Expressive Drawing with Charcoal
Choosing a Reference Image: Proportions and Composition
A course by Tianyin Wang , Artist
About the video: Choosing a Reference Image: Proportions and Composition
Overview
“Reference images or life subjects are very personal choices. However, sometimes, some can work better than others. In this lesson, I will show you what I'm looking for when choosing a reference image. ”
In this video lesson Tianyin Wang addresses the topic: Choosing a Reference Image: Proportions and Composition, which is part of the Domestika online course: Expressive Drawing with Charcoal. Experiment with composition, perspective, and proportion to create charcoal illustrations that express the soul of your subject.
Partial transcription of the video
“On this lesson we are going to move on to our final project. which is a cat drawing. Picking the right Reference picture is very important. The first photo we've got here, is a very interesting shape of the cat. It has got movement. and curves I think this is a very good point. However, direct sunlight is really needs to get a void. Especially. You are a beginner. because the direct sunlight will cause the weird shadows confusing the audience especially with my drawing style I normally don't do backgrounds so I focus on the subject and the shape itself. So personally, I would avoid this bec...”
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Course summary for: Expressive Drawing with Charcoal
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Drawing, Fine Arts, Naturalistic Illustration, Portrait Drawing
Tianyin Wang
A course by Tianyin Wang
Tianyin Wang is an artist currently based in London. He discovered his passion for drawing at an early age and went on to study illustration before getting his start in the editorial industry, producing mostly digital pieces. In search of a more organic medium, he began experimenting with charcoal, developing a unique style through the interplay of its different formats. He prefers drawing freehand, as it helps him capture the motion and energy of his subjects.
Tianyin has collaborated with clients including Oxford University Press, Bloomsbury Publishing, and STYLIST magazine. He has displayed his work in galleries across the UK and sold pieces to art collectors internationally. He also received a New Blood Award from D&AD in 2009 and the Larson Juhl Award from the Society of Wildlife Artists.
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