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Lesson 1. Line of horizon. Frontal and aerial perspective. Line. Stroke. Tone. 

OVAS APD L1Download

Please print the next 3 images (Image 1; Images 2 and Image 3); or you could draw a small simplified copy of them in your notebook. 

These images only for the theory part.  You might want to take some notes during the theory part of the class.

  • OVAS APD L1 Image 1
  • OVAS APD L1 Image 2
  • OVAS APD L1 Image 3
OVAS APD L1 Image 1Download
OVAS APD L1 Image 2Download
OVAS APD L1 Image 3Download

Exercises for pencil strokes practicing:

  • Exercise 1. Vertical Lines.
  • Exercise 2. Horizontal Lines.
  • Exercise 3. Curved Lines.
  • Exercise 4. Classical cross sketching strokes.
  • Exercise 5. Tones. “Mechanical” and “free hand” gradation effect.
Exercise 1. Vertical Lines.Download
Exercise 2. Horizontal Lines.Download
Exercise 3. Curved Lines.Download
Exercise 4. Classical cross sketching strokes.Download
Exercise 5. Tones. “Mechanical” and “free hand” gradation effect.Download

Exercises for Aerial Perspective:

  • Aerial Perspective.
  • Exercise 6.1. One type of pencil hardness and different strokes direction.
  • Exercise 6.2 Different types of pencil hardness and different strokes direction.
  • Exercise 6.3. One type of pencil hardness and “negative space” type of strokes.
Aerial Perspective.Download
Exercise 6.1. One type of pencil hardness and different strokes direction.Download
Exercise 6.2 Different types of pencil hardness and different strokes direction.Download
Exercise 6.3. One type of pencil hardness and “negative space” type of strokes.Download

Lesson 2. Sphere. Cylinder. Still life composition.

Part 1. Sphere.

OVAS APD L2 SphereDownload

Photo references:

  • OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork Reference
  • OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork Pencil
  • OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork Reference 1
  • OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork Reference 2
  • OVAS APD L2 Sphere Homework Reference 3
  • OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork Reference 4
  • OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork Reference 5
  • OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork Reference 6
OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork ReferenceDownload
OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork PencilDownload
OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork Reference 1Download
OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork Reference 2Download
OVAS APD L2 Sphere Homework Reference 3Download
OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork Reference 4Download
OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork Reference 5Download
OVAS APD L2 Sphere Classwork Reference 6Download

Part 2. Cylinder.

OVAS APD L2 CylinderDownload

Photo references:

  • OVAS APD L2 Cylinder Classwork Reference
  • OVAS APD L2 Cylinder Classwork Pencil
  • OVAS APD L2 Homework Reference 1
  • OVAS APD L2 Homework Reference 2
  • OVAS APD L2 Homework Reference 3
OVAS APD L2 Cylinder Classwork Reference Download
OVAS APD L2 Cylinder Classwork PencilDownload
OVAS APD L2 Homework Reference 1 Download
OVAS APD L2 Homework Reference 2 Download
OVAS APD L2 Homework Reference 3 Download

OVAS-APD-Still-Life-Inspiration-Cylinder-Download

Lesson 3. Cube. Still life composition.

OVAS-The-Basic-Rules-of-Still-Life-CompositionDownload
OVAS APD L3 CubeDownload

Photo References:

  • OVAS APD L3 Cube Pencil
  • OVAS APD L3 Cube Reference
  • OVAS APD L3 Cube Pencil 2
  • OVAS APD L3 Cube Composition 1
  • OVAS APD L3 Cube Composition 1 Pencil
  • OVAS APD L3 Cube Composition 2
  • OVAS APD L3 Cube Homework Reference 1
  • OVAS APD L3 Cube Homework Reference 2
  • OVAS APD L3 Cube Homework Reference 3
  • OVAS APD L3 Cube Homework Reference 4
  • OVAS APD L3 Cube Template
OVAS APD L3 Cube PencilDownload
OVAS APD L3 Cube ReferenceDownload
OVAS APD L3 Cube Pencil 2Download
OVAS APD L3 Cube Composition 1Download
OVAS APD L3 Cube Composition 1 PencilDownload
OVAS APD L3 Cube Composition 2Download
OVAS APD L3 Cube Homework Reference 1Download
OVAS APD L3 Cube Homework Reference 2Download
OVAS APD L3 Cube Homework Reference 3Download
OVAS APD L3 Cube Homework Reference 4Download
OVAS APD L3 Cube TemplateDownload

Lesson 4. Theory of Holes. Shadows.

Theory of Holes.

OVAS APD L4 Theory of HolesDownload

Theory of Holes. Practical exercise.

OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes ExercisesDownload

Photo References:

  • Theory of Holes Exercise 2 Image 1
  • Theory of Holes Exercise 2 Image 2
  • Theory of Holes Exercise 2 Image 3
  • Theory of Holes Exercise 2 Image 4
  • OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 2
  • OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 1
  • OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 2
  • OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 3
  • OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 4
Theory of Holes Exercise 2 Image 1Download
Theory of Holes Exercise 2 Image 2Download
Theory of Holes Exercise 2 Image 3Download
Theory of Holes Exercise 2 Image 4Download
OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 2Download
OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 1Download
OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 2Download
OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 3Download
OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 4Download

Pencil works:

  • OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 1
  • OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 2
  • OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 3
  • OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 4
  • OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Exercises
OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 1Download
OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 2Download
OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 3Download
OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes Image 4Download
OVAS APD L4 Theory of Holes ExercisesDownload

Lesson 5. Drapery.

OVAS APD L5 DraperyDownload
  • OVAS APD L5 Drapery Photo
  • OVAS APD L5 Drapery Pencil
  • OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 1.1.
  • OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 1.2.
  • OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 2
  • OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 3
  • OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 4
  • OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 5 Photo
  • OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 5 Pencil
OVAS APD L5 Drapery PhotoDownload
OVAS APD L5 Drapery PencilDownload
OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 1.1.Download
OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 1.2.Download
OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 2Download
OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 3Download
OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 4Download
OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 5 PhotoDownload
OVAS APD L5 Drapery Exercise 5 PencilDownload
OVAS-APD-Still-Life-Inspiration-Tone-Ceramic-Drapery-Download

Lesson 6. Flowers. Bouquet. Still life composition. 

Floral Bouquet Composition Theory.

OVAS Theory of Composition. Still Life. Floral Bouquet.Download

Classwork 1. Magnolia.

OVAS APD L6 FlowerDownload
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Classwork Reference
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Classwork Pencil
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Reference 1
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Reference 2
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Reference 3
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Template
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Template Pencil
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Geometrical Form 1
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Geometrical Form 2
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Reference 4
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Reference 5
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Rose Pencil
  • OVAS APD L6 Flower Magnolia Pencil
OVAS APD L6 Flower Classwork ReferenceDownload
OVAS APD L6 Flower Classwork PencilDownload
OVAS APD L6 Flower Reference 1Download
OVAS APD L6 Flower Reference 2Download
OVAS APD L6 Flower Reference 3Download
OVAS APD L6 Flower TemplateDownload
OVAS APD L6 Flower Template PencilDownload
OVAS APD L6 Flower Geometrical Form 1Download
OVAS APD L6 Flower Geometrical Form 2Download
OVAS APD L6 Flower Reference 4Download
OVAS APD L6 Flower Reference 5Download
OVAS APD L6 Flower Rose PencilDownload
OVAS APD L6 Flower Magnolia PencilDownload

Classwork 2. Tulips in a glass vase.

OVAS APD L6 BouquetDownload
  • OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Classwork Pencil
  • OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Classwork reference
  • OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Reference 1
  • OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Reference 2
  • OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Reference 3
  • OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Reference 4
  • OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Reference 5
  • OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Reference 6
OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Classwork PencilDownload
OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Classwork referenceDownload
OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Reference 1Download
OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Reference 2Download
OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Reference 3Download
OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Reference 4Download
OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Reference 5Download
OVAS APD L6 Bouquet Reference 6Download

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