Drawing, Spring 2008 Digital Download

Don’t be afraid to be dark: the art of the shadow

In this issue of Drawing, featured artists explore both kinds of darks. Kenneth J. Procter (page 80) charts the use of shadows by 10 artists over 400 years of art history.

Learn from Dan Gheno to effectively use dark areas to add power and clarity to your drawings. 

• Bring the power of darkness to your pieces—contrast light with shadow effectively with a look at how 10 artists use shadows to strengthen concepts and compositions.
• Discover a rare U.S. exhibition of Michelangelo drawings!
• Follow J. Todd Anderson’s story of how he took his drawings to Hollywood as a storyboard artist and became a part of an award-winning movie-making team.
• Blend fundamental skills with an atmosphere of freedom—discover more about this ideal combination with a look at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts curriculum.
• And more!

Render suggestive narratives in your pieces with the guide that shows you how.

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