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Drawing -- Technique Drawing/Sketching 
 Online drawing instruction for beginning and advanced artists. This directory contains resources on such topics as traditional draftsmanship, the principles of one-point perspective, cartoon art, how to create Japanese-style anime characters, and lesson ideas for teachers. In addition there are several glossaries of art terms, a good list of links relating to art therapy, a list of artists' retreats, and information on copyrighting one's work. An About.com site. http://drawsketch.about.com/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities Last updated Oct 15, 2001 The Figure Drawing Lab
This site is "devoted to better understanding of the elements that make up the human figure and how to better portray them." Features a primer on getting started, information on proportion and shading, recommended drawing materials, and exercises for beginners ready to apply charcoal to sketchpad. From an assistant professor of art and design at the University of Evansville, Indiana. http://drawinglab.evansville.edu/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities Last updated Feb 20, 2006 Manga University: Drawing Tutorials
Illustrated instructions by artist Julie Dillon for drawing the Japanese-style comics known as manga. Includes instructions for anime style hair, clothing and folds, general anime faces, female figures, and specific characters (such as those from the animated cartoon "Dragonball Z," which originated as a Japanese comic). Also includes material about coloring using various computer programs. From a company that sells manga drawing books. http://www.cablenet.ne.jp/%7ejapanime/tutorial/tutorial.html Topics: Art, Literature: Fiction Last updated Mar 13, 2006 portrait-artist.org
Lessons on how to draw "realistic and lifelike portraits" of people, for artists at all experience levels. Illustrated tutorials on drawing the features of the face give professional instruction in a friendly style. Created by a portrait artist who shares tips on using color, how to avoid common mistakes, and advice for beginners. Searchable. http://portrait-artist.org/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities Last updated Feb 11, 2004 |
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