YOU SHOULDN’T STRUGGLE EVERY TIME YOU TRY TO DRAW.
The Art of Seeing, teaches the visual foundations—light, form, value, and proportion—so drawing feels clear, steady, and confident.
What you see determines what you draw.
A clear introduction to the drawing method used throughout the book.
Why This Chapter Matters
Drawing doesn’t begin with the hand. It begins with the eye.
In this chapter, you’ll learn how artists use simple, primitive forms to make sense of what they see—so drawing stops feeling like guesswork and starts to feel clear, structured, and confident.
What’s In the Free Chapter?
A clear, practical introduction to seeing like an artist:
- The four primitive forms, and how they simplify what you see
- The value system that makes shading manageable
- How light and shadow create believable depth
- Four drawing exercises so you can apply the ideas immediately
- A simple approach to breaking down complex subjects
Who This Is For
This free chapter is designed for those who want drawing to feel less like guesswork and more like intention:
- Beginners in need of a clear, reliable starting point
- Experienced artists who want to rebuild confidence
- Anyone struggling with form, shading, or depth
- Everyone desiring a deeper understanding of how to see what they’re drawing
About The Art of Seeing
This free chapter introduces the complete drawing method used throughout The Art of Seeing. You’ll learn how light creates structure, how primitive forms reveal the underlying architecture of what you see, and how these tools change the way you approach drawing.
Inside, you’ll explore the four essential forms—the sphere, cube, cylinder, and cone—and the value relationships that define how light interacts with them. These concepts form the foundation of realistic drawing.
The exercises in this chapter are designed to help you apply these ideas immediately. Download it, work through the drawings, and notice how quickly your eye—and your confidence—begin to change.
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