From my "ArtsyJourneys" blog!
If you think that crayons are just for "coloring" you are partially right! But see what happens when you challenge a teen art class to take simple perspective a few steps beyond the basics and apply what they learned about shading techniques using paper, a pencil and crayons! Wondrous results!
Shading and highlighting the contour shapes makes the piece seem to undulate on its own!
Crayons, used in this manner, are a simple, cheap and effective art tool for all ages!
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| Highlights are the white of the paper, uncolored! |
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Draw the pencil perimeter first, add the contour lines, then enhance with shading
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Shading and highlighting the contour shapes makes the piece seem to undulate on its own!
