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Old 01-05-2010, 10:41 AM   #1
Lon Haverly Lon Haverly is offline
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Points would only apply to construct lines, not lines which are part of a mass. Point to point sounds like he connects the dots. That is a weak way to draw. The dot needs to be in your head, not on the paper. The line needs to happen spontaneously. It comes with practice.
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Old 01-10-2010, 04:59 PM   #2
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In pencil and charcoal, I've been forever grateful for discovering the dark accent and the powerful effect such a small effort has on the overall piece.

I find the black sliver of shadow on the cheek, under the middle finger, to be an anchor in this piece as strong as the eyes. I find that value shape to be the most important--actually, perhaps the only "value shape"--in the drawing.
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Point to point sounds like he connects the dots. That is a weak way to draw.
Lon,
Eva could be referring to "placement". It would make sense to emphasize precise drawing over line and plane, i think.
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