X-01 ADVANCED: FANTASY & FUN pdf

Brenda Hoddinott X-01 ADVANCED: FANTASY & FUN Meet Dudley – a former figment of my imagination, now the subject of this drawing project!. You use a grid format to establish proportions

Brenda Hoddinott

X-01 ADVANCED: FANTASY & FUN

Meet Dudley – a former figment of my imagination, now the subject of this drawing project! You use a grid format

to establish proportions and then outline the highly detailed dragon and his nest with thin neat lines Suggestions are offered for more adventurous artists who choose to add color to their drawings

Suggested drawing supplies include good quality white drawing paper, graphite pencils, kneaded and vinyl erasers, and a pencil sharpener

This project is divided into the following seven sections:

¾ GLOSSARY OF ART TERMS

¾ INTRODUCTION: Dudley the dragon became a realistic entity when he hatched from an egg in my painting about self-discovery titled “Serendipity” This project brings a baby dragon beyond paint on a canvas into the new world of a line drawing

¾ SKETCHING PROPER PROPORTIONS: Setting up accurate proportions is the foundation of drawing You first set up an intricate grid to help you sketch the dragon, nest, and the egg in their correct places

¾ OUTLINING WITH A FINE-TIP MARKER: You use a sharp eye, a very steady hand, lots of patience, and a fine tip marker to outline this cartoon

¾ ADDING FINAL TOUCHES: The options for completing this drawing are limited only by human imagination!

19 PAGES – 20 ILLUSTRATIONS

This advanced project is recommended for artists with good drawing skills, from age 12 to adult,

as well as home schooling, academic and recreational fine art educators

Published by Hoddinott Fine Art Publishers, Halifax, NS, Canada – March, 2005

GLOSSARY OF ART TERMS

Contour drawing: is a drawing comprised of lines that follow the contours of the edges of

various components of a drawing subject and define the outlines of its forms

Contour lines: are lines that are formed when the shared edges of spaces and/or objects meet Curved lines: are created when a straight line curves (or bends) Curved lines can be drawn

thick or thin

Drawing space (sometimes called a drawing format): refers to the area of a drawing surface

within a specific perimeter, outlined by a shape of any size, such as a square, rectangle or circle

Grid: is a precise arrangement of a specific number of squares, of exact sizes, proportionately

drawn on both a photo and drawing surface Grids help artists with numerous challenges, such as rendering precise proportions and correct perspective

Highlight: refers to the brightest area of a form where light bounces off its surface and is usually

the section closest to the light source

Iris of an eye: is the colored circular section of the eyeball surrounding the pupil

Proportion: is the relationship in size of one component of a drawing to another or others

Pupil of an eye: is the darkest circular shape within the iris, which adjusts its size under different

lighting conditions

Rough sketch: refers to a quickly rendered drawing that illustrates the important elements of

your drawing subject with very few details

Sketching: refers to the method used for creating a quick, rough representation or outline of a

planned drawing subject A sketch can also be a completed work of art

Shape: refers to the outward outline of a form Basic shapes include circles, squares and

triangles

INTRODUCTION

Dudley the dragon was born of my imagination and became a realistic entity when he hatched from an egg in my painting about self-discovery titled “Serendipity”

This project brings a baby dragon beyond paint on a canvas, into the new world of a line drawing You use a grid format to establish proportions and then outline the highly detailed dragon and his nest with thin neat lines

I have included an image of the painting of Dudley as a reference for artists who would prefer to add color after the initial sketch is completed, rather than render a detailed contour drawing outlined in ink If you are skilled in working with colored pencils (or other color media), may I suggest that you complete the entire drawing very lightly in pencil and then add colors of your choice to complete your artwork Naturally, the final drawing will not look identical to my painted image, but depending on your skill level, can easily become an outstanding drawing

The following was written by my best friend and speaks well of the philosophy of my painting:

“As children, we entered into a world with the utmost of innocence, curiosity, trust and unconditional love

We walked our first steps in the journey of self-discovery, through many challenges, hardships and triumphs Each day that we strive to become the person we are meant to be – we become a role model, who has the ability

to assist with the self-discovery of others.”

ILLUSTRATION 01-01

The above text is used

with the permission of

© Robert A

Roughley

B.A., B.Ed., B.AEd

M.Ed., MC, CCC

ILLUSTRATION 01-02 ILLUSTRATION 01-03

SKETCHING PROPER PROPORTIONS

Setting up accurate proportions is the foundation of drawing In this project, you first set up a grid to help you sketch the dragon, nest, and the egg in their correct places

Keep your lines very light! Suggested sizes include: 7 by 7 inches (with 1 inch squares), 11.5 or 11.5 (with 1.5 inch squares), or 14 by 14 (with 2 inch squares)

each side (1 to 7)) to help you keep track of where you are working

Refer to Illustration 01-04 and the close-ups of these sections on the next two pages (Illustrations 01-05 to 01-07) Use the numbers and letters along the sides of the grid to keep track of where you are drawing, especially in the close-up images

ILLUSTRATION 01-04

Keep your

sketch lines

very light!

In this

illustration the

lines look dark

However, in

fact they are

so light that I

can barely see

them I have

made them

look darker in

a computer

program so

you can see

them

Draw your outlines slowly and carefully! Pay close attention to the grid lines to make sure you draw the various lines in their proper places Double check the proportions of each section of your sketch by visually measuring the shapes of the positive and negative spaces

ILLUSTRATION 01-05

Remember; don’t press too hard with your pencils Not only do these areas become impossible to erase or touch up, but they also leave dents in your paper All the lines you draw now will either need to be completely erased or made lighter in the next sections

ILLUSTRATION 01-06

ILLUSTRATION 01-07

4 Use a freshly sharpened HB pencil to very lightly outline the shapes of Dudley’s head, eyes, face, neck, arms, and lower body

ILLUSTRATION 01-08

8 Add Dudley’s wings and the stripes on his neck, chest, and tummy

Pay close attention to the directions in which the stripes are angled on his neck and chest; some are angled upward and others angle downward Also, note the curved lines that mark the stripes on the lower section of his tummy

ILLUSTRATION 01-09

9 Sketch Dudley’s ears and the triangular shapes on the top of his head

10 Add his lower jaw and mouth behind his tongue

ILLUSTRATION 01-10

ILLUSTRATION 01-11

11 Sketch the edge of the lower eyelid

12 Add the irises, pupils, and highlights

13 Add his two nostrils

14 Follow the grid squares carefully and draw the large egg shape, the smaller one behind it (close to Dudley’s tummy), and the partial egg shell on the left (as in

Illustration 01-12)

15 Add the rest of the twigs that make up the nest

ILLUSTRATION 01-12

16 Check over your drawing carefully and make sure you are happy with your sketch

If you want a more realistic rendition of Dudley, you may not want your drawing outlined with a fine tip marker No instructions are included for drawing in color; however, you may choose to use the painting of Dudley (page 3) or the illustration I colored in Photoshop (page 19) as guidelines You also have the option of using your imagination to color your drawing any way you prefer, such as using a computer painting program Consider erasing your grid lines and making your sketch lines very faint before you begin

ILLUSTRATION 01-13

OUTLINING WITH A FINE-TIP MARKER

You need a very steady hand to outline a cartoon Take some time and practice drawing solid curved lines and shapes on scrap paper before you begin Also, don’t forget to test your marker

on some scrap paper to make sure that it doesn’t smudge, or your drawing may be ruined!

By the way, even after the drawing is completely outlined, you still have the option of adding color (as in the illustration on page 19) The following instructions and illustrations guide you through the process of outlining this drawing with a fine tip permanent black marker:

17 Use your kneaded eraser to lighten your grid and sketch lines until they are so light that you can barely see them

18 Take your time and draw your outlines VERY slowly and carefully!

As you draw, fill in the additional details shown in each of the following five illustrations Constantly compare your drawing to mine and double check your proportions Pay close attention to the lengths, angles, and curves of the hatching lines

ILLUSTRATION 01-14

Most markers smudge if you touch your lines too soon - always place

a piece of clean paper under your hand as you draw Each time you work on a new section, move your paper so it’s always under your hand

ILLUSTRATION 01-15

ILLUSTRATION 01-16

ILLUSTRATION 01-17

Make sure you test the permanence of the marker lines in a tiny corner section before you try to erase all the graphite Some types of markers will smudge even when they are dry! If this is the case, use your kneaded eraser to gently pat the pencil lines instead of rubbing them

19 Use your kneaded and/or vinyl eraser to erase the grid and sketch lines

ADDING FINAL TOUCHES

The options for completing this drawing are limited only by human imagination! You can even make copies of your drawing and see how many different versions you can create

20 Complete your drawing any way you prefer!

Check out the following three versions to start your creative juices flowing

21 Sign your name, put today’s date on the back of your drawing, and put a big smile on your face!

ILLUSTRATION 01-18

ILLUSTRATION 01-19

ILLUSTRATION 01-20

BRENDA HODDINOTT - BIOGRAPHY

As a self-educated teacher, visual artist, portraitist, forensic artist, and illustrator, Brenda

Hoddinott utilizes diverse art media including graphite, technical pen, colored pencil, chalk

pastel, charcoal, conté crayon, and oil paints

My philosophy on teaching art is to focus primarily

on the enjoyment aspects while gently introducing the technical and academic Hence, in creating a passion for the subject matter, the quest for knowledge also becomes enjoyable

>Brenda Hoddinott<

Born in St John’s, Newfoundland, Brenda grew up in the small town of Corner Brook She

developed strong technical competencies with a personal commitment to self directed learning, and the aid of assorted “Learn to Draw” books During Brenda’s twenty-five year career as a self-educated civilian forensic artist, numerous criminal investigation departments have

employed Brenda’s skills, including Royal Canadian Mounted Police and municipal police

departments In 1992, Brenda was honored with a commendation from the Royal Canadian

Mounted Police, and in 1994, she was awarded a Certificate of Membership from “Forensic

Artists International”

Her home-based art career included graphic design, and teaching recreational drawing and

painting classes As supervisor of her community’s recreational art department, Brenda hired and trained teachers, and designed curriculum for several children’s art programs In 1998, Brenda chose to end her eighteen-year career as an art educator in order to devote more time to writing, drawing, painting, and developing her websites

Drawspace http://www.drawspace.com incorporates her unique style and innovative approach to curriculum development This site offers downloadable and printable drawing classes for

students of all abilities from the age of eight through adult Students of all ages, levels and

abilities have praised the simple step-by-step instructional approach This site is respected as a resource for fine art educators, home schooling programs, and educational facilities throughout the world

LEARN-TO-DRAW BOOKS BY BRENDA HODDINOTT

Drawing for Dummies (2003): Wiley Publishing, Inc., New, York, NY, this 336 page book

is available on various websites and in major bookstores internationally

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Drawing People (2004): Winner of the Alpha-Penguin

Book of the Year Award 2004, Alpha - Pearson Education – Macmillan, Indianapolis, IN, this 360 page book is available on various websites and in major bookstores internationally