3 Tips for Drawing Noses the Right Way
Copyright 2006 Todd Harris
When drawing faces, one of the most prominent features is the nose. This is because, quite frankly, it is one of the largest on the face and sticks out. So artists, need to know, when drawing faces, how to do this correctly. Some artists tend to overlook this feature and then find their drawings off. This should not be overlooked and is quite simple to get the basics down with these tips.
First, you should know the basic set up and structure of the nose. Knowing what's underneath the skin and the musculature and bone structure of the face will help. It is important to note that everyone's noses are different and unique and to draw them as such.
Some artists like to keep the drawing of a nose simplified and use the technique of two lines and a ball for the tip of the nose. Some artists start off with a prism to guide them along. This article focuses more on some tips and mistakes to avoid when drawing the nose and not so much the technique.
First when placing the nose on the face, start with your blockin of the head. Carefully draw a line through the forehead and the mouth to give you the starting midpoint on the face. This will help you to keep your alignment right. Then use the thumb and pencil technique for measuring to find the exact placement of the nose.
One of the common mistakes beginning artists make when drawing the nose is in outlining and shading. New artists sometimes make the mistake of drawing the outline of both sides of the nose. This will flatten the nose and make the drawing of the face look off.
Take extra care when you are shading the nose. You should avoid outlining and use lighting and shadow and directional shading to help create the effect. Usually the shadowed side of the nose will provide the depth and dimension to give the 3D effect. When drawing the nose, be careful not to make the nose too long. Some artists do this. Also, just a quick refresher in what we discussed?First, sketch out or block in the outline of the nose. Check the placement of the nose on the page using the thumb n pencil method of measuring. Start defining the shape using shadowing, defining the nostrils, etc. Finish shading the nose. That's it in a nutshell. Take care when drawing the nose because if you don't and hurry though it, it can ruin your drawing. The nose is a prominent feature, treat it that way and you'll be more likely to achieve a likeness to your subject.
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Todd Harris is a master artist who is working as a concept art director for a multi-billion dollar company. He is trained in the Florence Academy Method and loves art. Learning2draw.com is a resource web site devoted to aspiring artists wishing to explode their figure drawings to new heights. For more information on how to draw people and faces visit http://www.learning2draw.com . You can also sign up for a free newsletter with hundreds of tips, tricks and techniques of the masters.
Saddle up your caddie.
Are we lucky discovering golf or not ? YES, we are so lucky, we can enjoy days and days on the most beautiful and peaceful golf courses accompanied just by ourselves or a good friend perhaps. Since the human being discovered how much fun it is to poke a ball around on a grass plain the numbers of players has increased dramatically, and with reason. But the people who invented this sport did not know at that time that golf would become one of the leading sports of the western world.
Golf are BIG in America, specially in the United States and Canada. Every day thousands and thousands of golfers in America saddle up their caddies and enjoys a joyful round or two. Well, one is maybe enough for us hobby golfers anyway. And what a way to get a good challenge, we need a challenge sometimes, dont we ? And we dont need to challenge anybody but ourselves, in our own tempo, what a relief. Golf trips even gives us a good excuse to be outside, not only to sit in our sofa and watch the old tour videos. Try to shop around the internet to find suitable places to go. Many web sites offers golf packages that can fit both your wallet, your heart and your brain. Make shure the package fit your wallet, your heart will be happy, but your brain will suffer when you come home : )
Golf is also a very popular sport in Europe and the popularity are growing day by day. Hurds of golfers in Europe visits the thousands of clubs and courses to enjoy a joyful round every day. Some are even suggesting that in many countries in Europe golf will become the new national sport. And why not, golf are a wonderful and relaxing sport that more people should enjoy, not only in Europe, but all over the world. And these days they are picking up on this sport in other parts of the world.
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May the sun shine on your golf course.
Top Four Boat Decking Choices
I believe the old saying says, the happiest day of a boat owner's life is the day he bought his boat, the second happiest day is the day he sells it. This is because of all the maintenance that goes into a boat to keep it running well and looking good. Let's take a look at some solutions for boat decking that will make the maintenance a bit easier for all you boat owners out there.
Wood Boat Decking
A traditional wood deck consists of planks which are caulked and tarred. High class boats might have the deck canvassed with the fabric laid down in a thick layer of paint or sealant. This style of boat decking has been replaced mainly with a fiberglass deck that is laid over treated plywood layers for easier repair and cost effectiveness, as well as options in color and weight.
Fiberglass Boat Decking
Fiberglass is lightweight and weather resistant among many of its features; however, it is also a bit tedious to maintain and/or repair. Wikipedia defines fiberglass as a ?material made from extremely fine fibers of glass. It is used as a reinforcing agent for many polymer products; the resulting composite material, properly known as fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP), is called fiberglass in popular usage.? The installation of fiberglass material can be a job that is a bit out of the average boat owner's league, so might cost more in the long run as well.
Treated Plywood
The EPA has laws as to what types of chemicals wood can be treated with. The plywood available for marine use is the only plywood the EPA still allows to be treated with arsenic rather than a copper compound. The arsenic treating allows for the use of marine carpeting and hardware without destroying the materials used on your boat decking. This material is used in rebuilding or re-decking pontoon boats and can be found at pontoonstuff.com.
Plastic Boat Decking
PlasTeak offers a teak wood look in a plastic material that boasts ?No Maintenance Ever!? If you are looking for the deck solution that will allow you more time to enjoy your boat and less time making it looks good, this might be the perfect alternative to the traditional decking. This material is non-slip and environmentally friendly and will give an upper class look to any boat without the maintenance that comes with other boat decking systems.
You can read about building an outside deck and concrete pool decking at www.onlinetips.org.
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