Set up or choose a photo or view of trees, a path, and a horizon. Today’s focus is **Focal Point Control**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing. Rule for...
In Part 1, you may have noticed that clarity improves when decisions are made on purpose. But decisions still need direction. That direction comes from intention. Subject Is Not Intention Subject answers the question, “What am I painting?” Intention answers, “What...
Set up or choose a corner of a room with furniture and window light. Today’s focus is **Focal Point Control**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing. Rule for...
Set up or choose a plant or flower with interesting overlapping shapes. Today’s focus is **Focal Point Control**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing. Rule...
Set up or choose a simple still life of 2–3 objects on a table. Today’s focus is **Focal Point Control**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing. Rule for today:...
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