Quick Tip 138 - Drawing an Ellipse

[@jayneweathers]

This was very helpful! I do not draw well therefore I do not paint well, but i am learning alot from you. Dont you have to know how yo draw first? I mean even to block in a painting, you still have to know how to draw. After watching your quick tips for a month or two now, I can see myself improving. I try to practice those little tips you give us and am learning new skills. I even go outside now and not only look at beautiful sunsets but also starting to see the different hues, values, movement, and tones. So I know I am learning. THANK YOU!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yes, knowing how to draw gives your painting structural strength. Weak drawing always shows through. But drawing is a skill that can be learned.

[@jayneweathers]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction oh that's great to know! Some people just seem to have a gift.

[@pamblevens8897]

Very helpful. Thank you, Dianne!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

:)

[@zweistift5532]

Great tutorial :) I hope to see more of your vids to improve my own skills

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun.

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

Thank you Dianne that was explained and demonstrated so well. Tony...west hills, ca. usa

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@shotgun4jesus]

thank you. Your explanation was great.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank YOU.

[@KarenParkerArtist]

I learned it as Core shadow (the shadow is in the core of the object), Cast shadow and Reflected light. But Form works too.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Karen, a lot of people confuse core shadow with form shadow. But core shadow is a part of form shadow. Think about it like this: all shadow on the form is form shadow. The core is that darkest section just past the terminator where shadow connects with light.

[@KarenParkerArtist]

​@@IntheStudioArtInstruction No confusion, just noting the different terminology for those of us who learned it that way. The rest of the shadow is just described as shadow. This highlights why I explain to my students that while self-educating from other sources out in the world is fine, (especially right now, and why I share your videos with them) people will often use slightly different terminology. We're all describing the same basic process of determining shape, form, proportion, value and contrast. And that the most important thing for those learning to draw and paint, is actually learning to *see* and understand what is in front of us. Then being able to render it accurately. Terminology is just how we talk to ourselves and others about that process.

[@virginiarparker9503]

Thank you for your time. I learn from you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@ChristopherHeaphy]

First view, nicely presented with clarity and knowledge.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@dawnmarie52]

my drawing has improved a lot...GOD BLESS YOU!!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful!

[@joanistotler8804]

Thank you, it was interesting to see ellipses in this light (pun not intended) because when I think of an ellipse it was always in conjunction with the lip of a glass, etc.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Good observation.

[@neenakandwal6191]

Thank you :)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're welcome!

[@joanistotler8804]

Dianne could you do a QT showing an ellipse on a jug or a vase on it's size please? Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Did you mean on its "side"?

[@baghdadmylove7882]

😍🙄😊😊😊😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

:)

[@happycolorlanguage]

eggs ~ thanks for easy study ~

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.