Hello i was wondering if Breada could do a lesson on the Circularism. Tech as am very inserested in doing it in the furture.
As there are no book or lessons on it any where

please let me know what you think breada?


hope to hear from you soon!

Ukartist

I think I need to learn this too......what is it? LOL

hello there take a look at this link it will tell you about it


http://www.drawspace.com/forums/index.php?...d=si&img=34

Actually, you'll find numerous lessons on circularism throughout all levels of lessons; but I call the technique "squirkling"! I began using this method of shading when I was a teenager (long before it had a name).

I've been teaching the technique to students of all ages for over 20 years. I and gave it the name "squirkles" (noun) or "squirkling" (verb) based on its technique of combining squiggles with circles. I just haven't ever felt like changing its name.

One of the better examples of this style is as follows:

http://www.drawspace.com/forums/index.php?...=si&img=107

Brenda

ahhh...the ole Circularism.

Hiya UK...I think I "coined" the term on this site, and Brenda is correct, her "squirkling" is basically the same idea. The principal is to get the graphite down in tiny cirlces or squirkly (lol a new word) shapes...increasing the darks in layers of the same. There is no blending as everything is laid down precisely to create value, shape, and graduations. The "circularism" technique was taught to me by an artist named Troy Rochford, who last I heard is currently working on a book purely on the technique, and it's use in rendering ultra-realistic skin specifically. He had learned it from an artist (can't remember her name) that had developed it (much as Brenda has) from colored pencil scumbling as far as I know.


In a nutshell....you want mechanical pencils, 2B lead, 5.mm. You need good paper for good result...in order of my preference..... Arches HP watercolor paper #140, Bristol smooth, and then Stonehenge. You must have a kneadable eraser. You'll be using (2) tips on your mechanicals...sharp (chisel), and flat. To get these take your pencil at a 45 angle and make lines or circles until when you hold up the pencil the tip is worn smooth in a 45 degree angle finishing in a sharp tip. The tip is your chisel, the flat spot...your smooth/flat. As a note after drawing for a bit I'll use my scrap paper and redo my tip periodically. Any details you need (skin pores and things) will be the tip, but the actual building of skin, tone, value is done with the smooth edge. After you have your line drawing, and you are ready to start shading (rendering) you'll LIGHTLY hold the pencil way back near the end...this takes a delicate touch, almost like just letting the pencil just lay in your hand, and move your hand in tight, tiny, light cirlces. This in 2 or 3 layers will start building the value. Be warned though...this is a slow technique. Done properly you'll take 2-3 times longer on a drawing, but the result is worth it.

Last couple things.....

Go slow. Biggest mistake people first make if rushing it. If you look at my Jokerface drawing the very light area unfinished by the mouth is after like 2-3 layers believe it or not.

Kneadable eraser.... sometimes as valuable to drawing as is your pencil. If you need to lighten a section...flatten out the kneadable, and lightly "pat" the area, and smooth it back out with some light circles.


Good luck,
Ray

[b] Thank you for your long post and your time Am starting doing art as i have had a 7 year break and i have to start like baby again LOL Its a hard but i hope to get there in the end!!
am doing a distance learning art course which am finding really hard as they dont show u step by step

thats why i breadas book so much ( drawing for dummies) i would like to get her other book though on drawing people is that one step by step? is it like the drawing for dummies ? i cant draw people to save my life lol
can u tell me which page the Circularism is in the drawing for dummies is? as i the effect of reallism it has!

Hope to hear from you soon

Uk artist

dragonshade Do u have your own website that u have your artwork on? would love to take a look .
hows your freelance art going? hope good!

Uk.... For drawing people I HIGHLY recommend Brenda's "Complete Idiot's Guide to Drawing People". Yes it is quite step by step, with all the basics. It is the foundation for all my drawings, and even paintings.

My advice to you would be to forget circularism for right now. It is an advanced technique, and you really have to have a strong understanding of values, and the value scale to use it well. To learn...I would (and did) concentrate on cross-hatching, and blending first.

Brenda does not cover circularism (per se) in any of her books. Again, this is an advanced technique, and the books are designed to get a beginner drawing well. What she does cover though is just what you need. Trust me on this....learn the basics, and then you will do well with the "circles" .

Things have been a bit slow for me with the mural business, though it seems to be picking up, thanks for asking. It has caused me expand a little....as of this coming weekend I'll have some canvas pieces on display, and for sale in some local Atlanta cofee shops. Also have to meet a couple clients this week for a few murals. No website...how I do want one though...just not in the budget. If anyone out there knows of anywhere I can get a free website to display and sell work (or one that works on commision from sale only) I would love to hear.

Ray

Thank you for your post



oh thats great will be getting the "Complete Idiot's Guide to Drawing People i think i will ask someone to get it for me on my birthday ( its in Novemeber)
I have been reserching into the art business side of this of being a artist for over 3 years now and i have,
piles of paper work and folders and books!! lol i just need to get the skills now!

i know some really good books and websites heres one that u may like its www.smartbusinesscoaching.com an artist called kathy gulrich only started at the age of 40ish
she coaches other artists helping them deal with the sometimes overwhelming business of art she does a Free newsletter u can sign up on her website she also is a author i have brought her book called 187 tips for artists -how to craete a successful art career- and have fun in the process and she has a Cd very good!
she has lots of adive for artists she also has done a Cd for artists just starting out aswell

New CD for Beginning Artists:
Seven Mistakes Artists Make - and How You Can Avoid Them All
with Art Coach Kathy Gulrich




This is a totally unique instructional CD - and it's created especially for beginning artists! When you listen to the CD, you'll hear me - talking directly to you - showing you how to avoid the most common - and costly - artist mistakes.

I've made some of these mistakes myself (yep, I learned the hard way). And in my art coaching business I often meet artists who wish they'd had this information sooner. That's why I know that the suggestions and ideas on this CD will save you time - and frustration!

Follow the practical tips and action steps on this CD, and you'll be able to avoid these seven common artist mistakes:

Waiting until everything's perfect
Making excuses
Skipping the basics
Undervaluing your work
Going it alone
Taking unprofessional shortcuts
Doing what others say you "should"


And another great book for you to get u can get it cheap on ebay! its the Writers and artists year book! very good lists for nearly everything! a must have!

and another website address is www.nyfa.org

its the New york Foundation for the arts lots of good info for artists !

i cant type all day all i have so much info!! Oh yes there are lots of Freeweb sites out there! i will give a few for you

www.freewebs.com

www.bravenet.com

www.tripod.lycos.com

www.fusiveweb.co.uk

www.0catch.com

oh i hope that is all helps?
and i wish u luck on having your work up in the cafe i hope u will sell your work
i trust u on learning the basics 1st its hard but i hope to get there in the end

let me know how it goes for u with your freelance art career!
best wishes Uk artist

Uk.... Thank you for the links and info, I'll check them out.

One other thing REALLY worth mentioning....the lessons on this site. Quite a few of the lessons in the CIG book are also here....on the site. Try to go through some of the easier people lessons, after you have explored the ones on shading. I personally learned so much on Brooke and Clio it's amazing.


Ray

Your Welcome


yes i will check them out for sure!


Uk artist]

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Your Welcome
yes i will check them out for sure!
Uk artist]


Lol oh pooh i forgot to sign in LOL!