figurative

sug.

One option used among artists


Definition of LIMN

transitive verb
1
: to draw or paint on a surface
2
: to outline in clear sharp detail : delineate
3
: describe <the novel limns the frontier life of the settlers>

The incisive outline of the figure contrasts with the subtle modulations of tone that rather breathtakingly describe the play of light over flesh (has anyone limned the backs of knees this exquisitely before or since?).

http://newyork.timeout.com/arts-culture/art/20737/michelange...

http://books.google.com/books?id=j7tj_XxmLwIC&pg=PA168&lpg=P...

Essential to make sure that the image fits properly on the paper, canvas, etc. "In" is more popular. I was also taught "blocking out" (the same thing, works like filling in or filling out a form) when I studied art. Examples:... Measuring the dimensions of a subject while blocking in the drawing is an ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drawing - En caché - Similares;Squint your eyes to block out the colors and details. In your sketchbook, draw only the simple shapes and values you see. ...
www.dummies.com/.../drawing-light-and-shadows.html - En caché - Similares;5 Mar 2010 ... If you know about picture, you will understand how blocking-in influences the picture so it looks good. As your knowledge, the blocking-in ...
www.articlealley.com/article_1470536_22.html - En caché - Similares;So, how do you do a block-in? This is definitely the simplified version but with practice, you will become an expert at this technique. First, you will start with a sketch of the shape of the whole pose using no more than 6 or so lines. This will create a shell, or what some teachers call an envelope. This shell is where the drawing will develop inside. It doesn’t have to be perfect. In fact, it won’t be perfect. The points of the shell will probably be out of place a little, just remember, it’s okay! This is just giving you a guideline of the pose, helping you figure the overall dimensions.http://www.foundmyself.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2800