading & blending with Carbon pencils differ from Graphite pencils?
From what I've read, carbon pencils give a more *matte-like texture* than graphite, and are a *drier media - similar to charcoal*. Graphite can become reflective when photographed and scanned so... more
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08/02/19

How can I protect my pencil & charcoal drawings once complete?
I have now built up a small portfolio of pencil/charcoal drawings. Most of the time they are kept in my folders, but sometimes they are viewed by friends and relatives. And on the odd occasion... more
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Drawing Shapes

07/30/19

How to draw a radially symmetric 5-pointed star?
I'm looking for a 5-pointed star that I can rotate as part of a user interface. Therefore, the center of the star should not move – otherwise, it looks strange.However, no matter where I get a 5... more
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