Drawing Scenery: Landscapes and Seascapes by Jack Hamm - Book Flip-through
258Beginner Drawing Course: https://drawanythingusee.com/educational-video-nod-subs
Purchase this book on Amazon (affiliate): http://amzn.to/2Au2VsP
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lironyanil/
My books on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Liron-Yankonsky/e/B00EY73YUS/
Snapchat: LironYan3
Hey yo! How are you doing? (:
Liron here, with another fun video. This one's a little different.
In this video I do a flip-through through the book "Drawing Scenery: Landscapes and Seascapes" by Jack Hamm.
This book really helps me in many senses. It teaches everything you need to know to draw scenery, no matter the medium you use. It can be applied to anything.
Purchase this book on Amazon (affiliate): http://amzn.to/2Au2VsP
*** WHAT I LEARNED FROM THIS BOOK ***
1. (02:32) When drawing scenery - work in small thumbnails.
This is a huge one. I learned it's much more effective to work small, because you get to understand the composition more easily. I also followed the advice and made myself a little cardboard square that I can trace around and build the scene's frame.
2. (03:46) How to command the observer's attention.
The author talks about focal points and focal areas, and how to work together / separately to command the viewers attention.
3. (04:30) Dividing the scenery in an interesting way.
This one is huge. He is showing you how you can create so much interest, just based on how you divide the scene. Can also be applied to abstract art.
4. (06:49) Creating an interesting travel experience for the viewer.
The author shows how to lead the viewer's eye in an enjoyable way.
5. (07:29) Eye movement analysis.
The author shows different scenarios and analyzes what the eye movement is going to be. GOLD.
6. (08:30) Arranging the elements to create interest.
This part shows how you can create interest with different arrangements of simple elements, and how some of the arrangements will be interpreted.
7. (09:19) The Principle of "The Threes".
A cool concept showing how the number 3 can help with many stages of building the scenery.
This is it for the main things I learned from this book.
*** QUOTE ***
As for the quote at the end of the video... (:
"In a very real sense, scenery art is more important today than ever before. A crowded world has brought with it tension, congestion and a "cooped up" feeling. A good landscape or seascape becomes a good escape. The scenic frame becomes a wondrous window through which the human soul may take wing, then return refreshed, better fitted for the tasks ahead. Congratulations on your choice of so noble a pursuit."
*** OTHER LINKS ***
Here is a link to Jack's biography on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Hamm
Here is a link to the book on Amazon:
http://amzn.to/2Au2VsP
I want to take this chance to thank everyone who supports me. I received a lot of emails and positive feedback recently. I'm happy my content here helps you and entertains you. Thank YOU for being a part of this (:
I'll talk to you soon!
- Liron
*** MUSIC CREDITS ***
Clear Sky by jimmysquare https://soundcloud.com/jimmysquare
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Y8gsuWR4kXE