Drawing Fundamentals and First Exercises Episode 3 of How to Draw
Explore essential first drawing exercises and learn how you will apply the skills developed here to much more complex subjects. Grasp how the curriculum--spanning the many pieces making up the "grammar" of drawing, such as composition, proportion, perspective, value, texture, and color--fits together, providing you with the knowledge and ability to explore your own creative vision.
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31 mins
Year
2015
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1198450
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