Course Summary

I reviewed all the course materials and made a mind map of the course concepts.

Here's a link to a PDF of the mind map.

Things I learned or figured out how to do:

• Line Quality matters.
• I underestimate dry time.
• Page placement techniques
• layout big shapes
• use FriXion pen.
• Draw things that move first
• shadows
• people
• Spontaneity vs. Accuracy
• Using leading edges technique works with other subjects.
• Use clock to measure angles.
• Analyze structure and design first to aid drawing.
• Setup really helps.
• Many building spaces are divided by thirds.
• I like using markers and learned to thin and blend and mix them and tested values.
• Difference between shade and cast shadow - value and color.

Concepts and tips to take forward:

• Resist detail.
• Time management.
• Stay alert to surroundings.
• Find midway points of basic shapes.
• Make angles steeper.
• Analyze structure and design first, then draw.
• Do a setup. Even a little helps. Fast then slow.
• Pay attention to drawing straight verticals and horizontals.
• Differentiate shade and shadow.
• Practice:
• lines and angles
• color mixing
• analyzing structure and design.

Jim