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It Kinda Draws the Eye In by Matt Tucker, 2011, graphite and white charcoal,
7½ x 14.
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The spring issue of Drawing is now available, and it's full of resources for artists,
especially if you are into figure drawing or figure painting. Here's a quick look at some highlights from the
issue:
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Study for Satyr Carrying Drum by Gustav Klimt,
ca. 1886-1888, graphite and white chalk
on brown paper, 12½ x
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Master instructor and artist Dan
Thompson explains in detail numerous strategies that can lead to a more
fulfilling experience drawing from the model and a more graceful finished piece
of art.
- Learn the advantages of negative space and its extremes--from artists who use lots of it (Meagan Shein) and artists
who use almost none (Roz Liebowitz).
- In our latest master class, we dive into
the complex subject of how to best give your figure drawings a sense of volume
and depth. This is one of the most important concerns for any representational
artist, so you'll definitely want to hear our expert's advice about using
linework and form concepts, among other strategies, to create more
three-dimensional drawings.
- We take a look at the drawings of Aron
Wiesenfeld--slightly ambiguous, slightly idiosyncratic, slightly narrative, very
intriguing.
- Plus, you'll meet the finalists in our
Self-Portrait Cover Competition and see their winning drawings!
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Tunnel by Aron Wiesenfeld, 2008, charcoal,
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Buy the
issue or
purchase a
digital edition, and check back here soon for a more in-depth look at the
stories in this issue.
And don't forget, Drawing's Shades of Gray Open Competition is accepting entries. Happy sketching!
--Austin