7 Drawing Tips

The first doodle of an infant is a symbolic event. The beginning of self-expression through the arts! Drawing is definately a cheap and simple skill to practice. Starting with only a pen and some paper, gradually continuing to more precise methods like - graphics tablets and computer driven illustration. Costs can rise based on the scale of a project and the drive of the artist themself.

Not like earlier times, getting information on sketching and drawing is super-simple and cheap. You can find this information on Google and discover various sites which teach drawing. Also, now'days this art form is liked by many young people. Like all other art forms, with constant and systematic practice, you can become a great artist.

Below are my own top 7 tips for improving your drawing abilities and perfecting the skill that is, being an artist!

1. If you are right-handed, then you could try adjusting light conditions so that the light is coming from the left, this prevents shadows distracting your eye.

2. 1st step when you practice sketching - you should practice drawing line, straight line, curved line, scribbled lines, and your hand should obey the commands of your brain. You should control your hand and you should be able to bring out what you wish.

3. Develop by drawing ovals, circles, crossed, bold and thick lines. As the baby grows from crawling to walking, so shall your artistic skills!

4. Try controlling the pencils pressure to tweak the thickness/darkness of the lines that you draw. Basic lines are the foundations to your artistic progression. If the base is strong, the following steps should settle quite easily.

5. For starters, you will most likely have trouble drawing a perfect oval or circle perhaps. But don't let this dishearten you, practice is the key to perfection! It may even help to document previous drawings to view your progress. Perhaps even dating each one to help see timescale?

6. You should concentrate on the skill where you feel you are weakest. If you are not able to shade properly, then learn more to do that. You can even test out your own particular style of shading. Build your own uniqueness, don't ever copy from other artists.

7. Last but not the least, use high quality materials. 4-6B pencils and good textured paper or note book with good quality paper should be sufficient to start with. Quality definitely means something, hence never compromise on quality.