Sketching is an incredible skill to have in your artistic arsenal. It can take you to amazing places when you get older as your pursue a degree fine arts or architecture. It's also a skill that won't be easily replaced despite the widespread availability of 3D rendering software.
Even if those machines break, your ability to sketch will always be there to save the day!
It is very important then that you get to practice sketching as much as you can. In this article, we have six tried-and-tested tips to help you ensure your sketching skills are improving day by day.
Even if those machines break, your ability to sketch will always be there to save the day!
It is very important then that you get to practice sketching as much as you can. In this article, we have six tried-and-tested tips to help you ensure your sketching skills are improving day by day.
Just keep on practicing!
Practice makes perfect, they say and this could not be anymore true when it comes to sketching.
When you have down time, take that opportunity to draw. The more you draw, the more you will improve.
Start off by drawing shapes at different angles and sizes. Use a variety of sketching instruments too like a pencil, a pen or a marker. This will give you flexibility in terms of your medium.
The beauty of practicing is there is no rush in getting things done. Slowly hone your sketching skills and give it time to develop at its own pace.
When you have down time, take that opportunity to draw. The more you draw, the more you will improve.
Start off by drawing shapes at different angles and sizes. Use a variety of sketching instruments too like a pencil, a pen or a marker. This will give you flexibility in terms of your medium.
The beauty of practicing is there is no rush in getting things done. Slowly hone your sketching skills and give it time to develop at its own pace.
Get inspired by other people
There are so many styles and forms of drawing and sketching. The best way to discover what these are is by seeking it from other people. This can include seasoned artists or individuals starting out just as you are!
Know what others' shading techniques are, the line styles they employ and pick up a few pointers from what you see from their work. There's nothing wrong in admiring other people's techniques.
Try browsing for great artists on the web and see how they sketch. Social media platforms, such as Pinterest and DeviantArt is also a get starting point to get some sketching inspiration and pointers.
Know what others' shading techniques are, the line styles they employ and pick up a few pointers from what you see from their work. There's nothing wrong in admiring other people's techniques.
Try browsing for great artists on the web and see how they sketch. Social media platforms, such as Pinterest and DeviantArt is also a get starting point to get some sketching inspiration and pointers.
Have your sketchbook with you
Everywhere you go, make sure your sketchbook is with you. Inspiration can come anytime and anywhere. It's always best to have your sketchbook on standby whenever these moments strike.
Whether it's just a small pocketbook, keeping a sketchbook close to you will allow you to deliberately practice your sketching. Instead of starting blankly through space while waiting for your friend in a coffee shop, scribble some doodles on your sketchbook instead.
Whether it's just a small pocketbook, keeping a sketchbook close to you will allow you to deliberately practice your sketching. Instead of starting blankly through space while waiting for your friend in a coffee shop, scribble some doodles on your sketchbook instead.
Sketch from life
Sketch just about anything from life!
While drawing from imagination is also good training as you improve your sketching skills, drawing from life gives you a more stable subject and object of inspiration. You can take note of the lighting in greater detail and apply the shading technique that applies best with the situation.
Start with simple subjects first then go on with more complex items.
Take note of the details, find interesting aspects of your subject and draw them on your sketchpad. Find the perspective and scale and apply it as accurately as much as you can to your drawing. By doing this deliberately over and over, you are honing your sketching accuracy!
While drawing from imagination is also good training as you improve your sketching skills, drawing from life gives you a more stable subject and object of inspiration. You can take note of the lighting in greater detail and apply the shading technique that applies best with the situation.
Start with simple subjects first then go on with more complex items.
Take note of the details, find interesting aspects of your subject and draw them on your sketchpad. Find the perspective and scale and apply it as accurately as much as you can to your drawing. By doing this deliberately over and over, you are honing your sketching accuracy!
Draw a drawing!
Do you have a favorite artist? There are tons you can learn from the artists you admire in terms of how they draw.
If you happen to like Da Vinci, try finding some of their sketches (a simple Google search will yield tons of results!) and do your best recreating them on your sketchpad.
Draw their drawing and see how accurate your version can be!
As a tip, try the grid method or the rule of thirds. The application of the grids will make it easier for you to break down the image into smaller areas and copy them as accurately as possible.
If you happen to like Da Vinci, try finding some of their sketches (a simple Google search will yield tons of results!) and do your best recreating them on your sketchpad.
Draw their drawing and see how accurate your version can be!
As a tip, try the grid method or the rule of thirds. The application of the grids will make it easier for you to break down the image into smaller areas and copy them as accurately as possible.
Have someone teach you how to sketch
Here at Art Smart, one of the foundations of our art classes is sketching and drawing. Our 2 teachers to 1 student ratio will assure you that you will get the proper guidance and training you need to become really great at sketching. We'll equip you with the basic technique and give you advanced pointers too.
Interested in learning and improving your sketching? Join us in our classes here in our studios. Check out our 2017 art schedule below for your reference:
Interested in learning and improving your sketching? Join us in our classes here in our studios. Check out our 2017 art schedule below for your reference:
For inquiries or class reservations, give us call at 0917-8784766 / 02 -6160305 / 0915-5948191 / 0995-260 8927. See you all soon!
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