Something more about Drawing

Drawing  Terms-

Shape and Form-

The two dimensional characters of any object is called 'shape'. In other words, we can say that we see only the length and width of the object - not height. But, when we mention the term 'form', we mean the three dimensional object, i.e. height, length and width.

Space-

By 'Space; we mean the area which is used in painting. It depends upon our mental calibrate how we use the area while making pictures. If we give a defined area for drawing to seven students, each of them will be asked to use the area in different ways. As a result, pictures will differ from each other.

Proportion-

By 'Proportion' we mean the  eye-measurement of the sizes, shape sand positions of the component parts of the subject. It  is a ratio of comparison of one part to the other. For creating a proper design, right proportion between foreground and background, different components, colours and their tonal values, curved and straight lines, etc., are its essential elements.

                                                                                 Perspective-

Suppose you are standing in the middle of a straight road looking into distance. You observe that the two edges of the roads are appearing to come closer and closer and vanishes at a certain point on the horizon. This is the scene we call linear perspective. And the point at which the edges of the road meet is called'vanishing point'.

Division of space-

In drawing, the division of space is a very impotant aspect. It helps the artist to make a headstart. We may divide the space into-Formal Division and Informal Division.

(a) Formal Division- The space is equally divided in formal division. The artist feels uncertain and confused as to where he should start the drawing from.The formal division of space is used to express  balance, strength and equity.

(b) Informal Division- In this division the artist is free to divide the space as per his choice. Especially this division is used to express progress, creativity, excitement and some other actions of similar nature.

Active and Negative Shape/Space-

The projecting portion of a picture drawn in a particular space is called an active space/shape; and rest of the space is called negative space/shape.
Every individual observes the picture of an object from his own standpoint. It happens, sometimes, that we have to draw a picture of an unknown and unclear idea. We do so by using our imagination. In such a situation, we use either positive or negative space/shape. Drawing negative shapes is an interesting as is the actual form.