The Must-Have Pencil Skills for Every 5-Pencil Method Artist

Description

Lessons 1-8 are the core, the nucleus, the nitty-gritty! Whatever you want to call them, this set is the perfect place to start your adventure as an artist. LESSON 1 PREPARING TO SUCCEED. Discover the reasons that the 5-Pencil Method materials were selected and the special properties of each one that make them work together. Plus, learn the elements of the tapered stroke and how mastering this basic skill is the foundation to your drawing success. LESSON 2 PERFECT YOUR STROKE. Take a deeper look at the fundamental components of the 5-Pencil Method and how they all work together to put you in control of your drawings. You’ll also learn how to use your tapered stroke to create consistent lines that you will use for almost everything you draw. LESSON 3 THE ERASER AS A TOOL. The kneaded eraser is a tool for drawing—not just for fixing mistakes. In this lesson you will discover the 5-Pencil Method technique for using your eraser. LESSON 4 BENDING THE RULES OF LIGHT. Learn to spot the clues that will tell you which direction your light source is coming from—and whether there is more than one light source. LESSON 5 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER. When you put all of your pencils together, you can create what Darrel calls a “full range of value,” which creates the illusion of 3 dimensions. You’ll learn skills like which pencil to use first, the order to layer your pencils, which direction you should be making your strokes, and how to “doodle in the gaps.” LESSON 6 THE SAFETY BUFFER ZONE. Here’s a secret that will help you stay expressive with your stroke while staying in control of your drawing. LESSON 7 VISUALIZING LIGHT DIRECTION. In this lesson you’ll learn a step-by-step process for actually visualizing light direction. You’ll start with a simple, flat image defined only by outlines and follow a process that will unveil light’s crucial role in making your images come off the page. LESSON 8 MAKE IT YOUR OWN. Learn how to analyze your own artwork.