Daily Sketching to Improve your Drawings Techniques
Use of light and shadow mass
A course by André Issao Bazolli , Illustrator
About the video: Use of light and shadow mass
Overview
“The application of light and shadow is almost always aimed at defining tonal values, giving the sensation of volume and depth. Here, I will approach the reading of light and shadow as an element in layers, in a subtle and simplified way.”
In this video lesson André Issao Bazolli addresses the topic: Use of light and shadow mass, which is part of the Domestika online course: Daily Sketching to Improve your Drawings Techniques. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, daily sketching can help you improve your drawing abilities. Start your journey today..
Partial transcription of the video
“Now I will explain the application of light and shadow in masses for the design structure. In this example, I will use a three-dimensional sculpture as a demonstration to better understand the direction of light and the shadows that remain in their forms. Using it as an analysis, I'll start with the movement of the whole and I'm going to start using some shading areas, in this case, here, using graphite 4B, and I intersperse with other pencils, like 6B and 8B, to make it easier on my structure. Remembering that during this process, the light and shadow will not enter as a finish or finaliza...”
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Course summary for: Daily Sketching to Improve your Drawings Techniques
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Drawing, Figure Drawing, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing, Sketchbook, Sketching

André Issao Bazolli
A course by André Issao Bazolli
Issao Bazolli is a talented illustrator and drawing instructor with a specialization in structural drawing. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned brands such as Google, Itaú and Fiat, demonstrating his ability to portray people, animals and botanicals using different techniques and materials.
In addition to his work as an illustrator, Issao has shared his knowledge as a teacher at Quanta Academia and also teaches design techniques in his own studio and at Plein Air Studio.
His pedagogical approach encompasses both the academic and pictorial systems, allowing students to explore the drawing in an intuitive and fluid way. Through his experience and passion for art, Issao inspires others to unleash their creativity and develop their unique style in the world of design.
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