Today, I'm reading The Practice and Science of Drawing, by Harold Speed. The book discusses various drawing techniques, types of drawings--drawing with mass, value, line. Right now, I'm reading about line unity. The author provides many examples throughout the book and although the topics are labeled as specific types of drawing, the principles of unity, harmony, composition, etc are always discussed. I'll be honest and say there are portions of the book easier to digest than the others but I'm enjoying the book. My goal is to read as many books as I can that will enhance my atelier education. Tonight, I have basic drawing and like the idea of having Speed's principles floating through my head. I am excited to report I have my new camera (!!) and so, I'll begin posting the progress I'm making on my drawings.
This book was given to me by Melody Phaneuf, who happens to have an excellent blog post today. She discusses her painting, Harbor Sunset, which is one of my favorites. Looking at the warm sunset, I can imagine myself in the harbor, I smell the salty water, I feel the breeze. This was the perfect painting for her analogy of a painting to a great feast.
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Christina,
I'm happy to read your post and pleased you are sharing this gem with others. It's been a while since I have read this book but his concept of "dither" always stayed with me.
Looking forward to seeing your paintings in progress!
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