Is a proportion of the subject matter in sketching? Why?
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Is a proportion of the subject matter in sketching? Why?
Is a proportion of the subject matter in sketching? Why?
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Yes. Proportion is largely about the relationship of the size of one element when compared to another. When drawing or painting realistically, proportion is important. If the proportions are incorrect, then the resulting image will look less realistic or abstracted. Alternatively, artists can use proportion for effect.
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As I mentioned in the Freehand Sketching lessons, Proportion is the relation of one thing to another, size wise. ... Here's a tip to help you keep your sketches proportional to your subject matter when drawing from reference (not tracing) or from real life. Take your pencil and hold it over a section of the photo.