This lesson answers a challenge that I set (for myself): to teach an important lesson on tonal drawing in 30 minutes. I developed this content over many years, and taught the approach to my students in the in-person, atelier setting. Virtually, for one to grasp the essentials of this lesson, two elementary values must first be engaged, to forge a picture’s key elements of dark & light: the False Value and the raw paper tone.
This video tutorial, part 1 of 2, is from my "An Evening in the Studio" series on my Patreon, Patreon.com/danthompsonart. The lesson was filmed while I created my replica of a Nicolai Fechin (1881-1955) figure drawing. I drew this copy in both vine as well as compressed charcoal, in order to first emulate, and climactically learn from, a host of remarkable characteristics which embody Fechin’s original drawing.
Strengthen and stabilize your core with this dynamic flow that blends mindful movement and breath. Ideal for building inner strength, balance, and body awareness without high intensity.
Strengthen and stabilize your core with this dynamic flow that blends mindful movement and breath. Ideal for building inner strength, balance, and body awareness without high intensity.
Strengthen and stabilize your core with this dynamic flow that blends mindful movement and breath. Ideal for building inner strength, balance, and body awareness without high intensity.