Proportion Techniques

What is one of the most common challenges for artists drawing from reference?

• Color mixing

• Accurate proportions

• Composition

• Brush techniques

What is the purpose of flipping the reference upside down when drawing?

• To make the drawing more interesting

• To ignore pre-existing ideas

• To create a different perspective

• To practice drawing upside down

What is the site size method used for in drawing?

• Measuring proportions accurately

• Creating a specific style

• Adding texture to a drawing

• Using different drawing tools

What is the benefit of using angles in measuring for proportion?

• They are easier to measure than vertical or horizontal lines

• They can measure any two points, not just vertical or horizontal alignments

• They provide a more accurate measurement

• They help with shading and texture

What is a common unit of measurement used in figure (whole body) drawing?

• The width of the hand

• The length of the foot

• The height of the head

• The size of the eye

What is the importance of working big to small in drawing?

• It allows for more detail in the drawing

• It helps establish the major proportional relationships

• It makes the drawing easier to complete

• It creates a better composition

What is the purpose of self-critique in drawing?

• To receive feedback from an instructor

• To observe the whole drawing and identify mistakes

• To compare the drawing to a photo reference

• To improve shading and texture

What is the purpose of overlaying a drawing on top of a photo reference in Photoshop?

• To create a digital version of the drawing

• To add color and effects to the drawing

• To observe mistakes and improve accuracy

• To create a composition with multiple images

What is the importance of starting a drawing with accurate proportions?

• It determines the overall composition of the drawing

• It allows for more detail in the drawing

• It helps with shading and texture

• It creates a better sense of depth

The proportion drawing technique here is called "measuring by _________ and sometimes 'C's'"

• cubes

• straights

• faces

• zig zags