Monday, July 30, 2012

3 Top Cartoon Drawing Tips For Beginners

Cartooning is not about drawing it is about telling stories. Yes, even when you are drawing a single illustration you are telling a story. Cartooning is about expressing your thoughts. And it is your thoughts expressed beautifully through your cartoon characters that make you different from other average cartoon makers.

But as in every other field of life here also you must learn to walk first before you try running. To express your thoughts and ideas through your cartoon characters, you need to master the skill of cartoon drawing first. Then of course you can use your cartoon drawing skills to tell story to your liking.

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To be skilled in cartoon drawing you have to face a learning curve. You just can't decide to be a cartoonist then copy some popular cartoon figures and become an accomplished cartoonist who is rich and famous. If you are lucky and talented with keen sense of observation you may pickup one or two tricks by making copy of popular cartoon figures. But that is too inadequate to be of any use.

3 Top Cartoon Drawing Tips For Beginners

There are various ways that you can take to learn cartoon drawing --you can join cartooning school or take a home study course or follow a book of an expert cartoonist -- the bottom line is you have to follow the steps. Like you should first teach yourself drawing 3d shapes, then learn to stretch, squash those 3d shapes in your drawing. Next you need to practice things like drawing hands and head before moving on to motion and emotion and advanced things like that.

If it sounds like lot of work, you are right. But what you achieve at the end is worth working for. If you are smart however you can use the tips you are going to discover here to make the whole learning process fast and painless.

1. ==> Do not start with computers. I agree I run the risk of sounding backdated. But here I am not opposing usage of computer altogether, no sane person can do that. But for beginners there is no alternative to using paper and pencil.

There are various software that help you so much that you can go ahead even without learning how to draw a smooth line. This kind of over dependency on computers from the very beginning always backfires down the road.

2. ==> Nail the fact in your mind that construction of human, animal, cars and most of the things that that we see around us are complex 3d structures though we draw them on paper which is 2D. So when drawing you must mentally analyze your model in terms of 3d shapes like spheres and boxes and not in terms of 2d shapes like circles and rectangles.

Also when you draw something from paper (i.e. 2D), look for and find out the 3d shapes that make up the character.

3. ==> Most of the cartoon drawing or figure drawing tutorials always start with some basic 3d shapes and after a number of steps end up in a complete and beautiful figure. This technique is very effective in learning how we can draw complex figures starting with simple shapes. But what I am going to tell you will make your pace of learning even faster. It is in fact very simple way of using the same tutorial. Just a lot more effective.

What you need to do is start where the tutorial ends and go backward from there. See the completed figure and try to recognize the ingredient basic shapes. And compare your analysis with the exact shapes that are used in the tutorial.

This will give you a very through exercise in recognizing the basic shapes. And after some time you will be analyzing the real life around you like an expert. Just take your time and practice this technique, and see how fast it will improve your skill in cartoon drawing.

Cartoon drawing is pure fun both for professionals who earn their living through cartooning and hobbyists who draw cartoon only for personal pleasure. I do not know what you goal is but hope the tips here will be helpful for you. Never stop learning: there are a whole lot to learn and even more fun to have in the process. Happy journey!

3 Top Cartoon Drawing Tips For Beginners

Do you know what the beginners find most difficult in cartoon drawing? It is drawing the head and face. Check this simple

tutorial on head drawing and never be nervous again.

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Saturday, July 28, 2012

His Most Famous Painting (On White II) - Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky

"On White II" is a phenomenal creation by Russian painter Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky. Created in the year 1923, this painting is a classic example of 'Abstract Geometrical Art,' based on different geometric forms and shapes, especially portrayed in a non-illusionistic manner. Kandinsky's "On White II" is a work of detailed analysis and critical precision. Each geometric feature, right from a triangle to a circle to even the points, the lines, and even the surface used for painting, all involve a meticulous competence. In Wassily's words, these are called as 'the basic plan.' So powerful 'Abstract Geometrical Art' was that it was later included in the curriculum of an architecture & art school, 'The Bauhaus.'

The span of the details of Kandinsky's, "On White II" spans to include each unit of it. Each point of this artwork is significant in its own way. This 105cm x 98cm creation depicts a magnificent usage of complex shapes, climaxed with an interesting harmony of colors. A milestone of the twentieth century 'Modern Art,' "On White II" definitely manages to catch a viewer's attention for good. It will compel you for its critical analysis, leaving you amazed. The original and the excellent color scheme of the painting reflect Wassily's love for freedom and imagination, while portraying a broad spectrum of emotions.

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The prolific white was used to endless dimensions, thereby representing the possibilities and the opportunities of life, while expressing peace and silence as well. On the other hand, Black portrays the non-existent, the nothingness, and the terminal death. "On White II" employs an intelligent and an expressive combination of these two key colors, black and white. The next attention catching hues are blue and yellow. The overall effect of the painting can be connected to Wassily Wassilyevich's love for music. The riot of colors is quite similar to the riot of notes a good piece of music creates. In Kandinsky's words, "music is the ultimate teacher." He always related the art of painting with composing music and therefore, often referred to his paintings as "Composition." In his words, "Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the hammer, the soul is the piano with the strings."

His Most Famous Painting (On White II) - Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky

To keep his art alive, a lot of oil painting reproduction of "On White II" were made and were transacted by several art lovers globally. Today, even so many years later of Kandinsky's death (1944), he is still remembered him as the creator of first 'Modern Art' painting, "On White II." Very few artists can express death deeply enough through colors. In his words, "Black is like the silence of the body after death, the close of life." - Wassily Kandinsky, 1911.

His Most Famous Painting (On White II) - Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky

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Sunday, July 15, 2012

The Top 10 Most Famous Paintings You Must See

Famous paintings inspire a sense of culture and history. World renowned artists like Van Gogh, Picasso, Vermeer, Renoir, Da Vinci, and Monet have captivated people for centuries. If you are looking for a popular oil painting reproduction, take a look at this list of the top 10 famous reproductions.

10. From the Lake by Georgia O'Keeffe

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Georgia O'Keefe spent her days at Lake George, New York in the early 1900s, which has inspired many of her works. This painting displays the gentle waves and ripples of Lake George.

The Top 10 Most Famous Paintings You Must See

9. The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali

Probably the most famous painting by Salvador Dali, The Persistence of Memory was created in 1931 and is now displayed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Dali introduced the melting pocket watches in this piece. You can also make out a human figure in the middle of the painting.

8. The Dream by Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso pioneered the modern art movement called Cubism and is widely acknowledged as the most important artist of the 20th century.

7. Corner of the Garden at Montgeron by Claude Monet

This famous painting by Monet was originally created in 1877. Monet is known as the classic impressionist. In the Corner of the Garden at Montgeron, Monet has captured the ever-changing nature of light and color.

6. Café Terrace at Night by Vincent Van Gogh

In this painting Van Gogh depicts a cafe in Arles, then Cafe Terrace and today it is called Cafe van Gogh. The style of the painting is unique for Van Gogh with warm colors and depth of perspective.

5. Girl with a Pearl Earring by Jan Vermeer

This is a plain portrait of a girl, presumably before her wedding. The lack of background and color showcases her tear drop pearl earrings.

4. Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre Auguste Renoir

The painting depicts a group of Renoir's friends relaxing on a balcony along the Seine River. In this painting Renoir has captured the joy of the middle class of late 19 century France, it is a lively painting that brings happiness and excitement to any room.

3. The Kiss by Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt, the Vienna master painted the Kiss painting in 1907. The painting depicts a couple surrounded by a gold blanket and ornaments sharing a moment of shear passion - the perfect kiss.

2. Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh

One of the today's most recognized paintings, Van Gogh's Starry Night is a classic painting that invokes emotions from the serenity of the church steeple to the wild abandon of color used for his late night sky.

1. Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci

The Mona Lisa, the world's most famous painting, is owned by the French government and hangs in the Louvre in Paris. The painting shows a woman looking out at the viewer with what is often described as an "enigmatic smile". The Mona Lisa is perhaps the most famous piece in art history; few other works of art are as romanticized, celebrated, or reproduced.

The Top 10 Most Famous Paintings You Must See

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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

His Most Famous Painting - (The Creation of Adam) - Michelangelo

Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, poet, and engineer, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni or Michelangelo Buonarroti or simply Michelangelo was a force to reckon with in the field of art. His 'Renaissance' painting "The creation of Adam" has been a defining stream in the art world. Created around 1511, the painting illustrates a Biblical story from the Book of Genesis that discourses the God's creation of the first man, Adam, on earth. The 480 cm × 230 cm (189.0" × 90.6") mural adorns the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel at Vatican City, Italy.

"The Creation of Adam" focuses on two characters, God and Adam. God is shown as a passive bearded man, shrouded in a loose robe, reaching out to the other naked man, Adam, on the lower left corner. The outstretched arms and the hairline gap between the fingers of God and Adam, in an almost mirroring pose, instantly creates an implicit yet powerful & forceful interest in the viewer's mind. You are left comprehending and to some extent imagining the process of Adam receiving a spark like magic from God's finger that will put life in him.

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God, supported by angels, cloaked in shawls against a pink background, which is shaped like a brain, is believed to demonstrate the process and the plan of God's genesis, focusing on the fact that man's creation was in the 'likeness of God.' The woman placed near God is referred to as Eve. Michelangelo might have tried representing the process of human existence, endured by a woman, with the help of a green ribbon flowing through her, symbolizing a freshly cut umbilical cord.

His Most Famous Painting - (The Creation of Adam) - Michelangelo

Of the two figures behind God's shoulders, the one on the right with brown-black hair signifies the Holy Spirit, while the one of the left represents Jesus' divine nature. Interestingly enough, Jesus' human nature is also reflected, as the God is seen resting his fingers on Jesus' (human nature) shoulder. It is also believed that Michelangelo's masterpiece, "The Creation of Adam," depicting the promising onset of human relationship, may have been inspired by a medieval hymn, 'Veni Creator Spiritus.'

A study by a physician named Frank Lynn Meshberger, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1990, states that the shape drawn behind the God in Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam," is an anatomically precise image of the human brain. It includes the anatomical details, such as frontal lobe, optic chiasm, brain stem, pituitary gland, and the major sulci of the cerebrum. It startles the art fraternity on how a 'Renaissance' painter delved to obtain the delicate facts & precision on the anatomy of the human brain.

His Most Famous Painting - (The Creation of Adam) - Michelangelo

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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Visual Communication in Business Writing - The Use of Graphics, Charts, and Line Drawings

Some of the benefits of using graphic designs or visual elements in a technical document are to assist the reader in comprehension, a point of quick reference, to show differences quickly as well as adding to the overall design and attractiveness of the document.

Charts are used in technical documents to show comparisons such as, a bar chart: compares parts, and a pie chart goes a step further and shows the relationship of each part to the whole.

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Line drawings can be incorporated in a technical document to assist with instructions and important features within the document.Icons used in technical documents will assist the reader with the writers meaning, as icons usually have a universal or conventional meaning.

Visual Communication in Business Writing - The Use of Graphics, Charts, and Line Drawings

Graphics tend to enhance the text given and enables the readers to be able to grasp the material being presented more easily. It also allows the reader to retain the information for a longer period of time. Graphs can show comparisons of different parts to each other. There are pictures which, as the proverb states, are worth a thousand words. Clip art can also be used to enhance certain parts of a technical writing to bring color and break the redundancy of a black and white document. Just adding graphs and pictures to a document does not always add to the documents appeal. It can also take away from a document appeal if not incorporated correctly. It takes a good writer to know not only when to use a graph or other visual aid but which type of graphic will best serve his or her purpose. A technical writer must consider the level of detail of the graphic, as well as, taking into consideration, the size and where to place the graphic on the page. Texture and colors should be used sparingly and should be limited to heading and or important information.

Every type of visuals has its beneficial role in designing a document. Therefore, when using visual elements a technical writer should consider the purpose of each graph and when it should be used. Considering all graphs the benefits would be the ease of reading, comprehension and retention. Graphic design is extremely important, and usually readers are so impressed by the design alone that they would understand the document without reading the words.

Visual Communication in Business Writing - The Use of Graphics, Charts, and Line Drawings

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