One of the major tools that we
discussed in the last post was the sketchbook. Now I want to share some
simple practices with using the sketchbook as an artist.
First and foremost, keeping your sketchbook
near you is one of the most important things you can do. This is for accessibility
whether you need to capture an idea or study from life. Without your sketchbook
in a book bag or purse, it’s hard to capture these moments or ideas and they
won’t stay around for long.
Now that have we have brought it
along, we need use our sketchbook. Even a sketch as quick as a minute or two is
great for developing ideas and doing a few sketches like helps build up speed
and usually helps with conception of larger piece. That’s not to say you
shouldn’t also take your time on a single piece either for that allows you to develop
a sense of refinement. Both are techniques we will use every day.
Finally, use your sketchbook for a variety
of things such as, concepts, faces, poses, cartoons. Don’t feel as if
everything you do in your sketchbook needs to be perfect. Use it as a medium to
track you progress of how you draw now and improve upon what you don’t like. Basically
what I’m trying to say is just try things in your sketchbooks you never know
what will stick.
Try it Yourself
Now to practice and build on to
these techniques, take out a piece of paper and pencil, pick out an item (ex. a
shoe) and spend 10-15 minutes drawling that item.
15 minute sketch |
After that, take another paper and
do it again but faster. (like 5 minutes)
5 minute sketch |
Finally repeat the process again
faster. (1 minute)
1 minute sketch |
This is will help you to get the
concept of quick and refined sketch and develop you own techniques.
-Update!-
I made a google drive link if you feel like you want to share your art. just make a folder with your name on it and [Share Your Stuff]
Nice! good examples on doing a step by step guideline on sketching tutorials.
ReplyDeleteYour welcome Phil
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