Nature Drawing and Design Plate XII - 4/5 - Drawing the Bottom Ornament
In this one, I draw the bottom ornament of Plate XII from Nature Drawing and Design. During 3 video sessions (1h56 total), I use reference points from my grid to plan the curves, complete the left side, and mirror it onto the right before refining the final lines.
Videos
In this session, I start drawing the bottom ornament, using reference points on my grid to plan the curves I draw.
In this session, I finish the left part of the bottom ornament.
In this session, I mirror the left part of the bottom ornament onto the right, before refining the final lines.
Project Information
Plate XII from Nature Drawing and Design
This master copy is based on Plate XII from Nature Drawing and Design, a 1903 book by Frank Steeley.
The plate features three ornamental designs around the crocus, shown at different stages of completion to make the construction apparent.
You’ll find the full plate here if you’d like to follow along. You can also download the complete book as a PDF.
More From This Project
Watch as I complete the master copy of Plate XII from Nature Drawing and Design. During 7 video sessions (4h23 total), I work through the full inking process using traditional tools like the T-square, triangle, and ruling pen. I share the difficulties I encounter and how I adapt as I move through each section of the plate.