FRED OSTHER
Saturday, August 27th 9.30am - 3.30pm
This one-day workshop will explore the many different techniques artists can use to create the illusion of space.
While we live in a 3-dimensional world, it seems most of our artwork is laid out on a flat canvas or piece of paper. How then do we achieve a sense of dimension and depth?
Through the ages from the early cave drawings through to renaissance, modern and contemporary work, we see artists consciously “play” with the notion of space. Some want flatness, others want great depth, while some were not sure of either.
Whether you practice abstract or representational art, knowledge, observation, and a few “tricks” will help you create the image you want.
We will use simple drawing tools to build a better understanding of space. Bring a sketchpad (about 9”x12”), pencils (2H and a 2B), eraser and 12” ruler. We will provide images but feel free to bring your own photo or artwork as well.
Key Topics
Shapes and Lines
How diagonals, diminishing size, and foreshortening create depth
How cross-contour lines create volume
Format
How vertical position, overlap, and nearness to the edge enhance dimensions
Values
How light falling over an object brings out its volume
Atmospheric Perspective
How air affects what we see at longer distances
Linear Perspective
Understand how our eyes perceive distance
Discover the few simple rules to help you get the right size and shape of objects within your picture’s space.
Whenever volume and dimension are an important part of your artwork, perspective will be involved. Sometimes it’s obvious such as a street scene with buildings. Other times perspective is subtle such as the way light shapes landscapes or still lifes.
This workshop will give you the confidence to tackle perspective and with a bit of practice make the illusion of space work for you.
Please call the studio to book at 604-250-5562, e-mail denecroft@gmail.com, or contact the studio using this link https://www.denecroft.com/contact-dene-croft
Cost - $150 including taxes