Teach Yourself Visually Drawing

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Map It Out


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Near the final stages of the line drawing, the artist continued the same process from the previous step—lightening some areas
considerably to allow them to recede and form a less important role in the drawing. The eye of the viewer is naturally
attracted to the contrast that was created between the darker lines and marks in the drawing and the white paper. Because
of this, the dark accents and heavier lines play a key role in directing the path the viewer takes in the work.


Still Life in Line,by Dean Fisher
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