A Guide to Drawing - With Instructions in Art Fundamentals and the Simultaneous Method

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The Simultaneous Method of drawing is based on the physiology of the eye, encouraging a direct translation of natural observation into drawing. This approach delays committing to outer contours until the final stages, promoting an extended observation process and a more organic development of structure and expression. Special exercises guide learners to transform conventional, objective observation into a more creative and integrative perspective. The method avoids direct copying, fostering creativity and inventiveness. Clear descriptions, instructions, and numerous examples help master the technique, while detailed discussions cover essential principles of spatial composition, tension, dynamics, and the roles of basic shapes like spheres, cones, cylinders, and cuboids. Artistic skills such as expression and composition are illustrated through sketches, alongside technical skills like visual targeting and proportion determination. Topics including the human figure, animals, plants, portraiture, inanimate objects, and surface texturing are explored in depth, providing practical examples. By placing drawing subjects within a broader artistic context, the instructions offer learners a solid foundation for creating art and developing a personal artistic perspective.