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3 Types of Perspective Drawings That You Should Know

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Perspective drawings are simple techniques used to depict perspective or spatial depth. It also allows you to accurately draw a 3-D picture on a two-dimensional plane. 

There are basically three types of perspective drawings. They are:

  • One-point perspective: Lines extending from foreground to background and converging at one point. This point is called ‘Vanishing Point’. The vanishing point will be on the eye level of the scene.
  • Two-point perspective: It is used for composition that looks at an object from an angle. This is the closest to what the human eye sees. Hence, it is the most used perspective drawing in manga background and illustration.
  • Three-point perspective: This perspective drawings are mostly used to represent a composition that is looking up at a larger object or from down at a high place. In a three-point perspective, there is a third vanishing point to which height stretches. The composition that is looking up has a vanishing point above the object.

These are the various types of perspective drawings. One can try using each of these to enhance creativity.

Simple Drawing Exercises for Beginners

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Drawing is just like sports. Regular training and practice is the only key to master the skill and be an expert in the art.

And if you are not able to find some simple exercises to get you started, look no further.

Firstly, draw several different variations of the same object. For example, if you are drawing a flower, keep drawing different kinds of it. If your brain tells you how a common flower looks like, think of all flowers like orchids, lilies, and so on. This will help you to visualize better when you draw from observations and imaginations.

Secondly, do a perspective drawing. For this, take a simple object like a mug. When we usually draw it is the side view of the mug. But this time try drawing it from different angles. Practicing this exercise will help you understand the objects better. This will enhance your creativity.

The last one is a fun and quick exercise. Draw your sketch without lifting the pencil once you start. It is called a one-liner. This will improve your pace while drawing sketches.

These simple drawing exercises for beginners can help you in creating a masterpiece in the future.

How to Prevent Pencil Smudges? Tips You Should Know

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Pencil Smudging is one issue that every artist has to face while drawing. Pencil or graphite is such an amazing and easy medium to use. You make a mistake? No worries. Just erase and draw again. As two sides of a coin, it has it’s own down-side to it: smudging.

So how to prevent pencil smudges? With little tips and care, it is possible to prevent pencil smudges and preserve your sketches.

Firstly, let your dominant hand lead. That means, start drawing from the upper left corner if you’re a right-handed person and move your way down. This will prevent hand smudges while drawing.

Secondly, place a clean sheet of paper under the drawing hand. By doing this, you cannot only avoid smudging but also protects your drawing from oils in your skin.

Thirdly, make use of a mahl stick. It is basically a slender stick used by artists since centuries. It is used to rest the drawing (painting) hands rather than resting it on the canvas.

Finally, make use of a spray fixative. It prevents the drawing from getting smudged and preserve it for longer period.

Follow these simple tricks to prevent pencil smudges and hold on to your art work forever.

5 Tips Of Acrylic Painting for Beginners

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Acrylic paints are a fast-drying paints that are being used by artists since the 1960s. They are much easier to use than oil paints and is an ideal option for beginners. If you understand the 5 simple tips of acrylic paint, you can master the art in no time.

The most important 5 tips for beginners of Acrylic Painting are:

  • Be Decisive with strokes: The acrylic paint dries extremely fast. Therefore, you don’t get much time to work with acrylics. 
  • Mixing Colours: The mixing of colours is the most important aspect of this painting. Make use of the palette to experiment colours while mixing and not your canvas.
  • Paint darkens as it dries: This is one issue all artists usually face. The lighter shades tend to darken as they dry. Hence, it is advised to allow a slight darkening of the mixed colours.
  • Upsize the Brush: Use a larger brush to paint as it will help you to think about the strokes and fill the canvas easily.
  • Painting materials: Your paint brush will get spoiled if you don’t clean them properly after each time you use them.

Follow a few tricks and begin your experiment with acrylic painting.