Recipes: Learning to draw (easy)

 

Materials:

  • A sheet of paper (preferably 8.5/11 and up)/ Sketch book 
  • #2 Pencil or mechanical pencil  (size: 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 or higher) 
  • Eraser 
  • Desk/ Table 
  • YouTube or Google (optional)
  • The picture or thing you want to draw

 

 

 

Directions:

  1.  Find your inspiration or whatever you want to draw.
  2. Set up your desk area and make space.
  3. Get your sketchbook or paper with your pencil.
  4. Look at and examine the thing you want to draw.
  5. Start with drawing the simple geometric shapes you can see in your drawing ( if confused use YouTube)
  6. Then start drawing the simple details you see
  7. Then start filling in the little details and shading (if any)
  8. Now show your amazing work to your family and friends!!!!

 

Notes: 

You should sit up straight while drawing, don’t slouch, it causes back, neck, and shoulder pain and you don’t need that happening to you. Also try to massage your hand and take a break if it has a lot of tension or discomfort, it can happen when over working. As an artist you need patiences and focus, if you don’t have patience and focus, don’t worry you will improve. Don’t let the little things get to you, if you don’t know how to do something go on YouTube or Google to learn. Everything requires time.

 

Where to get materials: 

 

  • For paper and pencils you can go to your local discount, 99 cent or art supply store.
  • For sketchbooks go to an art supply store or discount store. 

 

Art Supply Stores: Blick Art supply, Michaels, or ANY art supply store should have these materials.