Drawing Practice
Cross-hatching builds tone through the gaps between the lines
Practise cross-hatching with a simple value strip and a rounded object, using line spacing and direction to build tone without muddying the paper.
COLOUR, CRAFT & A LITTLE PATIENCE
Drawing Practice
Drawing Practice
Draw the Space Between Objects to See Their Proportions More Clearly
Practise negative-space drawing by observing the shapes between and around objects, then use those shapes to check proportion without tracing a familiar outline.
Drawing Practice
Try a Three-Value Sketch Before Choosing the Paint Colours
Use a small light, middle and dark sketch to test a painting’s structure before spending time on colour and detail.
Drawing Practice
Lift Graphite Gently With a Kneaded Eraser
Use a kneaded eraser to lift graphite in controlled stages and create highlights without treating the paper as a surface to scrub.
Drawing Practice
Draw the Gaps Around a Still Life to See Its Shape Again
Try a small drawing exercise that uses the empty spaces around everyday objects to check proportion and arrangement.