Specialization in Pencil & Charcoal Drawing

Overview

“Let’s talk about the grid method. This is such a useful tool to create accuracy while still allowing freedom in the drawing process. Using the grid has a technical learning curve to it so I'll share notes on what I’ve found works best using this method.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Using the Grid Method, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Pencil & Charcoal Drawing. Master Pencil and Charcoal by focusing on light, shadow, and proportion to create expressive, realistic drawings.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson I'm going to be taking you through applying your grid from your reference image to your paper. We're just going to be using a ruler and a pencil and drawing grid lines across our page. We're going to be starting in the top left corner. In Photoshop, zero is always in the top left corner and our grid moves in two centimeter increments from that point. So let's start off there. It's important to be really, really precise with your grid. If there's mistakes, they can be compounded throughout your drawing. So I'm going to start off by making little marks at each two centimeter in...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Pencil & Charcoal Drawing

• Level: Beginner
• 30 students
• 6 units
• 82 lessons (15h 40m)
• 53 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Architectural Illustration, Artistic Drawing, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing, Realistic Drawing, Sketchbook, Sketching, Traditional illustration