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People who see me drawing often remark that they wish they could draw Recent Projects
better. I hear this from my students fairly often. My response is simple:
Draw. A lot of people who should dont consider drawing to be all that
important. Theyre designers or photographers and dont understand the
technical and observational acumen that results from drawing and how it
will enhance their design skill or photographic eye.
Drawing slows you down. When you draw, youre taking time to look at
something, to analyze it and reproduce it. Youre not simply setting up to
capture it and move on to the next image. You become very aware of form,
proportion and color. You come to understand light and shadow and how
they reveal and define form. This awareness translates to any visual pursuit.
For those who want to draw better, here are a few recommendations:
1. Go d raw someth i n g. Rep eat.

Practice leads to improvement. You wont get any better unless you engage
in the attempt. The more you draw the more confident youll become.
2. Look at d rawi n gs.

Whether simple line drawings or meticulously detailed renderings, you can
learn a lot from looking at the work of others. How did they use line and
shape? How did they shade?
3. Draw from d rawi n gs.

This may sound peculiar, but what can you learn by copying a Da Vinci or
Michaelangelo sketch? Tons. Learn from the masters by copying them.
Really. They wont mind.
4. Draw from p h otograp h s.

For most people, its easier to reproduce an image thats already two-
dimensional than reproduce an actual object, person or environment. When
youre working from photos, look at edges, shapes and angles. Dont trace.
Draw.
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5. Draw from l i fe.

If youre just starting out, pick simple objects and work your way up to
complex ones. Go ahead and try your and at drawing people and your pets.
Draw your furniture and your living spaces. Do you enjoy coffee? Draw your
coffee cup. Heres a challenge: draw your hand. Hands and feet are the most
complex parts of your anatomy and are readily available subject matter. If
you can master these, youll pretty much be able to draw anything.
6. Take a cl ass.
A class will keep you accountable. A teacher will correct your weaknesses.
Watching others draw is immensely beneficial for building your own
observational skills. Where do you find a class? Check your local university
extension, community adult school, YMCA or community college. Another
source is your local art supply store, where artists post notices of drawing
meet-ups, uninstructed sessions with models, or private instruction.
7. K eep a sketch b ook. Meaning, keep it with you, open it up and work at
filling it. It will serve as a reminder to grab your pencil or pen and do some
drawing. Join the ranks of Moleskine or Field Notes afficiandos, or simply
pick up a sketchbook at your office or art supply store.
When you draw, youre taking time to look at

something, to analyze it and reproduce it.
8. Be i n ten ti on al . This is the hardest thing, because if you want to

improve at anything, you must decide to do it. You need to make a
commitment and even schedule regular time in your week or your day to
pursue drawing. In order to become better at it you need to make a habit of
it.
I think its also important to understand why you desire or need to draw. For
me, it supports my work, but its also something that provides a lot of
pleasure. I simply enjoy drawing. Its foundational to my painting and my
design, and its foundational to who I am. I find that drawing something or
someone makes that thing or person more important to me. As I come to
understand the thing as I draw it, I can perceive how it was formed and why.
That leads to greater perceptions altogether.
And for those who tell me that they cant draw a straight line, I cant, either. I
use a ruler for that.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2010 AT
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NOVEMBER 6, 2010 AT 03:08

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DEPPY DEPPSON-ROTARY says:
Suitable method for everybody similar to you. What if Im not You? Working a lot
makes you tired -only more or less. Teaching is giving god hints from the teachers
experience & the teachers teachers experience. What you are saying here is no more
than work until youll get rich. Tnx anyway.
DECEMBER 29, 2014 AT 02:40

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GUSTAVO says:
Then youre lazy and greatness doesnt suit you. Wake up, great things acquire
great work HARD WORK
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 AT 06:17

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ROGER HAWKINS says:
If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so
wonderful at all.
Michelangelo Buonarroti
JUNE 21, 2011 AT 22:42

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CHELSEA says:
Your site helped me so much. Thanks! I love drawing but I dont really think Im that
good but after reading this Im really excited to give it a go and improve. =)
JUNE 23, 2011 AT 11:38

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ALVALYN says:
Im glad you were encouraged, Chelsea. Thank you.
FEBRUARY 18, 2015 AT 04:22

DILLON HILL says:
im drawing an anime and lack inspiration in my head my drawings are

amazing but its hard for me to bring them to life. music helps a little but gets
me even more off task wat should i do?
FEBRUARY 22, 2015 AT 01:36
ALVALYNCREATIVE says:
Inspiration does not just show up. We need to pursue it, and not only when
were drawing.
One way I pursue inspiration is by reading. The ability to form images in my
imagination is helped by reading. I also intentionally look for inspiration
everywhere I go. So I look at packaging when Im in a store, billboards, signs,
movies, newspapers, and just watching people as a I through my day. To be
good at drawing we need to be good observers, and be intentional about
being inspired by what we see.
APRI L 7, 2015 AT 00:23

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BETHFAITH says:
I totally feel ya
JULY 18, 2011 AT 18:12

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HORSE GIRL says:
This site helped a lot i cant wait to get started on this
AUGUST 10, 2011 AT 08:10

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PETER BRYENTON says:
Good advice thanks. I was fortunate to study photography at an art college where tutors
subscribed to the value of drawing.
AUGUST 30, 2011 AT 12:21

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CRISTIAN says:
hey thanks a lot man. i have always been good at drawing or sketching but i have never
gotten into really improving it. now i am and this helped a lot thanks again.

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ARTIST PHILIP XAVI says:
Interesting, learned from this too
DECEMBER 26, 2011 AT 04:23

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THE MUSICIAN'S APPRENTICE says:
I found true, deep meaning with this. Personally, I strive to be a better musician,
photographer, and writer. Ultimately, my goal is to become a master of arts. Your last
point (Be Intentional) can really be applied to anything. If something is a part of you,
youll find the time to make it happen. In order for something to be a part of you, you
must first understand what it truly is. Thank you, Alvalyn, for showing me what it really
means to be artist and a human being with a renewed purpose.
DECEMBER 31, 2011 AT 18:31

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ALVALYN says:
I appreciate your comment and am glad you found this article meaningful. Thanks!
JANUARY 4, 2012 AT 03:01

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BRIAN KONSON says:
I have wasted enough time already, cause I had minor difficulties in reproducing
objects at an earlier age but I had no intension, I stopped as a result. Thanks dude, Il
be intensional now and build from that little I had, [if its still there, otherwise its for
restarting with intension ha ha]. . .
JANUARY 31, 2012 AT 12:03

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THEODDSTRANGE says:
Very insightful. I now want a moleskine. No, I NEEED a moleskine. XD

This was a very helpful article.
JANUARY 31, 2012 AT 13:12

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ALVALYN says:
Moleskine will be happy to hear that. I used a wire-bound sketchbook more often
than a Moleskine because it folds over, which is often more convenient for me. But
dont tell the good folk at Moleskine that.
I checked out your work. Love your use of line very expressive. Thanks for your
comment.
APRI L 3, 2012 AT 13:08

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MOHAMMAD SHAQUIB says:
ur comments was attaract me but in my area there is no achivement insketching
APRI L 14, 2012 AT 03:48

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XCOGITATE says:
Hey man, i really appreciate your article. you know when i was a child i do alot of
drawings and different type of mosaic, two dimension art carve and i am really known
for this. but at a point when am go to attend my senior high school i change to science
and now i study Computer&Electronics Eng. but at a point i have a deep thought and i
saw that, the most thing i do best and enjoying doing is this art work and your article
really open my mind towards many unclear things. dont mind if we can get intouch with
u by email or something for some tip advise.
Thanks
APRI L 17, 2012 AT 12:50

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ALVALYN LUNDGREN says:
Even if you arent a designer, the benefits of drawing are numerous, including the
development of a keener sense of observation. For most people, its also a stress-
reliever. Thank you for your comments.
JUNE 18, 2012 AT 16:06

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MARCI says:
I think you are right and wrong. You shouldnt need to go to a class to get better you can
do it yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JUNE 26, 2012 AT 13:00

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ALVALYN says:
Its true that a person can work on their own to improve. However, many find the
structured environment, interaction and direct feedback of a class to be quite
helpful.
JUNE 23, 2012 AT 00:40

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REJI CHANDY says:
It is really worth it. Thanks for your advise.
JUNE 26, 2012 AT 01:18

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ALWAR KALYAN says:
I am feeling grt now and thanks for makeing me thinking practically..!
JULY 9, 2012 AT 23:02

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BIRCHY says:
Thank you so much for the tips! Im (I suppose as so many wonderful artists are) very
obsessed with improving, and being the best artist I can be because I love art so much!
But Im still pretty young, and honestly, I dont think Ive utilized tips people from around
the world have. Thank you for some very wonderful insight into things I can use to
improve my work. This really made me smile and gave me a lot of encouragement.
Youre awesome!
JULY 30, 2012 AT 09:32

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DANIELLE says:
Thanks for the advice now I can improve on my drawing easier and I can achieve
better grades in art xxx
AUGUST 25, 2012 AT 12:12

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DOLLY says:
Thanks for the help
NOVEMBER 11, 2012 AT 12:04

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GARETH says:
Ive been drawing for years but i never seem to improve. I have used books and
tutorials. At this point i think i need to aknowledge that some people have it and some
dont. Sad times.
NOVEMBER 27, 2012 AT 05:24

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JUNAID says:
Iwill take you wise words end draw everyting in my way and draw every day.
JANUARY 3, 2013 AT 11:21

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MUTHULAKSHMI says:
in what way drawing skill is beneficial to the drawer?
JANUARY 3, 2013 AT 13:50

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ALVALYN says:
Thats a good question. It comes down to the idea that if a person does something,
they should be able to do it well, to the best of their ability. There are all levels of
ability, but ability can be increased through training and discipline.
A person who draws should be able to draw well, dont you think?
As for the benefit of drawing for the designer, Ive written a bit about that here
JANUARY 5, 2013 AT 02:07

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JOI says:
Hi! I guess Ill try this in hope that it will work I used to draw a lot but I somehow lost
the habit of doing it so now when I try its not as how Id like it to be :/
JANUARY 9, 2013 AT 16:53

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SOONTOBEGOOD says:
hmmm.. looks like i need to double my practice .. haha .. thank you. =))
FEBRUARY 9, 2013 AT 05:51

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KARLA says:
hi, thanks for the advice, i hope itll work.i hope you teach prespectivity
drawing.thanks lots.
FEBRUARY 12, 2013 AT 11:55

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SLYKITTY 11 says:
when i first introduced my self to sketches and artworks, I was not a skilled artist.
Instead, I picked up a copy of the Draw 50 series as a kid and learned to draw from
there, and sometimes I traced the drawings but I knew it wasnt a good idea. I drew
insects and cartoons and had trouble drawing people, and I still do! then I entered high
school, and surprisingly I was doing very well in my art classes. Now Im in my third year
at University and havent drawn in my sketchbook for 3 years. I need to go back to this
routine as I realize I miss it so much.
FEBRUARY 17, 2013 AT 07:49

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ROHIT says:
I think, this is the best way to learn the drawing.
MARCH 23, 2013 AT 17:54

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SKITTELS says:
Great advice, but i was already doing al of these except for: 3. Draw from Drawings.
Im Studying at an Art college (first year), and i have every day 3 hours to draw in the
train. I want to become a Concept Artist in the game industry, though it may be
unrealistic. Thats what im aiming for right now do you have any advice for more
advanced artists?
MARCH 26, 2013 AT 22:30

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ALVALYN says:
Its easy for advanced students to become complacent because theyve already
done all of these. You know, in training camp for any sports, the players, no
matter how experienced, review the basics over and over again. This is a good
practice. My advice for beginning and advanced students is the same. Drawing is
not like riding a bicycle, its more like learning a language. If you dont use it, you
lose it. Keep your skills honed and review the basics.
The only thing I would add specifically for advanced artists is this: Teach others to
draw. When you can teach it, you know youve got skill. Teaching will mature you
more quickly than anything else will.
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MYHUMBLESELF says:
Great post indeed..i realy want to b good at drawing bt dont know how..kudos to you
dear..
APRI L 8, 2013 AT 18:31

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LEHLOGONOLO says:
Hi m a gud drawer nd i really liked ur drawing it luks so butiful
APRI L 17, 2013 AT 11:43

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ZEPH says:
Great advice, especially to draw from drawings.
MAY 7, 2013 AT 21:32

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GIGI says:
I have been practicing my art work trying to improve. dont have much time cause I have
kids and work. Im trying to get Better at shading and being more creative. Mostly
because I am learning to tattoo. I can usually only draw what I see. I would like to create
my own drawings. Any advice?
MAY 18, 2013 AT 17:41

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SUMIT KARNA says:
Sir ,i just able to draw the sketch of the pic present on the news paper ,magzine but
cant able to imagine my own pic to draw . How can i do it
JULY 13, 2013 AT 18:24

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SAGE BRADLEY says:
Just saying, photography is more than just a picture or setting something up to capture
it. Its not pretty birds on a tree, photography is capturing a moment in time that you
cannot get back and is to me something that can impact someones life greatly. A
National Geographic Photographer took a photograph of a kid crying next to his dead
sheep because someone ran over his families sheep and that was the only way that
family was going to make money is through that sheep so they were going to have no
food from then on. He took a photograph and that set up picture got people to donate
money for that kid and he got enough money for more sheep so he could make money.
Every different type of art has its own impact on things. So if you are a professor or
even teacher you would know not to assume one type of artwork has more of an impact
than another because it is not.
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KURT says:
i like your ahh mmmmm.. i cant xplain it but its so beutiful mostly at the end part
thank you can you give more ways of improving?
AUGUST 27, 2013 AT 11:00

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AMIR HAIDER says:
Dear Sir, I have a lot of attachment towards drawing and I often draw somehow
acceptable features but I dont know how to learn it and how to know its basics. Would
you kindly guide me. Thanks
AUGUST 27, 2013 AT 13:13

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ALVALYN says:
Drawing is actually easy to begin learning. As with playing a musical instrument, it

requires diligence and consistent practice. If you are able to enroll in a beginning
drawing class, that is a good place to start learning. There are many how-to and
demonstration videos on YouTube.

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NICKY says:
for me i know how to draw bt in graphics,non living objects and plants,so what i need is
i want to start drawing living person so sir i need yo help to tell what i need to improve
on my sketeches.

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ALVALYN says:
Drawing people and animals is no different than drawing objects and landscapes.
I recommend that you look for courses local to you where you can start drawing
people, such as those offered by community colleges, community adult schools
and art schools.
UCLA Extension has a variety of drawing courses both in classroom and online:
https://www.uclaextension.edu/pages/search.aspx?c=drawing

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ZOYANAEEM says:
i want to learn art work. if some one teach mer i will be greatfull to you..

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ALVALYN says:
Start here: https://www.uclaextension.edu/pages/search.aspx?c=drawing
OCTOBER 10, 2013 AT 03:55

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NALLARASAN says:
Ok, am gng to try again

thnks
OCTOBER 12, 2013 AT 06:28

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HODA says:
hi! Thanks for the tips! I really cant draw, but i can do graffition paper
><. Other girls in my class know how to draw better than me. But thanks for the tips! i
will try to improve!!
NOVEMBER 14, 2013 AT 00:18

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ANICA says:
whathands and feet thats what I have a hard time drawing. I guess thats what I
lack. anyway, thanks I will try to master it.
NOVEMBER 19, 2013 AT 15:36

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RANGIRANG says:
how did u do that
JANUARY 22, 2014 AT 11:48

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KEROUS says:
thank you for lovely tips
FEBRUARY 1, 2014 AT 18:08

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TRISTEN says:
Thank you so much, Im in 8th grade and have some trouble drawing, people say im
really good at it, but I cant seem to find it better than an an average third graders.
Although fairy simple instructions, I really appreciate this, and think it may have helped
me. Thanks
MAY 8, 2014 AT 08:37

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MIMIE says:
I used to be such a good drawer when I about 11 but then I was discouraged when my
teachers refused to let me take art classes when I was in high school even though my
relatives insisted, but now that I want to grow this site was really helpful
MAY 30, 2014 AT 16:10

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KATIE HITCHENS says:
Reading through this was quite interesting im have already completed up to step four
and I have worked on that for years. My art teachers say I have a really good skill with
my art work but one of them keeps trying to make me change it im only 14 but really
enjoy to draw it gives me a way to express my feelings in a different way. She comes
over and starts drawing all over my work and then yelling at me for not measuring it out
but when I try to explain that my art is not all about it being equal its about it being
unique she dosnt listen please tell me how I can stop her from doing this.
MAY 30, 2014 AT 18:52

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Hi, Katie. Thanks for your comments. If youre already good, how will you become
better unless you change? If you are satisfied with your current level of skill, stop
taking classes and dont try to develop any further. However, if you want to develop
further and mature in your skill, you need to be willing to learn. Take classes, and
listen to what the instructors say. Apply what they say. Dont be afraid to step out
of your comfort zone and take some risks with your drawing. If you want to
improve, listen to your instructors and consider that they have your best interests
in mind.
Drawing is a form of communication. When we relegate it only to the realm of self-
expression, we miss many opportunities. Paul Rand, one of the great designers of
the 20th Century, advised that we should focus on being good, not unique.
Another great designer of the 20th Century, Milton Glaser, says that we first learn
to draw accurately. THEN we can draw expressively. Accuracy in drawing is the
basis for self-expression, not the other way around. The measurement of anyones
ability to draw is accuracy, not self-expression.
So, listen to your instructor rather than trying to get her to listen to you. Dont try to
stop her from changing your understanding. Be willing to learn from others and
you will establish yourself on a good foundation.
JUNE 15, 2014 AT 19:32

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BRELYNN JOBE says:
Hi. My name is Brelynn. Im 13 years old, Im going to be 14 on June 28th. Ive tried
everything to drawing turtorials to chibi. I really like to draw and I figure I want to be a
artist someday.. I dont know what to draw or how to do it. I really want to be able to
draw the easiest kind of drawing though. What do you think I should do? What would
you suggest I try for a good, easier kind of drawing that looks cool. Maybe still life? I
just.. I dont know why I cant draw good.. I have a sketch book and stuff. I dont know
what to do. Hopefully you reply back soon. I hope I can at least begin to draw good
JUNE 17, 2014 AT 20:06

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Hi, Brelynn: Thanks for you comments. To draw well, practice is necessary. As with
anything requiring skill, we dont start out drawing well, we need to work up to it.
Think of a child learning to walk, or a kid whos learning to play guitar. We begin
with the basics and develop from there.
Sometimes people hold themselves back because they cant draw as well as they
want to out of the gate. With practice, we become better.
You asked what to draw. Anything is fair game as subject matter. Begin with basic
forms boxes, balls, cylinders. Find a tissue box and set it on a table in front of
you, and then start drawing it. Look for vertical edges, horizontal edges, and
angled edges. Look at how they relate to each other. All those edges work together
to form the box. Draw those edges as lines. You might be helped by drawing on
graph paper it helps you to understand angles, horizontals and verticals. Or,
draw a graph on a page in your sketchbook and draw the box on it. Once you draw
the tissue box, rotate it a bit and draw it again from a different point of view.
You can do this with any object a shoe, a chair, a mug, a car, a hat, and then with
more complex objects and forms hands, faces, dogs, trees, buildings, etc.
The key is, if you want to draw, make good use of that sketchbook and get to it.
Draw anything thats in front of you. Make the decision and do it. Dont let
uncertainty hold you back.
Hope that helps.
JUNE 24, 2014 AT 09:11

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EMMA says:
Hi, the one main area I cant quite grasp is shading. Where it goes what it should look
like and how to achieve it?
For example in a face or a crease in a sleeve? Hope you can advise?
JULY 29, 2014 AT 11:45

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JACQUI says:
Hi, I just have to take a second to say that you are amazing!!!!! I think you have just
become my idol!!!! I have been using these tips to help me with a school project and I
just went on to your homepage to try and find them again and while I was looking a saw
everything else and you are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One day I hope I can draw
like that. You have just turned my 16th birthday from a pretty bad day into one of the
most amazing day of my life, thank you for being alive.
God Bless,
From Jacqui B)

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ANIMAL says:
these tips were actually good
NOVEMBER 26, 2014 AT 17:44

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NOSH says:
Thank you so much for such great advice
DECEMBER 8, 2014 AT 07:46

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I am glad you found it helpful.
DECEMBER 7, 2014 AT 14:42

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FIKRY says:
i really like drawing. but, im not sure i can improve my skill and i dot know how to. but,
you help me with your tips. thank you so much.
JANUARY 12, 2015 AT 12:42

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JOHN says:
Heynice tips a good starting point for me.Thanx alot
JANUARY 21, 2015 AT 22:03

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Thank you, John. Im glad you found my tips helpful.
MARCH 11, 2015 AT 13:05

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EMMANUEL PAUL CONTEH says:
I am really grateful for your site and all what I have virtually gained. Keep sending me
more news letters and I promise to be better then I am now.
Once again want to say a big thank you for everything.
APRI L 26, 2015 AT 06:28

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DAVID says:
I learned math because someone taught me. I learned tennis and martial arts because
someone taught me. I was not left to guess at things until I got something right. I do not
know how to draw because no one will teach me. They say draw what you see and think
like an artist. Duh
If I could do that I could draw but I dont know to do those things and I guess they cant
be taught.
MAY 2, 2015 AT 02:28

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Thank you for adding your comment, David. It sounds like you might be interested
in a class or two. I am in the process of creating some online drawing courses,
starting at a beginner level. Theyll be released later this year. If you are interested
in knowing more, pleaseget on my list to be notified.
MAY 6, 2015 AT 14:52

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MILLY says:
Hi. Im eleven years old ( 12 in a few days ) and I love drawing. I feel like Im pretty good
at it, but I really want to get better at it, as I aspire to be a graphic designer. Do you have
any tips?
JULY 19, 2015 AT 04:09

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GOURD says:
YESTERDAY, YOU SAID TOMORROW , JUST DO IT!

DONT LET DREAMS BE DREAMS, DO IT!

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BOZO says:
Here are my practical tips to improve your drawing

1. Make drawing something you do when your are waiting. I have to spend an hour on
the train getting to and from work. I got myself a little sketchbook and draw the people
on the train or I draw my hands. If you are too timid to draw other people, draw from
reference photos on your phone.
2. Make your sketchbook drawings practice not finished art. You dont go to a concert
hall to hear a musician play scales. Think of your daily sketching as your scales.
3. Think Quantity not Quality for sketchbooks. You are trying to fill a sketchbook as
quickly as possible not produce the Mona Lisa.
4. Analyze your sketchesafter they are finished. Look for where the sketch is different
from what you see. Where are the proportions wrong etc. But dont analyze too much
while drawing. You want the hand and eye connecting without the brain questioning
every stroke.
5. Draw faces and people as much as possible. Your brain can automatically tell what is
wrong with a drawing of a person. If you draw a tree, it doesnt need to look like the tree
in front of you for it to look ok. A drawing of a person wont look like the person unless
the proportions are very close.

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ALVALYN LUNDGREN says:
Thank you for adding these points. Theyre good methods for being intentional
about improving.
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1. Go d raw someth i n g. Rep eat.

2. Look at d rawi n gs.

3. Draw from d rawi n gs.

4. Draw from p h otograp h s.

[Tweet If you want to improve at anything, you must decide to do it.

5. Draw from l i fe.

When you draw, youre taking time to look at

8. Be i n ten ti on al . This is the hardest thing, because if you want to

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Im glad you were encouraged, Chelsea. Thank you.

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im drawing an anime and lack inspiration in my head my drawings are

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This site helped a lot i cant wait to get started on this

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Interesting, learned from this too

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Very insightful. I now want a moleskine. No, I NEEED a moleskine. XD

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ur comments was attaract me but in my area there is no achivement insketching

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It is really worth it. Thanks for your advise.

JUNE 26, 2012 AT 01:18

I am feeling grt now and thanks for makeing me thinking practically..!

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Thanks for the help

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in what way drawing skill is beneficial to the drawer?

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I think, this is the best way to learn the drawing.

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