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[Drawing] Easy Sketches October 06, 2018 |
| Hi If you had to write out a to-do list for today, comprising of a maximum 10 items, where would you place 'drawing time'?  I used my favorite 2B mechanical pencil, held in a writing grip. I stayed with familiar habits to avoid reluctance, procrastination or excuses. This drawing took just a few minutes. After I completed the image above, immediately I felt rested (even rejuvenated!) and I had the impetus to keep going. Click here to continue reading... Handy LinksThe Best Online Drawing BooksHere's a (small) list of e-books that I used to teach myself to draw. These books have a money-back guarantee which is important because you may not like the same ones that suited me. Drawing Supplies When you're ready to add more details to your drawings, check out a basic selection of drawing tools that can make a distinct difference to your artwork. Keep In TouchHave you joined our Facebook Group yet? Please join in because I'd love to see you there!Drawing TipPractice dividing a single line into a half, a quarter and a third. This helps you to become familiar with creating equal distances without measuring. This skill is then used to build up a realistic image by starting with the largest shape and then divide it into sections (however many you want to do) by placing little marks at regular intervals. Now use these marked segments to figure out how things (in the picture) relate to each other by their size and shape. This method of basic structure gives you an easy way to manage proportion in your drawings. , thanks so much for taking the time to read this issue, I really appreciate it.  www.AllAboutDrawings.com How To Sketch book My books "Don't count the days, make the days count." - Mohammad Ali |
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