Going to paint a portrait, landscape or still life, an aspiring artist is invariably faced with the need to depict folds. It can be folds of clothing or draperies. Draw them in different ways, depending on the nature and purpose of the work. Sometimes a fashion designer also needs to draw folds. The pleats on the skirt are the most affordable option, so it's best to start with it.
It is necessary
- - paper;
- - a simple pencil;
- - colored pencils or paints.
Instructions
Step 1
Draw the skirt of the model you want. If this is a model with a counter fold, then divide the bottom line of the belt in half. Draw 2 diverging lines from this currents down. Lead the lines down to the bottom of the skirt. The piece of fabric located between the folds appears to be slightly shorter than the length of the product. Therefore, step back a little from the bottom and draw a straight or slightly curved line between the folds of the fold. When painting such folds, no tricks are required, fill the skirt with one color, and circle the contours of the product and folds of the folds with a darker pencil or paint.
Step 2
To draw a pleated skirt or skirt with longitudinal pleats, divide the bottom line of the belt into an arbitrary number of parts and mark the dots. From these points, draw slightly diverging lines downward. Draw them longer than the skirt itself. Connect the end point of the fold to the intersection of the bottom of the skirt and the adjacent fold. Connect all other points in the same way. You should end up with something like an accordion. Color the skirt in the same way as in the previous version.
Step 3
Soft folds of clothing are transmitted mainly by light and shade. Draw a product with such folds - for example, a curtain or the back of a musketeer's cloak. Please note that if the bottom of the product is presented in a projection on a plane, it will not appear straight, but wavy. Change this line.
Step 4
Determine where the convex parts of the fold are and where are the concave ones. Mark them with vertical lines. Start applying chiaroscuro. You can make vertical shading parallel to the marked lines. If you prefer to lay your strokes horizontally, follow the bottom wavy line exactly. Paint over the drawing evenly. Identify the brightest spots - they are closest to you. Mark or memorize these places and do not shade them again. Cover the drawing with a second layer of hatching, then a third. Leave larger areas unpainted each time. The last layer is only the darkest, concave pieces of fabric.
