Improve your observational sketching and learn how to sketch in one point perspective at the V&A Museum, with experienced illustrator and tutor Natalie Arnold. nataliearnoldart.com
This is a day aimed to improve your observational sketching using perspective drawing techniques. It is suitable for both designers looking to improve their freehand sketching skills, artists wanting to improve their technique and for beginners. Some drawing experience is helpful but not essential.
You will be calmly guided through the perspective sketching process in what aims to be an enjoyable and creative day. A maximum of 8 students enables more individual attention for each student and a better learning experience.
Meeting Point
We will meet at 10.30 in Room 21, The Dorothy and Michael Hintze Galleries. This on the right if you arrive by the tunnel entrance. If you arrive by the Cromwell Road entrance then head towards the shop, walk straight through the shop and turn left. See image of meeting point below and the map for meeting location: https://www.vam.ac.uk/features/digitalmap
Plan
10.30 Arrival and intro
10.45 Warm up exercises
11.15 Intro to perspective sketching
12.30 Lunch
1.30 Perspective sketching of interior & gallery spaces
3.00 Sketching architectural details
3.30 Loose quick perspective sketches
4.00 End of day
What to bring:
- A4 or A3 Sketch book
- Pencils – HB and a 2B
- A mechanical pencil with HB lead
- Fineliners - fine and medium (0.2 and 0.5)
- An eraser
- A sharpener
- Some coloured pencils or pens if desired
- Small ruler helpful but not essential
The course aims for you to achieve:
Improved observation, for drawing
A basic understanding of one point perspective principles
Improved ability to draw in 3D and add depth to objects
Improved sense of proportion and scale
More confidence in drawing style
Please note everyone develops at different levels and at different speeds.
