Sowing Stars and a Little Bit of Space Dust
From my upcoming new edition of The Art Studio Companion Drawing ellipses is an essential skill that can transport your viewers to a world of harmony and serenity. Perfectly drawn ellipses of the rims and bases of plates, glasses, and bottles will take your artwork to a whole new level. Though it requires technical precision, …
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Newberry Art Tutorials Ellipses make or break any drawn plate, glass, or bottle. When beautifully done they transport the viewer to experience serene harmony. It's rare not to have a man-made cylindrical object in a still life. It should not be surprising that da Vinci painted/drew beautiful ellipses. This detail is a from The Last Supper–it is …
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