Drawing is a fun art skill and can be a good hobby. When you're first starting out, your image quality may be the biggest bottleneck. Therefore, you may feel that you need a professional course to be able to draw well. However, this is not true. By drawing for fun, you can save money and improve your skills. The trick, sketch in short lines, put shadows, draw shapes from the shapes, and practice as much as possible.
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Part 1 of 3: Getting Started Sketching
Step 1. Select the subject to draw
Choose something meaningful to you, such as a favorite flower or pet. Beginners usually find it easier to draw based on real objects instead of imagination. Therefore, draw something that helps you focus.
When you're just starting out, you don't need any special drawing equipment. Just prepare a pen, pencil, or plain paper
Step 2. Draw in short lines
Press the pencil lightly against the paper. Focus on the line to be drawn, and forget about the subject of the drawing (such as your dog). Start with an outline (outline). Your dog's fringes are the line between the dog and its environment. Draw a line with short strokes.
- The shorter the line, the more defined the image will be.
- Don't criticize your pictures. Move quickly and sharpen the strokes.
Step 3. Fill in the details
Once the basic outline of the subject is complete, start drawing the interior. Look for characteristics of the subject, such as distinguishing marks such as a dent in a cup or a dog's hair crest, which will help you determine where to place the closest line.
Step 4. Shadow
Shadowing will be a bit more difficult, but the image will have a sense of lightness and depth. Start with a sharp, clean pencil, then make even marks on the slightly darker areas. As the tip of the pencil dulls, move on to the shaded part. Press hard to leave a darker mark.
- This can be practiced by doing a shading bar. Start at one end of the paper. Move the pencil back and forth as it moves along the paper. Press harder on the transition to darken the scars.
- Bar values can also be a good exercise. Divide the rectangle into five parts. Leave one end white. Darken the other end as much as possible. Layer the lines in the square in between to create various shades of gray.
Part 2 of 3: Drawing Subjects from Builds
Step 1. Practice drawing figures
You won't go far just by copying the lines. If you can master shapes, you can start drawing from your imagination and increase your sense of perspective in all your drawings. Start by trying to draw three-dimensional shapes. For example, by adding rough lines around a circle you can create a sphere that looks from different perspectives, depending on where the line is drawn.
Step 2. Merge the shapes into shapes
Merge the shapes to produce the outline of the object. First of all start with simple objects or from imagination. You can make a table from a series of rectangles or cylinders, or a snake from a series of circles. Once you can imagine the shapes that make up the object, you will have the creativity to draw it without a model.
Take the time to observe the subject so you can find ways to fit it in your wake
Step 3. Create a reference sheet
Arrange the shapes to create object shapes. As you work, erase and refine the lines so that the subject begins to take shape. When you're done, try drawing the subject from different angles. For example, a square nose with round cheeks and triangular ears can result in a horse seen from the side. However, there are many other perspectives.
Refer back to these sketches to enhance other drawings
Step 4. Redraw the subject
During various sessions after correcting your reference error, redraw the subject. First, use the reference sheet. Use shapes to outline the basic outline of the subject, then polish the details and correct any mistakes. With a lot of practice, you can draw postures from imagination.
You can make simplifications because they can guide you to find your own unique drawing style. For example, it would be too time-consuming to accurately draw all the muscles in your body
Part 3 of 3: Learn to Draw
Step 1. Research drawing techniques
Your local library may have books on how to draw in a variety of styles, from realism to manga. You can also buy them at bookstores or major retailers. Look for idea tutorials and demonstrations on how to draw online or on art sites like How To Draw It or Drawspace.
Anatomy books are also important in learning how to create realistic drawings. Make skeletal sketches and muscle diagrams
Step 2. Practice with more equipment
Usually, you should stick with one tool, such as a pencil and paper, until you feel comfortable. However, once you start, you can find an alternative that suits your style better, such as colored pencils or charcoal. In addition, pencils are available in a variety of variations which can help you expand your range when shading.
- The HB type pencil (#2) is the standard for drawing. Pencils with an H range are harder and produce smoother lines. Pencils with a B range are softer and produce darker lines.
- Pencil types start from HB-9. In the H range pencil, 9 is the maximum hardness level. In type B pencils, 9 is the maximum softness level.
- Vinyl and rubber erasers are better suited to paper than paper erasers, but don't smudge color. The dough eraser can be deformed to erase the smallest details.
Step 3. Imagine how to draw an object
When you're not busy drawing, pay attention to your surroundings. Imagine the way you turn this scene into an image. For example, imagine a shadow under a person's eye, and sketch the iris and pupils. This is how you get the inspiration to create your own lines and create your own signature style.
The purpose of this step is to look at the details, and not the labels. Instead of thinking about the eye itself, you imagine lines and colors to fill the shape of the eye
Step 4. Practice
Drawing is a skill similar to playing a musical instrument or riding a bicycle. When you have free time, sit down and sketch. Practice shading and other techniques. Continue making reference sheets. Pause between drawing sessions on the subject so you can learn more about it without forcing yourself.
Tips
- Get in the habit of drawing every day. When you get used to it, you will not be lazy to practice and your skills will improve faster.
- Don't get frustrated over a mistake. Perception often makes ordinary artists feel inferior. Remember, even experienced artists never stop learning.
- It takes a long time to master hand coordination. Keep practicing drawing small lines in basic shapes and you will gradually get better at it.
- You don't need to buy expensive materials. An ordinary notebook and pencil will suffice for study.
- It can take a long time to teach yourself to see details instead of objects, but this practice will improve your skills.
- The biggest benefit of drawing for beginners is that it uses less material than expected. So, use your pencil and sketchbook (or line book) to draw.
