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FASHION FOLD AND DRAPE DRAWING

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                                                    Folds and drapery can add realism, movement, and style to your fashion sketches. But how do you draw them convincingly and creatively? In this article, you'll learn some effective techniques for drawing folds and drapery in clothing, from basic principles to advanced tips. Whether you're designing a flowing gown, a tailored suit, or a casual outfit, you'll find some useful advice to improve your skills.         Understand the types of folds Before you start drawing folds and drapery, you need to understand the different types of folds that occur in fabric. According to the classic book by Burne Hogarth, Dynamic Wrinkles and Drapery, there are seven basic types of folds: pipe, zigzag, spiral, half-lock, diaper, drop, and inert. Each type has its own characteristics, depending on the w...

WATER COLOUR

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There are loads of watercolour techniques, but by far my favourite is wet on wet! It’s something that’s so unique to watercolour and really takes advantage of how creative and beautiful it can be. This is where the magic happens! There are a few different ways to use wet on wet techniques for unusual and gorgeous effects, so I’ve broken them down into sections and given them names. Note that these aren’t official names but it helps me distinguish between the different types!                                                                                                                                                     ...