A kid's first scribble is something that it wants to express if you place a pencil in his hand. Art is quite simple, an easy skill and is something with which you can have great fun. It is also relatively cheap and can start with paper and a pencil. It can go on until acquiring costly tablets and pens - computer hardware which you can draw on your computer. It is very costly; however the precision for perfection is extremely high.
Unlike earlier times, attaining information on drawing and sketching is very simple and a bargain. You can search information on Google and discover multiple sites which tutor drawing. Also, nowadays this art form is preferred by many youngsters. Like all other forms of art, with systematic and constant practice, you can become a great artist.
Below are my own top 7 tips for developing your drawing abilities and hone the skill that is, illustration!
1. If you are drawing and you are a right handed writer, ensure that the light is from your left side. This will stop your hands shadow falling on your view.
2. The best place to start would be drawing: straight, curved and scribbled lines. This should help co-ordinate your hand with what you see in your thought. You could have good hand-eye co-ordination before progressing further.
3. Practice by drawing ovals, circles, thick, bold and crossed lines. As the baby develops from crawling to walking, so shall your artistic skills!
4. The curves and lines are like foundation to a building. The pillars should be strong enough to have a good building; similarly, these initial small curves and lines will go a long way in your career. You should also start altering the pressure on your pencil. You should be able to choose the correct thickness and darkness in the lines that you draw.
5. To begin with you will not be able to draw a circle or an oval shape correctly, nevertheless don't get discouraged. You should practice until you attain perfection. You should also keep all your drawings carefully from the start to know how you are developing. You could also date your sketches and preserve it for future reference.
6. You should concentrate in the place where you think you suck. If you aren't able to shade properly, then learn more to do that. You can even test out your own method of shading. Construct your own uniqueness, don't ever copy from other artists.
7. The most basic point - Use good materials. They say the artist is only as good as his palette! Quality is key to a good peice, so never compromise on your equipment. 4-6B pencils are recommended to professionals and beginners alike.
