Drawing and Rendering for Theatre

Introduction

DRAWING

To those with little experience in drawing, the ability to accurately draw can seem like a magical gift. Certainly there are those few who are born with exceptional artistic ability. However, despite our tendency to describe a person with advanced facility in drawing as “talented,” “gifted,” or even “genius,” nearly everyone can develop a high proficiency in realistic drawing, regardless of one’s inherited aptitude. As those with some experience in drawing know, those with an interest in drawing are driven to practice; as time progresses these budding artists seek out and begin to incorporate knowledge about perspective and drawing techniques into their practice. Interest translates to practice, and practice becomes proficiency ...