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Sketching

D. Walsh

What is Sketching?
Sketching in its most basic definition is a series
of lines with the addition of some shading

Sketching as a Language

Why Sketch
Sketching allows an individual to make
mistakes and think freely
Can be used to explore a rangge of ieas in a
short period
Easily discussed shared and critiqued
Fun and easy

Tools

Techniques of Sketching

Line thickness
Shading
Selective detail
Depth
Rendering

Line Thickness
By increasing line
weighting you
emphasis aspects of
your design

Shading
Shading can be
used to add
depth and
curviture to
your work. it is
also used for
creating a
shadow.

Rendering can
bring a sketch
alive and
highlight
details.

Line Technique
Smooth action
Sketch further than
needed
Sketch light for
construction and heavy
to outline

Activity One

Construct parallel lines


Draw intersecting lines
Sketch squares
Draw squares within squares

Activity two
Create simple shapes

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