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Drawing and Sketching for Beginners
by Lawrence Edmonson
http://www.exactdrawing.com
Learning how to draw and sketch can seem like an
impossible task to some of us. A few stick figures
are the extent of our drawing repertoire. And if
someone told you that you could be drawing and
sketching amazing pictures in just a few weeks you
would probably laugh. But it~s true! Drawing and
sketching is a skill that anyone can learn, whether
you~re young or old, it doesn~t matter. A few
simple techniques are all you need to start drawing.
The first thing you need before you learn how to
draw is some drawing and sketching supplies. For
your first few drawings you can use some old scrap
paper and any pencil you have lying around at
home. However, proper supplies are a must if you
are going to improve. You will need a number 2
pencil, several other quality grade pencils, an eraser,
and a drawing pad. A number 2 pencil is especially
important since it is the best choice for shading and
other pencils may not be dark enough. These
supplies can be found at any art supply store.
Drawing lessons are a great way to get started and
learn a few basic techniques. Most community
centers offer courses as short as one day, but the
longer you can take the better. These classes are
typically taught by a drawing and sketching artist
who is able to explain concepts clearly and help you
learn quickly. Your pictures will start to take shape
and you won~t believe the drawings you can
produce in a few short classes.
Finding subjects for your drawings may seem
difficult when you are first beginning to learn how
to draw. Don~t use live subjects since you~ll need
plenty of time to get your dimensions right and you
don~t want to feel rushed. Also stay away from
flash photography pictures. These pictures lack
depth and can seem very flat which makes it very
difficult to draw a realistic picture. If you can~t
seem to find any good pictures check at your local
library for a drawing and sketching book since most
will have some samples for you to use.
Joining chat rooms or message boards is a great
way to find other beginners like yourself, or
professionals to give you advice. There are plenty
of websites that you can join for free. Some even
offer newsletters written by resident experts with
tips and tricks for the beginning artist.
Learning how to draw will take time and patience,
but it is possible. With these guidelines and some
lessons or a good drawing book, you can be creating
beautiful drawings that you~ll be proud of in no
time.
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