- Pencil. You will need the simplest and most intuitive drawing tool in any case. Even if you want to learn how to draw with paints, you will need a simple pencil to create a sketch. Not all pencils are the same. Some are for drawing, others for drawing, others for everyday tasks. It is better not to choose pencils that are too hard (3H, 4H and more): they can easily scratch and tear the paper.
- Watercolor. Water-soluble paint is known for its lightness, transparency and wide palette of shades. However, painting with watercolor is quite difficult: you need to learn how to use its properties and have a good idea of how the paint will behave on paper. On the other hand, if you put in enough effort, you will learn to draw in one of the most impressive techniques.
- Gouache. This is a thick matte paint that is diluted with water. It is perfect for the first steps in drawing. Thanks to the dense texture of gouache, dark tones can be easily covered with darker ones. This is very important, because then all the flaws and shortcomings can be corrected. Another good news: gouache is inexpensive.
- Pastel (dry). These crayons are used to create designs in soft colors. Due to its texture, pastel is very easy to shade, which allows you to create beautiful transitions between shades. You should immediately prepare for the fact that your fingers and table (at a minimum) will be stained with dust and pastel crumbs. The finished pastel drawing is easy to smudge, so the pigments on the paper will need to be secured with varnish or fixative.
- Markers (“copies”). We asked artist-illustrator and teacher Anna Rastorgueva to tell us about this instrument, relatively unknown to most. Because she draws with markers and does it great. We are not talking about text highlighters or simple felt-tip pens, but about alcohol markers, which, thanks to their base, do not deform the paper and allow you to achieve smooth transitions between shades.
There are many manufacturers of such instruments, including Japanese brands, German, Chinese, Korean, and Russian. The price also varies - from 160 to 600 rubles per piece, so even a novice author can pick up a small kit to get started.
The palettes of this type of markers are unusually wide, with an average of 300 colors, so in order not to get confused, you can purchase a ready-made set, usually selected on a specific topic: architecture, nature, manga.
What if I don't know what to draw?
If you don’t know what to draw, but really want to, copy, draw and repeat after others. There's nothing wrong with that. On the contrary, this is a normal process. Take a picture that you like, put it in front of you and start.
Video instructions help a lot. Unlike advice in the style of “draw a circle, add sticks, add details - you will get a great canvas,” these notes do not lie. You will see exactly how the drawing is created.
Remember: creativity is an international thing. Don't be afraid to check out the YouTube channels of English-speaking bloggers, even if you don't understand what they're saying.
Try starting with these channels:
- Proko. An absolute must-have for anyone who wants to learn how to draw. The artist clearly, simply, and clearly explains the most difficult thing - how to draw a person. This is the base and foundation, so the channel will probably be in your bookmarks.
- Mark Crilley. The artist works in cartoon style, so those who want to learn how to draw cute, cute drawings will find everything they need here. The artist shows different techniques and in detail, frame by frame, demonstrates the simplest techniques for creating an effective drawing.
- Sycra. The channel will appeal to everyone who loves japanese cartoons and wants to learn how to draw anime. Video tutorials cover the topic inside and out: body structure, facial features, costumes and everything, everything, everything.
- Bob Ross. Bob Ross is an American television legend. Perhaps the most inspiring program in the world was created by this man, who for 11 years taught people to create miracles on canvas. You may not understand what Bob says in his soft voice, but you cannot resist the artistic talent that penetrates you directly from the screen.
In general, choosing a topic is the second fundamental issue after choosing the material. And there is no need to limit yourself here traditional genres: portrait, still life or landscape. These days, daily household sketches are becoming increasingly popular. Like Instagram photos, artists quickly capture exciting topics in their notebooks, publish them on social networks, study and communicate together. The subject of interest can be absolutely any object - from macro-sketches of insects to travel diaries detailed in every detail.
Anna Rastorgueva, illustrator, teacher
"You Can Draw in 30 Days" by Mark Kistler. One of the most famous books about drawing. As many years of observations show, after reading it and, importantly, following the instructions, everyone learned to draw.
"Discover the Artist in You" by Betty Edwards. Those who have doubts can immediately be informed: from this book, about 2 million of those who considered themselves “armless” have already learned to draw. For those who do not believe in their own abilities at all and think that all artists know some secret beautiful paintings, we say: yes, the secret exists. It's hidden in this book.
“A sketchbook that will teach you how to draw!”, Robin Landa. As a teacher himself, Robin knows that students draw best on the pages of their textbooks. This is where fantasy comes into full play! Therefore, he created a book in which you can (and should) draw. And learn along the way.
I want to draw, but I don't have time or extra money
Eugenio Marongiu/Shutterstock.com The first step can be taken without much investment or effort. Download creative apps and get started right now.
Tayasui Sketches. One of the most beautiful and simple applications with numerous tools will teach you how to draw in different techniques.
Bamboo Paper. Wacom, a company that creates drawing tablets, has developed its own application for artists. Sketches, sketches and full-fledged drawings - this program will be needed at every stage of learning.
Zen Brush. This application will not help with learning, but it will put you in the right creative mood. With a brush you can draw characteristic strokes, and the finished drawing looks like a work of art from some distant eastern country.
We’ve sorted out the materials, the sources of inspiration, too, the books have been studied, and there are applications for the laziest. It's your turn - it's time to get down to business.
The main thing is to find what you really like. Go for it!
Anna Rastorgueva, illustrator, teacher
We live in wonderful times when all the knowledge about the world is within reach of the Internet. Do you want to learn how to draw? No need to go to art school or pay a personal teacher. There are many free tutorials to help you draw something simple quickly. But it’s easy to get lost on the Internet, so I have prepared for you a collection of 100 drawing lessons.
Simple step by step drawing tutorials
Drawing is a complex skill that cannot be learned overnight, but sometimes you want to draw... something, a drawing that you will be proud of, without waiting months for decent results. Here are simple step by step lessons. You can do them with little to no experience and good results are almost guaranteed if you follow the instructions carefully.
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How to Draw Cute Animals in Chibi Style (with Video!)
In this tutorial you'll learn how to draw five simple chibi animals, applying the same rules to your own drawings. Each drawing is accompanied by a video!
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How to draw simple Christmas icons - with video!
In this lesson you will learn how to draw four mini Christmas and winter illustrations. You don't have to wait until Christmas to draw them!
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How to draw Mandala
Drawing mandalas can be very relaxing and it's up to you to decide how you want the end result to look. So it can't fail!
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How to draw snowflakes
Repeating things are the easiest to draw and can be very beautiful. In this tutorial you will learn how to draw snowflakes step by step and how to use the same method to draw your own unique snowflake.
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Drawing for children: pony drawing
Sometimes it's better to keep things as simple as possible. This tutorial was created for children, but you can enjoy it at any age!
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Drawing for children: galloping pony
Want to try something a little more challenging? In this lesson you will learn how to draw a pony in a more dynamic pose.
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Drawing for children: drawing of a cute little fox
This tutorial combines a cute end result with easy to follow instructions, perfect for kids and beginners.
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Fun Lesson: How to Draw Doge!
Drawing should be fun and what could be more fun than drawing a meme character? In this lesson you will learn how to draw the famous dog, Doge, step by step.
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How to Draw T-Rex Dinosaur
Who doesn't love dinosaurs? In this lesson you will draw the scariest thing - the mighty T-Rex.
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How to draw a Unicorn step by step
In this tutorial you will learn how to draw a real unicorn step by step, with an elegant body, a shiny mane and a screw horn.
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How to draw a boy from the Fallout series
You can make drawing more fun by using a theme that you like. In this tutorial you will draw Vault-Tec's mascot, the famous Vault Boy.
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How to Draw Cute Pokemon Chibi Kawaii Characters
Fan art is a great way to show your appreciation to others. Do you like Pokemon? Then you'll love this series of easy tutorials!
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Fly, honey! How to Draw a Winged Monkey
Especially for Halloween, you will learn how to draw creatures from childhood nightmares - the winged monkey from the Wizard of Oz.
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Learn to draw patterns step by step
Drawing doesn't always have to be about real things - you can have a lot of fun drawing simple patterns and this tutorial will show you how to do it.
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How to draw animals: butterflies, their anatomy and wing patterns
In this lesson you will learn how to draw four types beautiful butterflies, as well as how to create butterfly wings.
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How to Draw a Roaring Lion
Growl! In this tutorial you will draw a ferocious lion step by step, simple but precise.
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How to draw a car from scratch
In this lesson our instructor James Butler will show you how to draw a sports car step by step.
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How to draw transport: drawing an airplane from scratch
Do you like airplanes? Then you will like this one step by step lesson drawing Supermarine Spitfire.
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How to draw transport: motorcycles
In this James Butler tutorial you will learn how to draw a super fast motorcycle step by step.
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How to draw a tank
Tanks can be a great subject to paint if you take a closer look at them. In this lesson you will learn how to draw this deadly heavy machine.
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How to draw a classic steam locomotive from scratch
Chu-chu! In this lesson you will draw a favorite theme of many children - a train.
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How to draw cars: tractors
In this lesson, James Butler will show you the world of working machines: tractors.
How to use drawing tools
Drawing is not only about what you draw, but also how you do it. It is important to have a good understanding of the tools because even a simple pencil is not as simple as you think. You can learn by reading about the tools and also by following a teacher to learn his methods.
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Pencil Drawing Techniques
In this tutorial you will learn all the basics of using a pencil - all in one place!
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2B or Not 2B? Pencil Drawing Guide
In this tutorial you will learn basic drawing techniques explained in an easy to understand way.
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Pencil Blending Tools
In this tutorial you will learn what tools you can use to blend various shades, drawn with pencils to create more realistic textures.
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Realistic drawing of mouth and teeth
In this tutorial you will learn how to use different pencils to draw a realistic mouth with teeth. You will also learn how to help yourself with this task.
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How to draw a lizard with ink
In this tutorial, our instructor Eugenia Hauss shows you how to use the less popular drawing tools of ink to create a fantastic end result.
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How to draw spring flowers with colored pencils
In this tutorial, Eugenia Hauss will teach you how to draw beautiful flowers using colored pencils.
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How to draw a Dalmatian
In this tutorial, Eugenia Hauss will show you how to use ink to draw a super cute Dalmatian dog.
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How to draw trees
In this tutorial you will learn how to draw three different trees from scratch using various techniques pencil.
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How to draw a rose
In this lesson you will learn how to draw beautiful rose from scratch, step by step.
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How to draw inexpensively: drawing with one pencil
Do you want to learn how to draw but don't have the money to buy all those fancy tools? In this tutorial you will learn how to draw a lion step by step using only a pencil!
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How to Draw Grass, Ground and Rocks
In this tutorial you'll learn how to draw what looks like the ground under your characters' feet.
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How to draw a flower
In this lesson you will learn how to draw three different flowers step by step.
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Drawing the elements: how to draw fire
The elements can be difficult to draw, but they make every drawing more interesting. In this tutorial you will learn how to draw a candle flame, a fireplace and a flame.
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How to draw a tree
In this tutorial you will learn how to create wood texture using pencils. The same technique can be used for many applications.
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How to draw a winter landscape from scratch
In this tutorial you will learn how to draw a beautiful winter scene: snowy mountains, frozen lake and evergreen trees.
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How to Draw a Realistic Eye
Not easy to do realistic drawing, but the effect is definitely worth it. In this lesson you will draw realistic eye step by step using pencils.
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How to Draw Stone and Stone Textures
In this tutorial you will learn how to draw rock textures using pencils.
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How to Draw Fabrics: Silk and Wool
In this tutorial you'll learn how to paint fabrics such as shiny silk and fluffy wool. You will also learn how to draw the folds of the material.
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How to draw fur
In this lesson you will learn how to draw both long and short fur that will suit any animal.
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How to draw feathers
In this lesson you will learn about feathers in three different styles. Choose the one you like best!
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Drawing Techniques: 7 Basic Principles of Pencil Drawing
Bobby Chiu is a hero for everyone who learns to draw and here he shares the secrets of pencil drawing.
Fascinating art of drawing
Sometimes you don't even need to draw anything to learn about drawing. Sometimes you just read about a technique and you are amazed by its brilliance or you finally understand where all your problems are coming from. This list contains lessons and articles, they are full of knowledge that can change everything.
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I want to draw: simple exercises for beginners
In this article you will find a whole set of simple drawing exercises that will help you in no time!
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Think in shapes, not lines: take it to the next level
Did you know that you don't need to learn classical perspective to draw 3D creatures? This article will explain how this is possible.
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In this article, Dan Duhrkoop will give you some tips to quickly improve your drawings.
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How to Draw Caricatures: Head Shape
Many beginners love caricature art because it doesn't seem as strict as realism. However, it has its own rules. You can find out from this article.
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How to start drawing: 5 methods for beginners
In drawing, every stage matters, and this cannot be a guess. How do you start your drawing? Check the pros and cons of your method, and what the alternatives are.
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7 sins of aspiring artists: what prevents you from being good
Sometimes the biggest obstacle to an artist's success is the artist himself. Read this article to find out if this is true in your case.
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There is a simple method called "coil drawing" that you can always use.
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What is composition and why is it so important in drawing?
Every drawing has a composition, even if you didn't plan it. If you don't know how it works, it will work against you!
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Why is it so difficult to draw from imagination? Here's how to do it!
Drawing from imagination is the Holy Grail for many artists. But why is it so difficult? Is it possible to find out? This article will answer these questions and much more.
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10 Myths Blocking Your Progress
There are common beliefs that can get in your way, even if you are not aware of them. Read this article to find out if you believe in drawing myths!
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Lackadaisy Expressions
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How to learn to draw: first stage, manual skills
If you're thinking about learning to draw seriously, here you'll find the very basics of this skill. Do exercises regularly and you will see improvements!
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How to learn to draw: second stage, accuracy
Are the proportions yours? main problem when drawing? In this article you will find a set of exercises to overcome it.
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How to Learn to Draw: Stage 3, Visual Database
It's not easy to draw from imagination, but you can learn. Read the article to find out how to do this.
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How to learn to draw: stage four, style
Do you dream of creating your own? artistic style? It's not easy, but achievable! Details in this article.
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Animation Basics: How to Draw a Cartoon Face Correctly
In this tutorial, our cartoonist Carlos Gomes Cabral will show you the basics of drawing a cartoon face.
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Animation Basics: Create Emotions with Simple Facial Changes
In the world of cartoons, emotions are simple - learn to capture them with this tutorial.
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Cartoon Basics: How to Draw the Female Figure
How to make a cartoon character feminine? Check out this tutorial to find out!
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Cartoon Basics: How to Draw a Torso
Cartoon figures look eccentric. You can learn the rules for creating them from this guide.
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Cartoon: secrets of drawing animals
How to draw cartoon animals? In this lesson, Carlos Gomes Cabral will answer the questions.
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Animation Basics: How to Create Movement and Action
If you want to draw comics or bring your characters to life, you must first understand the theme of motion. This tutorial will help you!
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Cartoon: how to draw children
In this tutorial, Carlos Gomes Cabral will show you how to draw children in a cartoon style.
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Cartoon Basics: How to Draw Hands
Hands are generally difficult to draw, but in this lesson Carlos Gomes Cabral will show you how to make it easier.
Drawing tutorial videos
Sometimes you want to draw at your own pace, but sometimes you're better off showing exactly what to do "live." Video lessons are very useful here - you can see the process and listen to your teacher. Watch these great videos for beginners!
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Drawing Basics: Lines and Shapes
In this video, professional illustrator Clint Cearley explains the basics of drawing: how 2D lines create 3D shapes.
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Drawing Basics: Perspective
In this video, Clint Cearley tells you everything you need to know about perspective in drawing - how to use it and why it's important.
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Drawing Basics: Shadows
In this video, Clint Cearley shows all the elements of shading in practice. Make your drawings three-dimensional!
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How to hold a pencil
Are you holding your pencil correctly? In this video, drawing teacher and artist Stan Prokopenko shows you a brilliant way to make your strokes more precise and less tedious.
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Structure Basics - Making Things in 3D
How to add depth to a drawing? In this video, Stan Prokopenko will explain to you how to make things look three-dimensional.
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How to Draw Body Structure - Robo Bean
In this video, Stan Prokopenko will show you one simple trick for drawing a 3D human body shape quickly and easily.
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Chiaroscuro and shapes - the basics
Understanding light and shadow is crucial for every artist, and in this video Stan Prokopenko explains how it works.
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Hatching
If you want to know how to shade every shape, whether it's a person, an animal or an inanimate object, this video will teach you all about it.
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How to Draw Emotion
In this video, illustrator, animator and art teacher Jazza shows you how to draw simple cartoon emotions.
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How to draw HANDS and HAND POSITIONS!
Drawing hands is an artist's nightmare, but it will end with this video tutorial!
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How to draw the eyes of cartoon characters
In this video, Jazza will show you how to draw the eyes of your cartoon characters.
No matter how long you learn to draw from life, do you find that you can't do the same from your imagination? In this video, Clint Cearley will explain to you why this happens and how to deal with this problem.
Most likely, everyone periodically has the desire to draw something, and not just a doodle, but so that everyone likes it. Especially often, such a desire appears when looking at a beautiful and talented picture. It would seem that it’s so difficult? I want to learn how to draw coolly with a pencil, so I take paper and draw a masterpiece. But when it comes to implementation, then difficulties arise: either the center is shifted, the scale and aspect ratios are incorrect, or the details did not work out. How to quickly learn to draw with a simple pencil , if immediately, due to one’s own ineptitude, the desire to create masterpieces disappears?
Remember that even the most talented masters did not learn immediately: everyone has gone a long way in order to improve their skills and delight others with beauty. This is preceded by more than one year and more than one month of hard work - very little time will pass, and now we are already drawing well simple pictures and people.
The pencil is considered the most simple tool for drawing, so it’s worth starting your training with it.
It takes some getting used to carry a pencil and notepad with you in order to make sketches. Only hard work and perseverance will help you achieve your goal. But what to do if, apart from desire and some abilities, there is nothing?
Drawing: how to draw something beautiful and easy for beginners
So, to draw pictures, you need to know where to start. Remember that For beginners, a pencil is the most convenient tool. This is because it is easy to erase, and if the line is wrong, it can be changed. Moreover, there is different types pencils, with the help of them you can easily create a beautiful drawing.
The main advice for future artists is never do not start drawing with complex and large paintings until you learn how to depict details. You are unlikely to succeed, and the desire to draw again will simply disappear.
First, learn to depict individual objects. To do this, highlight one element from the others with your eyes. Then visually evaluate the shape and size. Next, highlight where on the paper it is best to place it, taking into account the size and shape. Don’t forget that tall elements are positioned along the length of the paper, and wide elements are positioned along the width.
In addition, keep in mind that a real object is usually larger than a piece of paper, so you need to draw it, taking into account aspect ratio and scale. This is not simple task for a beginner. Therefore, to develop skills, below there will be simple exercises that will help allocate space for drawing.
Drawing exercises
In these drawing exercises, we draw objects as diagrams, without creating small details - this is something that a beginner can draw simply and beautifully. Here it is important to see how objects are created using simple figures and their dimensions are taken into account. By acquiring such skills, in the future you will be able to automatically find the location and size of the picture.
Exercise No. 1: so the first task is that you need to draw an object not from its natural size, but from a picture. This greatly simplifies the task, since there is no need to select an element and find a place to place it - everything has already been done. You need to reproduce the same thing, but in a different size, so that it does not become a copy.
Repeat similar exercises with other images, developing an understanding of proportions and space.
Let's draw a mountain. First, take a close look at the picture. Visualize it on your sheet. Now draw a straight line. This will be the foundation. Study the shape of the hill and its slopes. If the mountain has equal sides, then depict it as a regular cone, whose height is less than the width of the base. To understand how many times the parts differ in size, you can take a ruler, but the main thing is to be able to do this by eye. In this situation, the proportions of height and width are 1:3.
For correct definition aspect ratios, create the vertex first. Find a place on the horizontal where you will place it. Create 3 equal segments on the line. Next, find the middle and draw a perpendicular. Then mark the top of the mountain at a distance of 1 division from the base. If the image matches, everything was done correctly. Now try to create the same mountain, but in a different size.
Do not forget that to correctly determine the aspect ratio of an object, you need to start by dividing the base into equal parts, and then move on from there. A task like this will teach you to accurately determine ratio of various elements of objects. And this is the basis of drawing.
Exercise No. 2: another challenge is that it is required to depict a mountain with different proportions of width and height. Here they will be 1:4, and the top deviates at right side. The task is more difficult, but not impossible.
First, repeat the steps of the first exercise: draw a straight line, dividing it into equal parts (here 4). Then there is a peculiarity - the vertex will not be in the center of the segment. It seems to be above the third segment, so we draw a perpendicular line from it. Then the top is laid off. Usually, when creating a drawing, the base is divided by 2 or 3, rarely by 5.
Exercise #3: this exercise will require depiction on one sheet profiles of different mountains, which have different vertices in location and height. Don't be afraid, the task is not too difficult. Imagine each hill separately, mentally dotted line to the bases. And then you will understand that the first exercise is simply repeated several times.
Another skill - skills to draw straight lines without tools. This is not too easy, it will require training. First draw a vertical line using a ruler. Now practice, trying to create maximum parallel by hand. A similar exercise is repeated with the horizon.
Mastering shading
When creating masterpieces with a pencil, you will need to master shading skills for the volume of an object. It will show where the shadow falls and where the light falls. Start with simple shapes: cube, ball, cone, etc. In addition, if you look closely, you will notice that these figures have penumbra.
In order to obtain a smooth transition from light to dark, you will need pencils with different densities. After mastering this skill, you will easily learn how to draw three-dimensional details. For classes, you can choose interesting and stylish drawings for beginners - not very complex, but beautiful, they will delight you with the results and maintain confidence in your abilities.
How to draw a person correctly
If you have achieved success in previous tasks, then let's figure it out now, how to draw a person. This is not the easiest task. Let's consider step by step drawing. First try creating people on paper who are standing - this is important for distinguishing between aspect ratios.
Draw a vertical line and build off of it to create a mesh, i.e. the main lines of the waist, shoulders, head, arms and legs. But how do you understand the size of these lines? When drawing from life It is important to use a pencil as a measuring tool. For example, you want to determine the distance from the waist to the head. Take a pencil, visually align its tip with the level of the crown, then mark on it where the waist is located. Transfer the size onto paper. This way you can measure all the items.
Drawing people is a difficult task. Start by creating the base, then draw in the details.
To test yourself, remember that the body is visually divided into 8 parts. One part is equal to the size of the head. In representatives of the stronger sex, the body length is 3 heads, and the border is located on the chest, chin, crotch and belt. The legs are 4 heads, and the center is near the knees. The width of the shoulders reaches 2 1/3 the size of the head. The length of the arms reaches 3.5 times the size of the head. Women's proportions are different - the body is more elongated, and the hips are considered the widest part.
If you have determined the proportions of a person, drawn marks, then give shape to the body. To do this, all elements are drawn in the form of cylinders and ovals. If you like everything, then draw the outline. Now all that remains is to create the details - fingers, hair, face, clothes.
How to draw a portrait
The greatest difficulty is creating portraits. The difficulty is that to obtain a similarity you will need to correctly draw all the details and features. So, let's figure out how to draw a portrait for beginners.
First tip: think about what can be easily drawn or copied from a photo with a pencil? Separate areas of the face: nose, eyes, lips from different angles, even ears. Then move on to creating the full image. For beginners there will be easier work Based on the photo, you can gradually move on to personal observations, sketches and sketches from life.
Tip two: Start by creating an oval shape for the head. Then draw a vertical line down the center. She will divide the face into equal parts. Then divide it into 2 parts horizontally - this is the line where the eyes are located. The eyebrows are located in line with the upper edges of the ears.
Third tip: The length of the nose can be determined as follows: divide the gap between the eyes and chin by 2 - this is the location of the tip. Its width corresponds to the gap between the edges of the eyes. These relationships are not an axiom, but most often faces are drawn this way.
There is a certain concept of facial proportions that can be taken as a basis.
When positioning the parts of the face, you need to create the contour of the lips, nose, ears, and hair. If you are satisfied with the details, then start drawing. Now all that remains is to add the finishing touches.
Graffiti style
If you like lettering, then you should consider. There are different directions and stylistic exercises for drawing words, letters, phrases. And to understand in what specific direction you will create, you will need to study them all.
Practice on paper first. Create a word. The letters need to be placed at a distance corresponding to ½ the height of the letter, because they will need to be outlined. Now give each letter volume and convexity with shading.
Selecting Tools
The choice of tools and sheets plays a significant role in drawing. So, what devices to choose:
There are different types of pencils. A simple pencil happens With different levels softness. They are often designated by Latin letters: B - the softest, H - the hardest, and HB - hard-soft pencils. Besides this, there are also numbers from 2 to 9. These show the tone;
a beginner will need different pencils with different hardness. In addition, when drawing you will need soft eraser;
paper doesn't play last role. It is better to use thick white sheets - they can withstand corrections. A grainy sheet is suitable for a pencil because the shades are visible on it.
We looked in detail at how to learn to work with a pencil and how to draw something beautiful at home, but now let’s sum it up. Let's look at some brief tips on how to get better at drawing - the list, of course, is far from complete, but it sums up the experience:
Create sketches.
This is the main point. Required to create per day at least 5 sketches. It's worth doing your best here. Take advantage of every chance to create drawings: on the road, in the office, at home. This improves your skills, develops imagination, and the ability to understand size relationships. Drawing storyboards and comics is useful.
Copy the works of masters.
Imitate the masters, it develops taste. Do 1 copy every 3 months. This should include the originals good artists. Try to get as close to the source as possible, study not only the techniques of the masters, but also the cultural features of that era.
Experiment, don’t be afraid of mistakes and don’t put off creativity until later. This way you will soon learn how to create masterpieces.
Draw from memory.
Even when drawing from life, you have to create an image from memory. Besides, it is important to draw from memory small elements - this will improve visual memory and imagination.
Repeat mistakes.
People often quit at the first problem: they are afraid of repeating the mistake. But you shouldn't do this. If it doesn't work, start again. Don’t avoid mistakes; they are worth taking a closer look at - perhaps this is where your individuality lies.
You shouldn't draw from a photo.
Yes, at first this is the only way to train, but then you shouldn’t do it. The lens is not able to convey the full depth of forms.
Take a break.
Don't concentrate on one thing it's important to be able to switch. If something doesn't work out, take breaks. Start different drawings, change points of view, technique.
Conclusion
Even if drawing with a pencil or paints (pastels, watercolors, oils, etc.) is a completely new area of life for you, don't be afraid to set goals, both modest and global. It is important to remember why you decided to learn drawing: will it become future profession or a hobby, do you want to please your friends or relatives with a landscape or portrait as a gift, have you just decided to master a new creative niche?
Fears of your own inability do not give you peace, constantly buzzing in your ear, “You won’t succeed anyway”? Don’t put off ideas and plans for later, gradually purchasing boxes of pencils and paints or spending weekends searching in stores for that very “ better paper». Make your wishes come true today- just take a notebook and pencil and start making, albeit not very skillful, but at least your own sketches.
23 January 2014, 15:22Many beginners don’t know where to start learning to draw. The Internet is full open materials, which are confusing. People also tend to have a fear of failure and doubt about their talent. Today, I'm based on own experience, I’ll tell you how to learn to draw from scratch.
First of all, I must say that it is never too late to start drawing; there are many successful and talented artists who first picked up a brush in adulthood. Of course, it is easier to teach children anything, including drawing. But, if in your childhood your acquaintance with painting was limited to art lessons in the third grade, then it doesn’t matter! You can start in your 20s, 30s or 50s.
But where to start?
Drawing is a creative and quite labor-intensive process, so don’t expect masterpieces from yourself in the second lesson, but be patient.
First step- drawing from pictures, photos, video lessons. Yes, this is not exactly what they do in art schools, and yes, the basics academic drawing you will not study, since doing it yourself without the help of professional teachers is almost impossible, and it is not necessary. Your hand is completely unaccustomed to a pencil; you do not yet know the proportions and shapes of objects. Sketching various objects from a photo will help you get better and understand the construction of objects.
To successfully pass this stage, you need to forget what exactly you are drawing. If there is a chair in front of you in the picture, do not think that you are drawing a chair, but simply copy the lines and shadows. This way your right hemisphere, which you now need much more than the left one. And also, don’t try to finish the painting in one sitting; take breaks while working. When your drawings have become more or less “edible”, you can move on to drawing by, where you draw in parallel with the video.
Second stage- sketches from life. You are not yet ready for large-scale work with nature, but start sketching, drawing everything you see around you. Pay attention to the proportions of the object and its location in space. Yes, you are not doing very well yet, but look at your first works. You will definitely see progress! In parallel with sketches, continue drawing from pictures, photos and video lessons. In principle, this is the beginning, nothing complicated, just work and patience.
Now let's look at it 6 main mistakes, which beginners often make.
- Buying too expensive materials. This is how psychology works: on paper, for 3,000 rubles, you are supposedly obligated to do something worthwhile and you have no right to make a mistake. This completely natural attitude creates a fear of drawing, so we don’t buy the entire assortment of the art store.
- Painful perception of criticism. Most likely, you will post your work on social media. network, where you will find a million evil critics, but don’t take anyone’s words to heart. Pay attention only to constructive criticism on the matter, and ignore insults and unpleasant statements about your work.
- The desire to embrace the immensity. Yes, I understand that you already want to draw views native village or a portrait of your beloved brother, but don’t rush. Taking on things that are too difficult for you will only lead to frustration and disappointment in your capabilities. Everything has its time.
- Reading books on drawing. It seems like what bad things can books contain? If you have just started learning to draw, then you do not yet have the knowledge base for all these books on color perception or anatomy to help you. These books are intended for students of art academies, and not for beginners.
- Rare or irregular drawing. Everything here is the same as in sports, in 10 minutes a day you will not achieve anything, draw at least 1-2 hours a day. And if you stop drawing for a week or a month, you will lose your shape and feel how unruly your fingers have become.
- Fear of new materials. On initial stages When drawing, your main material will be a simple pencil, but do not be afraid to draw with pens, paints, markers, etc. If the opportunity to work with any new material is given, do not miss it.
Create, work hard and everything will definitely work out.
Pencil drawing lessons step by step are activities that will help you master drawing techniques, regardless of your abilities or age. Drawing is really easy!
PopularDon't believe that you can draw beautifully? Of course, only a real artist can really paint a magnificent oil portrait, but even small child will soon be able to replicate the character of his favorite cartoon on paper if he takes drawing lessons for children on our website.
Just think how happy your baby will be when you tell her what happened today we are learning to draw with a pencil! Why pencil? You need to start with something simple. And the easiest way to start is with light pencil drawings. Gradually you will master more and more complex skills. And, as a result, you can move on to working with paints. Drawing for children will become a favorite pastime and will gradually introduce kids to amazing world bright images and favorite heroes.
Fundamentals of pencil graphics taught in art school, you and your child will learn much faster if you go through the pencil drawing lessons step by step on our website. We managed to create activities that even kids can handle! With us, learning is simple and fun, step by step you will understand that drawing is very interesting.
Learning to draw with a pencil
The first drawing lessons for children are designed with the help of adults. Help your child grasp the pencil correctly, support his hand while drawing the very first lines. Little artist should get a better feel for how much pressure you need to apply to get a line of the correct thickness. Then let him draw it himself simple segments V different directions. Afterwards you can move on to simple shapes such as a circle, rectangle, etc.
Gradually, the child’s drawing skills will be strengthened, he will be able to come up with more complex plots himself, fantasize and embody his fantasies on paper. But you need to start with your baby with the simplest objects or characters that are well known to him. When purchasing everything you need, please note that for the first lessons to the young artist You will need a thick, soft stylus that leaves a bright mark with virtually no pressure.
Pencil drawing lessons step by step for children
Talent is given to every person by nature, but developing any abilities must begin with early childhood. By helping children learn to formulate images into pictures, you are doing them a great service. Drawing with a pencil step by step is not only interesting, but also very useful for young children. The impact of development has already been proven fine motor skills hands on mental abilities and the psycho-emotional sphere in itself early age. Working with a felt-tip pen or pencil, the baby becomes calmer, more balanced, and develops a beautiful aesthetic taste, a sense of harmony develops in relation to the entire surrounding world. This is also true for adults: when we learn to draw with a pencil, our nervous system resting. Isn't this the best cure for endless stress?
Why is it so important for parents to also learn art lessons for children? Help your child! Your baby, most likely, will not be able to cope with the first tasks on his own; he is very small and, most likely, has not yet mastered many skills. It is difficult for him to hold a pencil in his pen; he has not yet learned to calculate the force of pressure on the paper, or to correctly navigate within the boundaries of a paper sheet. The started drawing may not fit on the paper, and the baby will begin to get nervous. It is important not to miss this moment, but to help the child skillfully organize classes, then drawing will become a favorite pastime.
Pencil drawing lessons are staged in such a way that the child sees only objects familiar to him. They systematize the little man’s existing experience and gradually expand his worldview, introducing him to new phenomena of nature and life. Perhaps now the baby will take a fresh look at the world around him, and you will help him with this.