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How to Draw
Co-authored by Kelly Medford
Updated: April 15, 2020
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Practicing General Drawing Techniques
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Start by drawing basic lines and curves. If you're just learning to draw, start by
carefully drawing the pencil over the page in a straight line. Practice holding
your hand at different angles to see what gives you the most control over the
pencil, along with what feels most comfortable. Once you feel comfortable drawing a
straight line, practice rotating your wrist as you draw, which should create a
curve. Try making a series of big loops on the paper, then draw tiny swirls below
that. This will help you build up your hand-eye coordination so you can create the
effects you want on the page.[1]
Practice drawing lines of different lengths, thicknesses, and textures. Try to
produce wavy lines, zig-zag lines, and tangled, scribbly lines.
After you get comfortable with lines and curves, try drawing shapes. For instance,
you might try filling a page with two-dimensional shapes such as circles, squares,
or triangles.
For more information on drawing a straight line, check out How to Draw Neat Lines.
Tip: Try choosing a set of graphite pencils in different hardnesses so you can
experiment with the ones that match your drawing style the best. Most manufacturers
grade pencils on a scale ranging from 9H (the hardest) to 9B (the softest). Harder
pencils draw thinner, lighter lines, while softer pencils make darker, thicker
strokes.[2]
Tips
Don�t be discouraged if you can�t get your ideas down on paper right away. Drawing
takes a lot of practice, so keep at it!
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Kelly Medford
Professional Artist
This article was co-authored by Kelly Medford. Kelly Medford is an American painter
based in Rome, Italy. She studied classical painting, drawing and printmaking both
in the U.S. and in Italy. She works primarily en plein air on the streets of Rome,
and also travels for private international collectors on commission. She founded
Sketching Rome Tours in 2012 where she teaches sketchbook journaling to visitors of
Rome. Kelly is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art.
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