Digital Drawing: 3 Reasons why you should be doing it

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People are often split when it comes to traditional drawing and digital drawing. While a lot of people argue about the merits of traditional drawing, there are some major benefits of digital drawing that cannot be overlooked.

We will be listing down three reasons why you should be trying digital drawing.

  • The availability of countless tools: One of the biggest advantages of digital drawing is the availability of countless tools. You can experiment with a lot of things which you might not have access to in real life.
  • Eco-friendly: Digital drawing enables you to learn drawing without the wastage of paper. Considering the climate changes and environmental issues that are rising, it is a big contribution indeed.
  • The undo button: If you make a mistake on the paper, you might end up ruining your whole work till that point. Digital drawing, on the other hand, gives you the undo button which reduces the pressure.

So if you are still not trying out the digital platforms for drawing, you should really give it a thought.

Leonardo da Vinci: Some shocking facts you should know

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Leonardo da Vinci needs no introduction. The Italian is hands down one of the most influential artists in the history having made contributions across multiple fields like invention, drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, science and mathematics among others.

While people know a lot about da Vinci, we will be taking a look at three interesting facts about him that most people probably do not know.

  • It took him 12 years to paint the lips of Mona Lisa: For drawing just the lips, it took him 12 years. Imagine how much perfection he wanted.
  • He fought for animal rights: He used to buy caged birds and set them free.
  • He was a vegetarian: Not a big surprise here considering he fought for animal rights, but then again, it is a fact that most people don’t know.

So next time someone talks about Leonardo da Vinci, drop these interesting facts about him in the conversation.

Drawing Eyes: Here’s what you need to know

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When you are drawing a face, the way in which you draw the eyes can either make or break the whole drawing. And this is why you should know some tips and tricks related to drawing the eyes.

Firstly, you should understand that eyes are just about halfway between the jaw and top of the head. Once you have figured out this particular line, the job is half done. The next job is to place both the eyes on this particular line.

Now, our heads are usually five eyes wide. So place five eyes on the line you identified in the first step and remove the ones on either sides and the middle so that you end up with two perfectly place eyes.

While this is an easy trick that can get the job done, this is only applicable to a face that is facing straight. The proportions and eye placements will vary depending on the position of the head.

Why you should encourage Kids to draw

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Most of us started drawing from our young age itself. Back then, we did not have the luxury of smartphones and technology which opened the doors for creative activities like drawing.

The current scenario is completely different. The kids these days have access to a lot of gadgets and technology which takes them away from most of the things that we grew up with. While these gadgets have their own merits, it is always recommended to encourage your kids to physically draw every now and then.

Below are some benefits of encouraging kids to draw.

  • It increases imagination: Increasing the imagination is crucial when it comes to being independent and advanced. Drawing is one of the activities that can get this job done.
  • A way of displaying emotions: Several researches have shown that drawings are a great way through which emotions can be expressed.  This can be helpful when the kid grows up as he or she will be used to expressing emotions rather than hiding them inside.
  • Motor and Coordination Skills improve: The coordination of brain, hand, and eyes are important for drawing. And the more this is practiced, the more the skill is developed.

Apart from these, drawing also improves the cognitive skills of a kid. It can also increase the creativity and confidence as well.

Figure Drawing Proportions: 3 Tips you should know

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When drawing a figure, it is important to that you give attention to the proportions. Different part of the figure requires different size and if this is not followed, you might end up getting a forgettable output in the end.

There are many tips related to the drawing proportions that you should know and we will list down three of them below.

  • The Whole figure should be approximately 7.5 heads tall.
  • The line of the nipples comes around two heads down from the top of the figure.
  • The Belly Button comes around three heads down from the top.

Incorporating these proportions can drastically improve the figure and doesn’t require much effort as well.

Crayons: 5 Fun facts that you should know

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Crayons are integral part of one’s evolution as an artist as most of us start our drawing journey by scribbling with crayons. Some stick with it while others might cross over to other tool to express their art.

Irrespective of this, there are some interesting facts about crayons that most people don’t know. We will be listing down five such facts below.

  • The crayons were initially hand rolled: Before the machines came in, the crayons that we used were hand rolled by the employees at the factory.
  • There are 120 shades available now: If you thought there are only a few shades of Crayons available, think again.
  • Crayons scent is easily recognized: Among American Adults, Crayon scent is one of the most recognizable scents according to a study conducted by Yale University.
  • The favourite Crayon of America: The Favourite Crayon of America is the blue one.
  • The Largest Crayon in the world: The largest crayon in the world is known as the Big Blue and it weighs around 1500 pounds and is 16 feet long.

So next time you use a crayon, remember all these fun facts behind the awesome invention.

Improving Creativity: Here are some tips

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Creativity is multifaceted. The process usually involves inspiration followed by action. Creativity looks different for each individual.  

Did you know that meditation actually provides opportunities to boost and fuel your creativity without the downside of stress and unhappiness? There are some tips that you can follow to get the job done.

  • Be playful with your meditation as overthinking kills creativity and keeps your mind outward rather than inward.
  • Try silent individual meditation or try a group meditation. The energy of group meditation is very different than individual meditation. Sometimes change is exactly what’s needed to the creative engine. 
  • Creativity comes in many forms. For example, that your personal style, how you deliver reports at works all require creativity, or how you plate your food. Put your attention on creativity and watch it blossom. Heighten your awareness of where you are creative to train your brain to think creatively.

Creativity isn’t reserved for certain people who are inspired or more unique, it’s in us all waiting for a chance to come out.

Here’s a fun fact about the Mona Lisa Painting

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Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is a masterpiece, period. But did you know that it was stolen back in 1911?

The artwork has been in Louvre since the year 1797. But in 1911, one of the employees at the place decided to steal the painting. And shockingly, the empty place which was left on the wall after the stolen painting attracted a huge number of visitors.

In fact, more number of visitors came to see the empty wall than people that came to watch the painting. Two years later, the culprit was caught and the painting is still in the Louvre Museum.

Drawing: How it impacts your brain

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Drawing is not just a hobby or a profession. It is much deeper than that when we take into consideration the impact that it has on our brain. The creativity involved in drawing can be a big boost for our brain.

If you didn’t know how drawing can impact your brain, we will be listing down some facts that you should know.

  • Drawing can add synapses to your neurotransmitters. This means that memories and experiences stored in your brain can become stronger, more vivid, and easier to access.
  • It can Produce positive brain chemistry like Serotonin, Endorphins, Dopamine, and Norepinephrine
  • Many studies have shown that drawing could lead to the person getting a thicker brain stem.

So rather than seeing drawing as simply an artistic hobby, you should start seeing it as a tool to boost your brain as well.

Here are three apps with which you can learn drawing on iPad

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Everything has gone digital. Drawing is no different. Over the years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people who sketch digitally and since it is an eco-friendly way of learning the craft, it is recommended by many as well.

But how can you kick start your drawing tutorials in a digital platform? Well, we will be taking the iPad and Apple Pencil into consideration for this article and listing down three apps that can help you.

  1. How to draw everything: As the name suggests, it can help you by providing some good step-by-step resources to learn drawing. It has many anime characters, animals and other elements.
  2. How to draw: It provides the user with nice breakdown of the drawing shapes and also provides option for colouring as well.
  3. ShadowDraw: It has some interesting tutorials which can sharpen your drawing skills and it also help you to learn the style of different artists.

Will you be trying them out? Or did we miss out your favorite app? Let us know in the comments.