Images of objects and humans that look like the real thing will certainly impress others. The basic principles for drawing them are easy to learn and you will do well with practice. Check out the methods below to help you draw an object to make it look like it really is.
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Part 1 of 6: Seeking Special Help
Step 1. Learn how to draw a human likeness
If you want to draw a human, you need to learn how to realistically draw a human body. Cartoon images are not in accordance with the actual human appearance. But with a little effort, you can draw them right!
Step 2. Learn how to draw detailed faces
The human face is one of the most difficult parts to draw. How far did you make the distance between the eyes in the picture? How do you make the image look like the real thing and not like a cartoon? By studying human faces and using these tricks, you will be able to draw faces to make them look like real ones.
Step 3. Learn how to draw a landscape
Are you on a trip and want to draw great places that are around you? Or maybe you just want to draw a picture of where you live! Whatever the situation, you can easily draw a landscape using just a few simple tricks.
Step 4. Learn how to draw animals
You may prefer to draw animals. Drawing animals is so much fun and not as difficult as you think! By using some useful hints and diligent practice, you will become good at drawing animals.
Step 5. Learn how to draw a car
You can also draw cars and other mechanical objects. This is fun to do and popular too! Try drawing the car of your dreams today!
Step 6. Learn how to add shadow and glow to an image
Shadows and light are needed to give depth to an image and make it look real. Learn where to add shadow and light to an image to make it look more real.
Step 7. Learn how to use perspective
Perspective, or a way of describing the size of an object that appears to change as the object moves away, will also make the image appear real. Drawing perspective may seem complicated to you, but it's actually really easy. Try!
Part 2 of 6: Drawing Living Things
Step 1. Draw using the model
The easiest way to draw living things is to use a model. Draw an object that is right in front of you. Objects you can use include people, objects, or landscapes. Draw directly from the objects you observe so that your abilities can improve.
Try to work as fast as possible. This will train your brain to retrieve the most important information quickly and efficiently. Pay attention to basic shapes and proportions before working on the details. This is done so that you don't have to make adjustments if your model moves
Step 2. Draw from the photo
If you don't have a live model to draw, or you're worried that the model is moving too much, or you just don't have time to find a live model to draw, draw from a photo instead. This method is not as effective as the original learning object, but it will produce a similar final image.
If you want to draw something as realistic as a photo but lack the skills to do so, this will be the easiest method because you will be able to create the details of the drawing in your own way
Step 3. Draw from your imagination
While you won't learn much through this method, you can create realistic images from your imagination. For the results to be truly realistic, you need a good understanding of light and shadow, as well as proportion, shape, and physics.
Part 3 of 6: Sketching
Step 1. Make a sketch before you start
Before starting to draw, sketch the desired final image. This will help produce a better final image as you can practice exploring with composition and details.
Step 2. Draw a thumbnail sketch
You can start with thumbnail sketches, or small drawings that aim only to convey the basic shapes of the image. This method is very good for determining the general layout (usually called composition in the arts).
Step 3. Draw a detailed sketch
After determining the composition, you can create a more detailed sketch. This will help you get used to making the shape of the subject of the picture, as a form of practice. If you're having too much trouble with the image at this stage, then you'll need to use a simpler shape or pose.
Step 4. Find the basic shapes
When creating these sketches, look for the basic shapes that make up the object being drawn. All objects are composed of one or more shapes. For example, the nose is in the shape of a complex pyramid, while the trees are a series of conical or circular shapes. Look for shapes in objects to help give the image dimension, as well as help you draw the object correctly.
Step 5. Make a copy
Make a copy of the sketch to redraw. It's a good idea to make the final drawing on top of a sketch, either the basic drawing or the details, depending on your preference. This will help you adjust the shapes in the image, as well as give you a guide for creating the final image.
Part 4 of 6: Adding Complexity
Step 1. Draw the complete silhouette of the subject first
Draw it well to make it easier for you to determine what to do next. Generally, people will find it easier to draw the shape of negative space around an object than the shape of the object itself.
Step 2. Draw what your eyes see, not what you think your mind sees
Make sure you draw what your eye actually sees, not what you assume you see. This is the most important aspect of producing realistic images. Our brains tend to infer images in general terms. So pay attention to what your brain is missing, and focus on that. This way, you will not only produce more realistic images, but you will also learn a lot from them.
- The trick to preventing you from drawing according to assumptions is to take a picture from a magazine, position it upside down, and draw it. This technique will trick the brain into thinking that you are seeing something new, not something you are used to seeing. That way, you can draw what the eye actually sees – unique shapes – instead of drawing the subject you always thought you would look like.
- Pay special attention to details such as the ears, nose, tree leaves and shirt collar. Details like these tend to be generalized by the brain so we ignore the details. If you want to draw something realistically, make sure you draw the things that make it unique. Things like ears are very different from person to person.
Step 3. Use perspective
Perspective, or the sizing of objects according to their distance from you, is very important to make objects look realistic. For example, if you want to draw a realistic landscape, you will need to draw the trees further away in a smaller size and with less detail, despite the fact that they are taller than the trees closer to you. You. This technique mimics the way the eye catches the object, resulting in a more realistic image.
- First of all, perspective is drawn by finding the horizon line. When you look at something in real life, you will see that there is a meeting point between the physical form of the earth that you see and the sky. This point is the horizon line. You have to figure out where this line should be in the drawing and sketch it out using a ruler.
- Draw a vanishing point. You can use one, two, or three dots. One point is the simplest perspective, while two points are the most commonly used. Three dots are hard to make. Therefore, don't create three points of perspective until you feel capable of doing it. The method for creating two perspective points is described below.
- Draw a perspective point or two somewhere on the horizon line. This point is the direction the object disappears from. You can do this by drawing dots on the paper, or drawing them into small sections on a page of paper and marking them on your drawing area. With two perspective points, you must create one point on each side of the object you are drawing.
- Draw the center line of your object and then use a ruler to draw several lines, from the top and then the bottom of the object, towards the vanishing point you have created.
- Determine how far away the object is and then draw a few more vertical lines, between the corners of the perspective lines, to start creating the space your object will fill.
- Close the space by drawing a line from the baseline on one side to the perspective point on the opposite side. Now you will see which part of the object will be visible and to what extent.
Step 4. Pay attention to the proportions in the image
Proportion is the relationship between the size of an object with the size of another object. The proportions of the image are very important to make it realistic, especially when drawing humans. For example, most human faces follow a mathematical system that makes the parts of the face and body properly arranged. The wrong proportions will make your drawing look weird or cartoonish.
For example, the image of a human's height is generally about 5-7 times the height of the person's head. The distance between the two human eyes in the picture is as long as one eye of the person. The line of the mouth usually leads to the angle of the jaw. The distance between the elbow and the wrist is as long as the sole of the person's foot. There are many measurements of this kind on the human body and studying them will take time, but the learning process is interesting and rewarding
Part 5 of 6: Mastering Shadow and Light
Step 1. Determine the light sources in the image
Shadows and light will go a long way in making a realistic image look like a photo image. The more detailed and accurate the light and shadow you depict, the more realistic your drawing will be. But before adding light and shadow to your image, you need to determine where the light sources are in your image.
What is meant by light sources are lamps or light from windows. For objects that are outdoors, you can use the sun as a light source. Light will be described as a straight line coming from the source and hitting the side of the object that is opposite the light source
Step 2. Draw the shadow
Areas that are hidden or blocked from light will become shadows. The further away the object is from the light, the deeper the shadow of the object will be. After determining the light source in your image, determine where the darkest shadows are and start darkening the area. Shadows will give shape and depth to the image.
- The next step is to add a medium level shadow. Areas that are lightly shaded are those that are only partially shaded and not as dark as the fully shaded area. Keep shading like this until there are 3-6 shadow levels or shadow areas.
- After the shadows are drawn according to their level, blend the shadows using your finger or a stump. Thus, a soft gradation will be formed on the shadow of the object. However, allow for strong shadow lines, if any, such as shadows from a table or other hard object. If you are a beginner, you can skip this step as it can make the image look messy.
- Regular shading and line variations. If you use ink or don't want to create gradient shadows, you can give your image shape and depth by carefully adding lines and textures. Draw a thicker outline in the shaded areas, such as the tip of the top of the apple or the area behind the neck near the ear. Draw lines that follow the shape of the object and a collection of lines from different directions to create the appearance of shadows.
- Look for examples of shading or etching displays, and master the art examples. Making this type of drawing well is challenging and requires a lot of practice. However, it is very useful to improve your skills.
Step 3. Draw the light
After depicting all the shadows in the image, add light to the parts of the object that are exposed to the light directly. You can do this by removing or using white charcoal or similar materials.
For example, to draw a face that is illuminated from the front, draw light in the most prominent areas such as above the eyebrows, below the nose line, at the top of the cheeks and on the chin
Part 6 of 6: Prepare the Right Tools
Step 1. Use a pencil
The pencil is the most commonly used tool for drawing in this style. A pencil will make it easier for you to draw shadows and leave blanks or erase areas that are exposed to light. Pencil makes it easy for you to create layers, giving you fine control over the drawings you create. The results of the pencil strokes also blend quite well.
Pencils are available in a variety of density qualities (containing more or less graphite). The denser the pencil, the thinner the stroke. Use a different pencil, depending on how thin or dark the line you need. Solid pencils are labeled with the letter H and non-solid pencils are labeled with the letter B. The higher the number listed next to the letter, the denser or less dense the pencil is. For example, a pencil with a standard density quality is HB
Step 2. Use a pen
You can also use a pen to create realistic drawings. To create realistic drawings with pen, very accurate lines and proportions are required, as well as shading, line variations, and etching-style shading. Any type of pen can be used but you will get better results with a nibbed pen or a brush pen. This type of pen will make it easier for you to change the thickness of the line.
Step 3. Use charcoal (charcoal)
You can also use charcoal to create realistic images. Shadows and light, which are important aspects of creating realistic images, seem to be most easily depicted with charcoal as the medium. The charcoal can be flattened and blended easily, which can be to your advantage but can also be difficult for you.
Specialty drawing charcoal is available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Willow or vine charcoal is a good choice, but charcoal pencils are great for drawing details
Step 4. Use appropriate paper
Depending on the media you choose, make sure you are using the appropriate paper type. Charcoal, in particular, requires paper designed for use with the drawing tool (solid textured paper that can cause charcoal streaks to stick to the paper). A pencil works best on fine rag paper (paper made from cotton fibers), as it will help make it easier for you to blend the pencil strokes.
- Make sure you use good quality, acid-free paper, if any. This paper will prevent your images from turning yellow over time or degrading/worn.
- In addition to special paper, charcoal drawings should be sprayed with a fixative spray after you have finished drawing. This is done to prevent it from staining the rest of the image.
Step 5. Use a stump (a special tool to even out color blends)
Stump is a pencil-shaped roll of paper that is made tapered. This tapered tip is used to blend the results of charcoal or pencil strokes, thus forming a soft gradation of shadows in the image. The tip of the stump should be scraped off whenever there is a buildup of charcoal or graphite residue from the pencil on the tip. Stumps you can buy at the store or make your own.
Step 6. Use an eraser
The eraser is very useful for erasing mistakes you make while drawing and creating lighting on the image. If you're using a pencil, you can use a regular rubber or vinyl eraser. You can use a kneaded eraser if you are using charcoal. You can also use a pencil eraser, as it can be shaped into a sharp tip to erase details.
Tips
- Drawing hair and skin realistically is one of the most difficult skills to master. Remember to draw the hair into bundles, because this is how hair grows. Each hair bundle will be given a shadow and light. This will help the hair image look like the original. Also, remember to look for flaws in the skin. Freckles, pimples, scars and wrinkles will make the skin look real, not plastic.
- Draw often. Bring a sketchbook and draw wherever you can. Draw people around you while you are on the bus or train. You can also draw objects around you while you are having lunch or sitting and watching television. Frequent practice will help improve your abilities more quickly.
- Use a mechanical pencil with a sharp tip for detail areas, such as eyelashes and wrinkles. This pencil will make it easier for you to draw and make it look more realistic. A good size choice for this type of pencil is around 0.5mm or less.
- Turn over your paper or occasionally look in the mirror while you're drawing. This will let you know if your image is out of balance. Drawing one eye higher or larger than the other is a common mistake. The jaw line is also often drawn out of balance. Flipping an image is very useful and will have a lot of effect during the sketch stage.
- Mechanical pencils are a good choice and they are thin and good for drawing.
- Make sure you tell the person you're drawing to keep quiet.
- You should sketch lightly.
- Remember that the shadow is the most important thing!! Shadows provide contrast and dimension to the image. Therefore, always make a shadow on the image, even if the shadow is barely visible in some of the lighter parts. More shadows = more realistic.
- Make sure you add shadows to the nose.
- Use a good quality eraser that doesn't stain the rest of the image.
- If you want to color your artwork, find a color type that matches the subject.
- If you use paint, make sure you have brushes of various sizes and types.
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