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 Photography Studio Pro Background Back Drop Stand H 405m x W 465m $126.97 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 38m Buy It Now for only: $126.97 |
 Westcott Photo Basics Football Background Back Drop $135.99 Time Remaining: 6d 22h 19m Buy It Now for only: $135.99 |
 BACKGROUND SUPPORT+BLACK WHITE Screen Muslin Back $129.00 Time Remaining: 26d 20h 56m Buy It Now for only: $129.00 |
 Westcott Photo Background Support System 9014 Back drop $189.90 Time Remaining: 7d 13h 29m Buy It Now for only: $189.90 |
 10 x 24 PHOTO MUSLIN BACKGROUND BACK DROP NEW WHITE $69.99 Time Remaining: 12d 9h 13m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Westcott Photo Basics Baseball Background Back Drop $135.99 Time Remaining: 6d 22h 13m Buy It Now for only: $135.99 |
 10 x 20 ft Photo Muslin Back drops Backgrounds W039 $59.99 Time Remaining: 8d 8h 36m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 BACKGROUND SUPPORT+Chromakey Green Screen Muslin Back $129.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 18m Buy It Now for only: $129.00 |
 Portrait Back light Background lighting Stand Kit K802 $99.99 Time Remaining: 14d 10h 8m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Westcott Photo Basics Soccer Background Back Drop 949 $135.99 Time Remaining: 6d 22h 9m Buy It Now for only: $135.99 |
 Cowboystudio 5x7 Collapsible Blue Grey 2 in 1 Background Back $49.95 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 45m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 BACKGROUND SUPPORT+Chromakey Green Screen Muslin Back $99.00 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 11m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 10 x 12 ft Photo Muslin Back drop Backgrounds New W105 $45.00 Time Remaining: 13d 6h 4m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 BRITEK 12 FT BACKGROUND SUPPORT+ 9 X 15 FT BACK GROUND + DVD $189.00 Time Remaining: 20d 29m Buy It Now for only: $189.00 |
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SP2000 Backdrop Background Support Stand For Muslins, Scenic Backdrops and Chromakey Greenscreens or Bluescreens List Price: $299.95 Sale Price: $69.95  |
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Square Perfect is pleased to be the premier photo supplier on EBAY. We have combed the world over for the most robust, highest quality, full featured equipment. If you are seriously considering purchasing new equipment, look no further... |
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DMKFoto Photographic Studio Muslin Background / Backdrop 6x9 ft W102 List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $17.50 |
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This background as no loop. Like all the new style background, we recommend using a pair of spring clamps. With the clamps, you can create a pleasant draping effect. |
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Prism Backdrops 10X20' Black Muslin Photo Video Backdrop Background List Price: $399.99 Sale Price: $43.69 Used From: $43.03 |
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This is a professional muslin backdrop made from a heavier 100% cotton material. The 10X20' size (actually about 9X18' after shrinkage) weighs 5.7lbs. The 10x20' size units also come with a black carry bag to protect your backdrop from dust and stains between uses... |
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Cheaplights 6 PCS 3.75" Spring Clamps List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $2.49 Used From: $4.33 |
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These nylon clips grip the background paper or grip the background cloth to the backdrop stand. These nylon clips are easy to use and may grip anything, thickness reaches 30m/m thick. 1 bag of 6pcs |
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1500+ Professional Digital Photo Backgrounds and Photography Frame Templates List Price: $69.95 Sale Price: $49.95 |
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This is EZbackgrounds' premiere professional package. More than just digital backgrounds, we have frame templates optimized for Photoshop, graphic design elements, and digital templates such as magazine covers, sports cards, birth announcements and much more... |
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CowboyStudio Photography Backdrop Supporting System with 10 Feet Updated Crossbar and Case List Price: $59.65 Sale Price: $59.65 |
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Our most popular backdrop support system, this system is a made to be transportable. Rated to hold most muslin backdrops, the NewCB travels and sets up with ease. Specifications Height is adjustable from 2ft 9in – 6ft 10in Footprint is 2ft 3in to provide extra stability 28" long when closed Crossbar is adjustable from 6ft 3... |
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ePhoto 2 Studs Photography Studio Video background back light stand WT802B List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $12.99 |
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Professional Backlight Stand For Studio or Location Shoots. Quick Release Levers Aluminum Alloy Construction The WT802 back light stands are built to uncompromising standards |
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ePhoto 6' x 9' ft Photography Studio Photo Muslin Backdrop Background 69W List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $17.99 |
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seamless muslin backdrop that is finished on all sides. Our backdrops are made from a high quality muslin material with excellent durability and portability. It could be draped or hung straight and could be used with variety of lighting and gel to create professional looks. |
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Two Prism 10x20' 100% Cotton Muslin Backdrops and The Ravelli Full Size 10x12' Background Stand Set Sale Price: $156.39 |
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This Kit includes the following: 1 - Ravelli Full Size 10x12.3' Background Stand Complete with Carry Bag 1 - Prism 10x20' White 100% Cotton Muslin Backdrop With Carry Bag 1 - Prism 10x20' Black 100% Cotton Muslin Backdrop With Carry Bag Ravelli Backdrop Stand The Ravelli Model ABS model background stand is 10' tall by 12... |
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CowboyStudio Photography/Video Studio Triple Lighting Kit with 10ft x 12ft Black, White and Green Muslins Backdrops and Background Support System with Case List Price: $190.00 Sale Price: $154.99 |
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Complete photo studio easy set up, includes continuous triple lighting set, 3 muslin backdrops, and the portable support system. Daylight balanced bulbs: Do Not Be Fooled By the cheap bulbs, our bulbs have been serving U... |
Pencil Portrait Drawing Tips on Backgrounds
Backgrounds are useful in enhancing your vision of how you want to represent your subjects. Backgrounds can soften the presentation or make it more energetic or dramatic.
However, whatever you do, make sure that the background works with the subject and not against it. Also, do not forget that the subject is the reason you starting the drawing in the first place. So, do not get caught up in your background to the point where it starts outshining your subject and diverts the attention of the viewer from your subject.
Here are a few tips on how to proceed with backgrounds so that they become a plus for the finished product:
* Values - Take a clue from the values of your subject when choosing the value scheme for your background treatment. If your subject is very light on one side, it is always a good idea to make the background in that area darker. This will introduce the necessary contrast.
It also solves the problem of white against white. For example, if your subject has white hair, it is always difficult to make it sufficiently show against the white background of your white paper. Introducing a darker background around the hair is the perfect solution. This, of course, also works in reverse. If your subject is dark, you may want to contrast this with a light background.
* Lost and Found - The background treatment can also be used to produce so-called “lost and found edges”. These are edges that initially show but then get lost in the surroundings to finally reappear somewhere down the line.
The disappearing act of the edge is accomplished by rendering the edge and the surroundings with the same value. For example, the edge of a sleeve could be partially lost in the background by giving the background the same value as that part of the sleeve. Lost and found effects are always interesting and involve the viewer in the process of completing the drawing.
* Location - It is usually a good idea to keep the shading below the eye level of the subject you are drawing. Shading above the eye level tends to weigh down the subject and does not add to the crispness of the portrait.
* Extensive Background - Sometimes your client may insist on a detailed pictorial background. First, make sure you increase the fee, because you will often spend more time on your background drawing than on the subject itself.
Second, always be aware that the subject must remain the focal point of the finished product. So, develop the facility for judging what enhances the subject and what detracts from it. The background is invariably secondary to the subject.
Ideally, a pictorial background should talk about your subject and give the viewer more information about your subject. A background is also very useful to create or enhance a mood. If your subject is portrayed in a certain mood, you may want to enhance that mood by adding the appropriate background.
About the Author
Remi Engels, Ph.D., is a pencil portrait artist and oil painter. He is also the author of a popular Pencil Portrait Drawing Course. Get Your Free copy here: Remi's Pencil Portrait Drawing Course while supplies last.