Aspect 3: Proportion
A quick search on the Internet reveals the following definitions for proportion:
- give pleasant proportions to; "harmonize a building with those surrounding it"
- symmetry: balance among the parts of something
- adjust in size relative to other things
I've decided to emphasize the essence of proportion by bolding the keywords in the web definitions above. Proportions are often exaggerated in cartoons to create comical effects. You often see this is a special type of drawing called caricature.
You can keep drawings in proportion by using the measuring technique. More on that later on in this e-book.
Aspect 4: Definition
Definition in a drawing refers to the intensity of lines and color when representing shapes and forms. The artist has to decide which areas of a drawing to define in order to make a drawing more exciting to look at.
Some artists prefer drawing or painting everything exactly as they see it, so they choose to define every detail in their drawings. In modern art, many artists prefer drawing spontaneous drawings and may choose only certain objects or areas to define in a drawing.
Aspect 5: Lines & Curves
Lines and curves of a drawing can evoke powerful responses in the human mind. Entire drawings or paintings can be completed with lines only.
The basic use of lines and curves is to use them to describe and define shapes and forms. Besides that, lines and curves are also used to perform shadings to describe lighting effects.
A popular way to use lines is to describe motion. It is also not uncommon to see artists drawing the contours of the female figure with curves that suggest fertility.
Darren Chow is the founder and developer of MyArtPassion.com, an online website that offers free drawing lessons, home study courses, and other drawing related resources. For more free resources like the one you've just read, please visit MyArtPassion.com for free online drawing lessons.
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