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Drawing classes can be varied, depending on the theme and the skill required. One popular form of drawing is life model drawing, which involves oil painting lessons, portraiture, and nude model drawing. This type of drawing also involves a deep understanding of surface anatomy, principles of colors and tone, and form sculpting. The basics of the latter and its techniques will be addressed in this blog.
Form sculpting is the process of defining the three-dimensional form of the model by the artist. To achieve this, one can use a variety of techniques such as tone, light, shadow, and value. Although sculpting generally refers to the use of clay and stone, in this context, the sculpting has to be performed using oil paints.
In this context, value refers to the intensity of the color being used, such as light or dark. This is important for form sculpting because the value of color can be used to create three-dimensional illusions. This can be used to make some areas of the body appear closer than the others.
Another excellent way to achieve form sculpting is by expert use of light and shadows. These can be used to add definition to the contours of the model’s body, further creating a defined, three-dimensional look.
Lastly, the brushstrokes of your painting can define the story you want to tell as an artist. For instance, light, loose brush strokes give a more fluid texture to the painting, whereas controlled brushstrokes can signify more edges. The bottom line is that both can drastically alter the tonality of the painting.
To learn more about life model painting, oil painting lessons and more, reach out to us at VR School of Art today. A leading drawing class in North York, Ontario, we also teach landscape paintings, portraiture, impressionist paintings, composition courses, and more. For more details, reach out to us at 647-894-7706 today.