The Art of Atmosphere: Backgrounds That Elevate Your Drawings
Jamie Boots, Wildlife Artist, Teacher
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Leçons de ce cours
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Introduction
1:31
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2.
Class Project
1:38
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Materials
2:16
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4.
Making Graphite Powder
2:06
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Even Tone
4:51
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Hazy and Dusty
3:44
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Blurred and Out Of Focus
10:00
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8.
Bonus Tips and Conclusion
1:52
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À propos de ce cours
Backgrounds can help to give atmosphere as well as add drama and a sense of the subject's environment. In this class I will show you the different techniques that can be used to create 3 different types of backgrounds from a smooth even tone to a more hazy and dusty appearance as well the blurred out of focus appearance that you see in many photographs. These types of backgrounds can help to elevate your drawing to the next level.
This class is aimed at all levels as there is something for everybody starting with a basic background, moving on to an intermediate level and culminating in more advanced techniques.
Here are some of the key skills and concepts you'll learn in this class:
- Explanation and selection of materials as well as some alternatives
- How to easily make graphite powder
- Introduction to the 3 different types of backgrounds we will cover
- Create a smooth, even toned grey or black background (beginner)
- Create a hazy and dusty background (intermediate)
- Create a blurred, out of focus background (advanced)
- Learn how to use some simple tools to create these different effects such as graphite pencils and powder, make-up sponges, pads and brushes as well as highlighting with a kneadable eraser
- Tips and tricks from why a background needs to be added at a particular time to how you can create movement within a picture
- Step-by-step guidance on how to enhance a picture with a creative and imaginative background
By the end of this class, you will have mastered the ability to create different types of backgrounds and will have gained the confidence in the application of the techniques with the only limitation being your imagination.
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Originally from New Zealand I am a self taught artist working mainly in graphite pencil. My work was first exhibited in 2004 turning professional shortly afterwards in 2006. With a passion for wildlife I always endeavor to capture the animals individual character and personality.
My main focus is on detail with some pictures taking up to four months to complete. A high level of detail is achieved by first embossing texture into the paper and then working back over the top with various grades of pencil to achieve effects such as fur or skin.
If you would like to see more of my work then why not visit my website www.jamieboots.com or check out my YouTube channel.
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Projet de cours pratique
Assignment:
Your project is to use the various different tools to create 3 very different types of backgrounds. Even if you are a complete beginner still have a go at the more challenging ones as this is purely down to practice and you might be surprised at what you can achieve. Most of these backgrounds are based on imagination but I have provided a couple of images for the more blurred, out of focus ones but you could use your own images or choose to create these from your imagination - it's entirely up to you! The main objective of these types of backgrounds are to complement the main subject of a picture and not to detract from it.
Materials:
- Drawing Paper - Although, I will be using St Cuthbert's Saunders Waterford 300g Hot Press watercolour paper you could use something else but ideally it wants to have a relatively smooth surface
- 2 Pencils - ‘2B’, '9B' or similar grades
- 9B graphite block but this is not essential
- Blending Stump
- Kneadable Eraser
- Unusual tools i.e. Make-up Sponge, Pad and Brush
- Graphite Powder
Getting Started:
I would advise watching each part through first to gain an understanding of the process before starting your drawing.
Sharing Your Artwork:
When you have completed your project, please upload it to 'your class project' where you will also be able to see what other students have posted.
I look forward to seeing your progress as you gain confidence using the techniques shown in this class. Like every new skill the more you practice the more confidence you gain. Please remember that I am always happy to answer any questions that you may have at any time.
Getting positive feedback or words of encouragement can go a long way in helping us appreciate our accomplishments. This can happen when another student asks you a question about your art, or when someone else acknowledges your progress.
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