Drawing and Sketching for Any Age
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 idea if they~re available
to you. Most community centers should offer
lessons at a reasonable price. You don~t need to
take a lot of classes to see a huge improvement in
your drawing. Getting a professional to give your
tips and advice is a surefire way to get the basic
drawing and sketching techniques down pat. While
books on drawing will certainly give you similar
advice, nothing beats personal guidance. Your
pictures will look amazing in no time.
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.
If you have questions about drawing or sketching,
or would like to speak with other beginners, try
joining a chat room or message board. There are
many groups on the Internet that are passionate
about learning how to draw and sketch. Many
boards also have resident experts who can answer
any questions that you may have. There are also
websites that offer free newsletters full of helpful
tips and tricks.
Learning how to draw can take some time, but with
patience and the right basic skills drawing is
something that is possible for everyone. Don~t
expect to have picture perfect drawings right away,
but anyone can learn in time.
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