2. The Tip of the Pencil

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Lesson 1. We use line to define spaces and things. It is not a question of magically getting the line right first time, but of first turning a contour into a line, and then systematically correcting that line until it looks right.

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1. Introduction to the Elements of Drawing

Stephen Farthing R.A. presents eight practical drawing classes using John Ruskin's teaching collections to explain the basic principles of drawing.

3. The Edge of the Pencil

Lesson 2. We use tone, light, dark and the shades in-between to create illusions of volume and depth.

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The Elements of Drawing

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Department: Ashmolean Museum

Date Added: 24/03/2011

Duration: 00:05:51

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