Here are some Tips to help you draw more

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If you are an artist that is just starting out, the idea would be to draw as much as you can. You need to spend a lot of time drawing but this is easier said than done.

There are, however, some ways in which you can get the job done. The first key is to be comfortable. When you are starting to draw, sit in a very comfortable position from where you wouldn’t want to move.

Secondly, don’t keep any expectations. If you keep them, you are bound to end up getting frustrated. Lastly, it is always recommended to find a drawing partner. If you have someone to draw along with, then you will have extra interest in the activity which can benefit in the long run.

Drawing Tips: Why you should carry a pocket sketchbook

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If you are an artist, then carrying a pocket sketchbook is something that you should start doing.

Wondering why?

Well, a new idea usually comes out of nowhere. You might get an interesting concept while travelling to work or coming back. While mapping the same in your mind is one thing, if you have a pocket sketchbook with you, things get a lot easier.

You can simply scribble down the idea so that you don’t lose it in the mix. Here’s what an artist Joseph Catimbang had to say about carrying a pocket sketchbook.

“It helps me do my conceptualization. Whenever I get an idea I have my pocket sketchbook with me so I can create a rough sketch of what I was thinking at the moment, I would later use these concepts to create final illustrations either for a personal project or a collaboration,” he noted.

So if you don’t have such a habit, it is recommended that you start doing it.

Drawing Tips: What are negative and positive spaces?

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Negative and Positive spaces are two terms that you should know if you are planning to draw. These are two basic concepts but at the same time, are very important in the overall look of the picture.

So without further ado, here goes.

The positive space in a drawing is the areas of the art which are subjects or areas of interest. Or in other words, these are the actual things that you are focussing on while drawing a picture.

A negative space is the area around your subjects or areas of interest. For a regular drawing, this might sound like an area of low interest, but you should not leave the negative space without any attention as it can impact the appeal of your overall picture.

Drawing Tips: How to practice active seeing

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One of the biggest skills you need when drawing is active seeing. The idea is to see and evaluate visual relationships.

Rather than simply looking at the subject, you should pay attention to the size, tone, colour, scale and angles of your subject. By doing all these, you can increase your general observational skills and this will have a huge impact on your drawings.

Also, it is recommended to compare size relationships. You can ask questions such as ‘How far is the object from another?’ and ‘How tall is one object in relation to another?’ and so on. Override the prejudices that you will have about a subject and observe what is in front of you.

Michelangelo: 3 Interesting Facts about the artist

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Michelangelo needs no introduction to artists. His works have been studied and admired for ages. But still, there are some lesser known facts about Michelangelo that most of us doesn’t know. We will be listing down three such facts today.

  1. He was also a poet: While we know Michelangelo as a painter, not many know that he was a poet. He has written hundreds of poems which exist even today.
  2. He was the first person to have an autobiography published during his lifetime. The Italians admired Michelangelo and this resulted in two autobiographies being published about him.
  3. He was not the first choice to complete the Sistine Chapel. Raphael was originally chosen to complete the work. However, since Raphael wanted to expose that Michelangelo was not as talented as him, he convinced the Pope to hire Michelangelo. The idea backfired as the Chapel still stands out as one of the best works in art history.

3 Things you may not know about Picasso

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Picasso is considered to be one of the greatest artists in history. While everyone might know a lot about him, there are some lesser known facts about him and we are going to list down three of them below.

He could draw before he could talk: Picasso’s father was an art teacher and it is noted that Picasso could supposedly draw before he could talk. By the age of 13, Picasso apparently outclassed his father as well.

His other experiments: Apart from being a painter, Picasso also tried his hand in sculpture, ceramics, drawing and print making.

Stolen Paintings: According to reports, more Picasso paintings have been stolen than those of any other artist. Nearly 1200 Picasso paintings have been stolen so far.

Drawing Tips: Why you should use solvent with shading

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Shading is one of the major parts of drawing. When you are using color pencils in layers, a grainy texture might appear on the surface of the paper.

This is especially a big problem when you are applying progressive colors on top of each other or even when you are shading uneven surfaces.

To avoid this, you can use a universal solvent in liquid form. All you have to do is brush the solution with a clean brush over the surface. This will allow the colors to blend together properly and will reduce the irritating surface texture.

Drawing: 3 Tips that beginners can use

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When you are just starting to draw, there will be a lot of hurdles in front of you. You won’t probably get the output that you are expecting and you might get easily demotivated as well.

While these issues need to be overcome, there are certain tips that you can follow to get the best out of you.

  • Hold your pencil loosely and make faint lines to create an overall shape of your object. You can then darken the lines you want to keep.
  • You need to let go of perfection. You need to avoid making thoughts that demotivate you and understand that you are learning with each drawing.
  • Observe the subject more. Most of us tend to stare longer at our drawings rather than focusing on the subject at hand.

3 Tips for drawing realistic humans

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Making realistic drawings is not a cake walk. It requires some effort and at the same time, some keen observation.

While we might not need a realistic approach on all the case, most of the times, it is required. And there are some tips you can follow to make your drawings of humans look more realistic.

  1. The three heads: When drawing shoulders, make sure that the length of your shoulder is enough to accommodate three heads.
  2. The length of the legs: The legs usually have the same length as the torso and the head together.
  3. Position of the eyes: The position of the eyes is somewhere near the middle of the head. This leaves space for forehead and in turn, space for emotions.

Drawing Tips: What to keep in mind when drawing a car

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Just like drawing portraits, it is equally important to know how to draw non-living objects. Cars, in particular, are quite important when it comes to an artist. And to make matters easier, we are going to list down few tips which can help you get the best output while drawing a car.

Proportions: it is important to have the right proportions when drawing a car. It heavily depends on the view from which you are planning to draw but if you do not keep the right proportions, it can easily ruining your drawing.

Perspective: Before you start drawing, it is important to figure out the perspective from which you want the car to be visible. You can draw from front; you can draw from the side, or even a slanted front view. No matter which perspective you use, make sure that you have it planned before starting.

Shades: Shading is important when it comes to drawing cars. This goes hand in hand with perspective. The portion which requires shading depends on your perspective. Ignoring shades can make your image look less realistic.