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JUMP
A STEP by STEP TUTORIAL FOR
BEGINNING ARTISTS
ORIGINAL GRAPHITE HORIZONTAL LANDSCAPE DRAWING
BY: SANDEE BURGER
Materials
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Graphite Pencils (For this drawing I used a
0.5 mechanical pencil, F, HB, 4B, and 6B)
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Drawing Paper (I used Strathamore heavy
weight paper)
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Blenders (I used two types; first a pencil
blender from Prismacolor, second various
size Tortillians.)
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Pencil Sharpener, Sand Paper, Eraser, and
Prismacolor needed rubber.
Once you have chosen a theme or have visualized a design, you will then begin a light sketch to
outline your scene. If you have an idea of what you want to compose go for it, if for some reason it
changes mid-draft or mid-drawing, DO NOT sweat it, it happens to most of us. For this sample I decided
landscape (perspective) was perfect. It gives you a chance to try and see objects as they truly are, multidimensional.
3 Dimensional
Objects
The Background
Authors Note: I personally like to start off
with the background, for me it gives me a
better perspective of the range, distance,
and area I am working with.
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I start by drawing vertical lines of
different lengths, boldness, and angels.
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During this process I am also added fluff
by insert pines sporadically throughout.
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Next I sketch a simple image of a cabin.
(The mood I was aiming for was along the
lines of summer vacation, of spring break
with family/friends)
Fluffing
Next, I begin to use my bolder pencils to start adding depth, shadowing, and detail. Additionally, I begin working on the back
right hand corner of the drawing. In these two images, I used a 4B pencil in addition to my mechanical pencil, as I was still in
the works of creating the scene.
Authors Note: Please excuse the lighting, I was working with both outside and inside light during composer and photographing
as I went along.
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Shading
1. I now begin to use my bolder line with
the 6B pencil to create a better
perspective of each object.
2. For example, the shadow under the dock
can say many things to a viewer. (it can
say what time of day it may be.)
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3. Shadowing also helps separate the
planks from the ropes.
4. In the distance, shading can give the
viewer an idea of which trees are closer
and which are further away. (It can even
demonstrate how the rocks are stacked
at an angle.)
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Using various erasers to create multiple images which may not
always be conveyed greatly with pencil.
Creating a space in the water by using the
kneaded rubber makes it easier to position
the person landing in the water.
Using a straight eraser also help when
trying to create greenery in specific
context.
Lastly, before we finish…we can see that
We are looking at this event take place from the eyes of
The next jumper.
Thank You For
Watching
This has been a short presentation by artist
Sandee Burger owner of
BIGworldLITTLEgirlART