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    Strokes of Genius 7: Depth, Dimension and Space
    Strokes of Genius 7: Depth, Dimension and Space
    Strokes of Genius 7: Depth, Dimension and Space
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    Strokes of Genius 7: Depth, Dimension and Space

    By Rachel Rubin Wolf

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    There is something almost magical about looking at a two-dimensional surface and experiencing a visceral sense of depth and dimension. In this 7th edition of the celebrated Strokes of Genius series, 120 of today's best artists share successful approaches to creating that wondrous illusion of space--from a tight, shallow place that reflects the emotional state of the model, to wide open vistas that seem to go on forever.

    Inside you'll find:

       • 135 inspirational drawings in charcoal, pencil, pastel, colored pencil, pen and ink, scratchboard and more
       • An exciting diversity of styles and techniques, presented in subject-themed chapters: portraits, landscapes, animals, still lifes and figures
       • Practical artist-to-artist advice, insights and anecdotes you won't find anywhere else
    Books on art theory put forth concepts like contrast, edges and perspective. Strokes of Genius brings those theories to life, showing how today's artists put them to work. Each drawing is a unique, real-world lesson on how to manipulate value, light, shadows, details and more to evoke a feeling of depth and invite the viewer in.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
    Release dateOct 15, 2015
    ISBN9781440336874
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      Strokes of Genius 7 - Rachel Rubin Wolf

      Strokes of Genius 7

      THE BEST OF DRAWING

      DEPTH, DIMENSION & SPACE

      Edited by Rachel Rubin Wolf

      CINCINNATI, OHIO

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      ON A DOWN TIME TRAIN. GINA RUGITO-ANDERSON

      Colored pencil on vellum bristol paper / 14 × 17 (36cm × 43cm)

      My fascination with linear perspective, light and color is matched only by my fascination with people. On my first visit to New York City, I snapped a photo on the subway while heading to Times Square. I was intrigued with each rider’s self-imposed isolation. It was an unexpected moment of tranquility below the hustle and bustle of the hectic city above … downtime. The elements that I used to suggest depth and dimension include linear perspective, occlusion, size and scale, cast shadows, texture, color and more!

      Space in three dimensions is easily implied by linear perspective using parallel lines, either visible or implied, converging in the distance at a vanishing point.

      • GINA RUGITO-ANDERSON

      BOOK STORIES. MIKE KLIEMAND

      Graphite on vellum bristol paper / 9¹⁄2 × 7 (24cm × 18m)

      Books and pictures have something in common—they are both paper based and both express our emotions, thoughts and longings. When we look at a picture or read a text, our imagination mingles with what is depicted and brings it to life in our thoughts and emotions. These perceptions create unconscious emotional depth. This topic is the focus of Book Stories, so I tried to keep the background as minimalist as possible. However, to render the objects clearly and convey a certain depth, I have deliberately exaggerated the shadows. I used pencils in a range of 5H to 8B exclusively for finer nuances and bristol vellum paper because of its finer structure.

      Contents

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      Introduction

      1 PORTRAIT GALLERY

      2 LANDSCAPES & SCENES

      3 ANIMAL KINGDOM

      4 STILL LIFE SUBJECTS

      5 THE FIGURE IN STUDIO & STREET

      Contributors

      About the Editor

      Introduction

      It is a pleasure to welcome you to Strokes of Genius 7: Depth, Dimension and Space. I was a bit surprised how much the artists in this book had to say about our theme. Everyone seemed to relate to it—to the desire to create depth, dimension and space in their drawings. There is a lot of very good advice in the captions and quotes for artists seeking these components in their drawings or paintings.

      Many shared their knowledge of how to create the illusion of three-dimensional depth and space on a two-dimensional surface. A common theme, not unexpected, is to understand and be intentional with how you treat value contrast and edges. But each artist shares his or her own unique angle. David Sandell reminds us of a basic principle: Areas of high contrast and sharper edges bring things forward; softer edges and diffuse values push objects back. Cecile Baird emphasizes the priority of light: Drawing light—how it falls on and bounces off objects—and the shadows it forms, is what creates the impression of three-dimensional shapes in space. Elena E. Green brings out the importance of connecting the background to the subject in order to create spatial dimension in a drawing.

      On the other hand, Lara Marshall agrees that tonal value is important for developing dimension but feels that good drawing is an even more important component for achieving depth than value: Value can add a great deal but only when it is built on top of a solid drawing. When each line of the drawing is in correct relationship with other lines across the form, depth can be felt even before value is added.

      I found it quite interesting that a number of the contributors spoke about the parallels in art between physical (spatial) depth and emotional depth. Artist ARINA speaks of the limitations of the small flat surface plane, then adds, But once I start, a miracle occurs and all the limitations have gone; there is neither a flat nor a limited surface anymore! A new reality begins with its own three-dimensional world of feelings, movement and drama. David Hardy speaks of capturing the life force and personal feelings that are uniquely expressed by his model, though he employs a classical atelier technique that includes modeling the form with great sensitivity in order to create lifelike dimensionality.

      The theme of depth, interpreted as emotional depth, prompted a number of artworks with very real and deeply felt stories behind them. Simone Tocco reveals that a painful situation motivated her to find her emotional resilience in her art. "The story behind this unusual title—Don’t Contact Me Again—is pretty simple: It was the very last text message I got from my ex. I turned that awful text into the title of one of my best artworks. That story leads neatly to Steven A. Wilda’s memorable words of wisdom: If your subject doesn’t intensely move you, move on."

      We certainly hope that this latest edition of Strokes of Genius will move you to create some of your best drawings to date, more art filled with depth and dimension.

      —Rachel Rubin Wolf

      1 Portrait Gallery

      COURTNEY. DAVID SCULLY

      Charcoal and pastel on paper / 20 × 25 (51cm × 64cm)

      For this piece the design of positive and negative space was most important. I wanted to push the composition and use a large amount of dark valued space to one side to convey a weighted feeling of emptiness and depth. To help with balance, the background behind the subject was lighter in value. This created alternating dark and light values, but the highest contrast was kept at the focus of the piece.

      MADUKY. EMILY GARLICK

      Charcoal and white pastel on paper / 24 × 18 (61cm × 46cm)

      A man full of laughter, Maduky changes the dimension of a room when he walks in. I wanted to capture the moment in which his soul alters my emotions. My hope is that when viewers

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