{"id":5110,"date":"2019-11-27T18:01:55","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T23:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/littleviews.com\/?p=5110"},"modified":"2019-12-17T14:38:39","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T19:38:39","slug":"action-sketching-a-supplies-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/littleviews.com\/action-sketching-a-supplies-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Action Sketching: A supplies list"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sketches that are\u00a0appreciated by others are usually based on an\u00a0artist’s ability to correctly depict\u00a0proportions. Proportionate work does not need to be photo-realistic, but it should not look like a non-skilled\u00a0child drew it, either.<\/p>\n

Leonardo Da Vinci, for example, was able to accurately draw subjects because\u00a0he did not guess at proportions;\u00a0he measured them<\/em>. With the right tools (all inexpensive) and techniques, drawing\u00a0becomes easy, appealing, and fun.<\/p>\n

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While Soccer Sketching won’t teach you how to draw exactly like Leonardo, it will greatly improve your action drawing skills to the point where you will want to share your work quite possibly for the benefit of your team.<\/p>\n

Supply List:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In preparation for future tips,\u00a0I recommend the following tools. If you can afford it, buy all, even if you currently do not know how to use them:<\/p>\n

Any inexpensive\u00a0mechanical pencil<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0printer paper<\/strong>. Store your sketches in a file folder or 3-hole binder.\u00a0Negligible\u00a0cost.<\/em><\/p>\n

Possibly, better paper. I recommend\u00a0Canson Mix Media Paper<\/strong>\u00a0as it can be erased and it takes ink and watercolors relatively well.\u00a0Optional.<\/em><\/p>\n

A\u00a0rubber<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0kneaded eraser.<\/strong>\u00a0Do not get a polymer eraser.\u00a03 for $4 or similar prices<\/em>.<\/p>\n

An\u00a0inexpensive swing-arm protractor<\/strong>. It will help you see perspective.\u00a0$4 to $7 for a set<\/em>.<\/p>\n

An\u00a0Accurasee Artist Proportional Divider<\/strong>. This is a “must have<\/strong>” that will change your artistic world.\u00a0$12 to $13<\/em>.<\/p>\n

An artist’s\u00a0dividers,<\/strong>\u00a0calipers, or compass<\/strong>. These are easy-to-use measuring devices.\u00a0Optional<\/em>.<\/p>\n

An inexpensive kit of\u00a0French curves<\/strong>. Smaller ones are better for sketching.\u00a0$8 to $10 for school-grade curves<\/em>.\u00a0Optional, but handy for smoothly drawing curved lines.<\/em><\/p>\n

A\u00a0Circle Template<\/strong>. How else will you sketch soccer balls?\u00a0$10. Very handy!<\/em><\/p>\n

A fully-jointed artist’s mannequin , such as a COLOR-LILIJ<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Body-Kun<\/strong>\u00a0model, as previously discussed. This is a “must have<\/strong>” that will change your action-drawing world at around\u00a0$20.<\/em><\/p>\n

A\u00a0LED Light Table\u00a0Panel<\/strong>\u00a0(not a light table box).\u00a0Highly recommended at a cost between $30 and $120<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0Small Photo Studio Light Tent<\/strong>. This is optional, but handy when taking photos of the artist’s mannequin.\u00a0$15. Optional, but useful as a backdrop for photographing your mannequin.<\/em><\/p>\n

The estimated prices are from Amazon. Most items are available in local craft shops, art stores, and other online stores.<\/p>\n

As we go forward, I’ll go into more detail on how to use these tools, emphasizing speed of sketching versus traditional studio work.<\/p>\n

Links:<\/strong><\/h3>\n