Did it ever occurred to you whenever you try to get started drawing anything it turns out harder Thant it looks? Well don't be ashamed it happens to everyone.
Many people have the ability in there mind to make a work of art all it takes is practice to master there own talent. The first step in developmment is to just have fun drawing something that makes you happy or whatever comes to your mind then try observing the sketch to figure out what modifications you need to improve it. re-draw the sketch again but replace it with the modifications you made to last drawing. then step back and observe the second drawing continue to repeat the first and second steps until you are satisfied with your sketching.
There are more setps and improvement & technique to apply but I first want you to employ the first step which will give you confidence and teaches you to have a keen eye for mastery. try it and tell me how it worked for you by repling to the comments page below.
Jerald Polk
Http://www.learn-2-draw.blogspot.com
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
I found a cool blog site called blogcatalog.com
This website is like a social networking site where visitors can interact with other bloggers, it has so many categories for everything from drawing to celebrity news. it's definitely worth checking it out. http://learn-2-draw.blogspot.com/ Jerald Polk
ABCs of Pencil Drawing
Pencil drawing appeals to many aspiring artists because it's an inexpensive medium that can be extremely expressive. Drawings can range from quick sketches to full tonal artwork, and you probably have all the supplies you need to get started right now. Adding a few more supplies won't cost much, and you can find them at just about any store that sells stationary or school supplies.
You could produce a very nice sketch with a "#2" or "HB" pencil, and that's the hardness of most common pencils and the type you're most likely to find tucked away in a desk drawer. However, graphite pencils are made in several degrees of hardness, with "9B" at the soft end of the scale and "9H" at the hard end. I suggest that you purchase 2B, 4B, 2H, and 4H pencils to add to your collection. You'll be able to use these extra pencils to create a larger range of textures and shading than you could with just an HB pencil.
You could use the unlined paper you probably have around you right now for sketching, but you'll find that paper that's specifically labeled for drawing or sketching will have a texture that "holds on" to the graphite better than normal writing or printing paper does. You can usually find inexpensive drawing pads in the same store department that sells the drawing pencils. A few other handy items to pick up while you're shopping are a handheld pencil sharpener, a few different types of erasers, and a pencil box to store your supplies.
Most people want to draw realistically, and anyone can learn to draw that way with practice. Learning to draw what you see realistically requires that you see the subject in an objective way and that you move your pencil so that it mimics the shape or outline of the subject. Both of these skills can be improved by the use of a drawing "grid" and by regular practice.
A drawing grid breaks the subject into smaller and easier to draw parts, and it's easy to create a grid on top of a photograph. Print out a digital photo at the same size you'd like to draw it. Use a ruler and a soft pencil to divide the photo into halves and then quarters. Next, lightly draw a divided rectangle of the same size onto your drawing paper. Use a ruler to make sure the lines are straight and the squares are of the same size.
Now, mark on your drawing paper grid where the subject in the photo crosses each line of its grid, and then connect those marks as you draw the outline of the subject. Another way to use the grid is to concentrate on drawing just one rectangle of the photo grid at a time, eventually drawing the entire photo square-by-square. Lots of beginners, and some advanced artists, too, use this second method of grid drawing because subjects are more manageable when drawn in small "bites." Whichever method you use, erase the grid lines on your drawing when you're done and you'll have a lovely line drawing that you can leave as is or enhance with shading and texture.
Drawing is a very inexpensive and rewarding art form. Add a few items to your pencil box and make a commitment to learn how to draw. If you do, future generations might thank you for taking the time to express the beauty you see around you today, by visting http://learn-2-draw.blogspot.com/
You could produce a very nice sketch with a "#2" or "HB" pencil, and that's the hardness of most common pencils and the type you're most likely to find tucked away in a desk drawer. However, graphite pencils are made in several degrees of hardness, with "9B" at the soft end of the scale and "9H" at the hard end. I suggest that you purchase 2B, 4B, 2H, and 4H pencils to add to your collection. You'll be able to use these extra pencils to create a larger range of textures and shading than you could with just an HB pencil.
You could use the unlined paper you probably have around you right now for sketching, but you'll find that paper that's specifically labeled for drawing or sketching will have a texture that "holds on" to the graphite better than normal writing or printing paper does. You can usually find inexpensive drawing pads in the same store department that sells the drawing pencils. A few other handy items to pick up while you're shopping are a handheld pencil sharpener, a few different types of erasers, and a pencil box to store your supplies.
Most people want to draw realistically, and anyone can learn to draw that way with practice. Learning to draw what you see realistically requires that you see the subject in an objective way and that you move your pencil so that it mimics the shape or outline of the subject. Both of these skills can be improved by the use of a drawing "grid" and by regular practice.
A drawing grid breaks the subject into smaller and easier to draw parts, and it's easy to create a grid on top of a photograph. Print out a digital photo at the same size you'd like to draw it. Use a ruler and a soft pencil to divide the photo into halves and then quarters. Next, lightly draw a divided rectangle of the same size onto your drawing paper. Use a ruler to make sure the lines are straight and the squares are of the same size.
Now, mark on your drawing paper grid where the subject in the photo crosses each line of its grid, and then connect those marks as you draw the outline of the subject. Another way to use the grid is to concentrate on drawing just one rectangle of the photo grid at a time, eventually drawing the entire photo square-by-square. Lots of beginners, and some advanced artists, too, use this second method of grid drawing because subjects are more manageable when drawn in small "bites." Whichever method you use, erase the grid lines on your drawing when you're done and you'll have a lovely line drawing that you can leave as is or enhance with shading and texture.
Drawing is a very inexpensive and rewarding art form. Add a few items to your pencil box and make a commitment to learn how to draw. If you do, future generations might thank you for taking the time to express the beauty you see around you today, by visting http://learn-2-draw.blogspot.com/
10 Ugly mistakes That kill drawings and what to avoid.
Do you know the 10 common mistakes that almost every artist make while drawing? There is nothing to embark about while doing these mistakes as everyone learns by doing several mistakes.However, you are lucky enough to know these common mistakes and how you can avoid them to make your drawing come out the best. Here you go while you learn these mistakes and how to avoid them at all cost..
1. Make sure that you use the right pencil for the right drawing. Don't use any you get in your trash bin.
2. Take proper measurements and proportions before you get started drawing a portraiture. Take care especially when you are drawing children.http://EzineArticles.com/?expert
=Murtaza_Habib
3. Focus more on features and expression of a human while drawing. This will give a perfect look and make your picture come alive.
4. Be at the same level when you are taking some ones Pic. This will get the Pic much clearer and will help you to draw much more easily.
5. Take a quality paper for the right type of drawing. This can cause a change and add up to your drawing quality.
6. Take special care when you are drawing hair. There are many types, shades and layers that you need to keep in mind before putting this up. Things can mess up here if you don't take care.
7. Are you drawing foliage? Take out special time as you have to focus in drawing layers. Make sure you avoid scribbling at all cost.
8. Always plan what you are about to draw before you get started. In addition, don't expect your drawing to be the best the first time.
9. Move your hands freely while drawing, a freehand type of drawing. This will make your pictures look natural.
10. Always add light and shading to the drawing to show the depth that the drawing has. This makes the drawing look much more interesting. Are you able to bring your creativity on to your canvas? Will you take action step by step, if I help you to learn drawings and paintings until you succeed? Murtaza has great insite on drawing to find more information and tips please vist this website http://learn-2-draw.blogspot.com/
1. Make sure that you use the right pencil for the right drawing. Don't use any you get in your trash bin.
2. Take proper measurements and proportions before you get started drawing a portraiture. Take care especially when you are drawing children.http://EzineArticles.com/?expert
=Murtaza_Habib
3. Focus more on features and expression of a human while drawing. This will give a perfect look and make your picture come alive.
4. Be at the same level when you are taking some ones Pic. This will get the Pic much clearer and will help you to draw much more easily.
5. Take a quality paper for the right type of drawing. This can cause a change and add up to your drawing quality.
6. Take special care when you are drawing hair. There are many types, shades and layers that you need to keep in mind before putting this up. Things can mess up here if you don't take care.
7. Are you drawing foliage? Take out special time as you have to focus in drawing layers. Make sure you avoid scribbling at all cost.
8. Always plan what you are about to draw before you get started. In addition, don't expect your drawing to be the best the first time.
9. Move your hands freely while drawing, a freehand type of drawing. This will make your pictures look natural.
10. Always add light and shading to the drawing to show the depth that the drawing has. This makes the drawing look much more interesting. Are you able to bring your creativity on to your canvas? Will you take action step by step, if I help you to learn drawings and paintings until you succeed? Murtaza has great insite on drawing to find more information and tips please vist this website http://learn-2-draw.blogspot.com/
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