
It often tells a story, perhaps using mime, costume and scenery, or else it may simply interpret the musical accompaniment, which is often specially composed and performed in a theatre setting but it is not a requirement. Theatrical dance, also called performance or concert dance, is intended primarily as a spectacle, usually a performance upon a stage by virtuoso dancers. You can also add texture to your background for a more vibrant total look.Ĭonfirm your drawing by clicking the checkmark, and use the editor to enhance your photo.Members of an American jazz dance company perform a formal group routine in a concert dance setting You can also use various tones of colors to add detail to your dancer, like stripes on her feathers or makeup on her face. You can also add a layer at the back of your drawing to color in your background.Īdd another new layer, and with a white translucent brush, create accents of light wherever necessary. Then, reduce the opacity bar somewhere below 40%, and use an eraser to smooth out the edges of your shadows. With a black brush, cover all of the parts of your athlete that you want shaded in a new layer. Choose different colors by selecting the color box from the menu bar, and try your best to stay between the lines.

When done, restore the opacity of the layer containing the outline of her body to 100%.Īdd another layer, and use it to color in your drawing. Reduce the opacity again, and in a higher layer, draw your dancer’s Carnival themed clothing, and be sure to draw plenty of feathers. Then, reduce the opacity and trace a much more precise outline in a higher layer, with a smooth body and head shape, as well as facial features. You have the option of choosing the precise width, height, and orientation of your drawing before entering your work space.Ĭreate a rough outline of your dancer, choosing the angle, perspective, and placement of her body.

Select “Draw” from the main screen and then select “Draw blank” to start a new drawing from scratch.
