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5 Tips for charcoal drawing

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Charcoal drawing is a technique which makes use of charred sticks to get a beautiful output. There are some tips with which you can improve your charcoal drawing and we are going to list them down below.

  • Find the essence: It is important to create the main idea or essence of drawing. The main idea is what the image is about, and what you want to say with it.
  • Learn the value of value: Value refers to the difference in light to dark shade on a range of one to ten.
  • Squint: Squint is the idea of simplifying your drawings. Squinting also helps to see simple shapes easily and add more essence to drawing.
  • Explore thick and thin lines: If every line is drawn with the same width it gives a monotonous look. The rule is to draw lines on top of things as thinner and underneath objects as thicker.
  • Use an eraser: Charcoal drawings are easy to control. Use an eraser to easily remove or erase what is not needed in your drawings.

Follow these simple tips and techniques for beautiful drawings.

How to create an illusion of depth in drawing

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A depth in drawing refers to the concept of making it look more dimensional and giving it a look of life. A lack of depth in drawing means it will be less than lifelike.

Some simple methods to create an illusion of depth in drawing are given below.

  • Volume: Drawing 3D objects shows more volume and indicates depth.
  • Size: Draw smaller objects farther away to create more depth in a painting.
  • Overlap: Draw images as one overlap over others to create more depth.
  • Position: Draw images as base positioned higher on the surface.
  • Edges: Draw foreground images with hard edges to give more focus. Draw background images with soft edges to look more blurry. 
  • Perspective: Draw images using linear perspective to give depth realistically.
  • Cast shadow: Draw cast shadows whenever necessary and adjust direction to the opposite side of a light source.
  • Horizon: Divide your drawing into the ground and sky by any medium like horizon line will give more depth.

Follow these simple methods and improve your drawing skills.

Drawing Tips: What You Need To Know About Perspective Drawings

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Perspective drawing

Perspective drawings make objects look smaller as they move into the distance. It gives depth and dimensions to images.

Some tips for drawing perspective are the following:

  • Place the horizon line: It would be better to place the horizon line either very low or very high in drawing. When the horizon line is above character it gives users an impression of them being in a higher position. When the horizon line is below character it gives users an impression of them being in a lower position.
  • Utilize a one-point perspective: Try to avoid putting vanishing points right in the middle of the space of the drawing. It creates too much symmetry to draw and is a bit unnatural.
  • Create a two-point perspective: Place either one or both vanishing points outside the edge of the drawing. It gives a natural look to drawing. Also, try to up your skill using analog tools.

Incorporating these methods of perspective drawings will help you to improve your drawings.

Ink Drawing: Tips And Tricks You Should Know

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Ink drawings

Ink drawing is a process of using pens to apply inks for drawing. Ink drawing materials include ink, drawing pens, graphite pencil, eraser, and many others. 

Below are some tips for your ink drawing:

  • Choose the right pen for your drawing.
  • Get your grip right: It is good to hold the pen close to the tip and keep pen and paper at about 45 degrees.
  • Start with pencil sketches: Pencil drawings are easy to erase and drawings are easy to erase after the ink is dry. Give more attention to the eyes when drawing with inks.
  • Explore different textures: Try using different contrasting textures for a visual treat.
  • Try to clump your hair while ink drawing.
  • Try experimenting with silhouettes. You can also try some crow quills for drawing. Crow quills help to create different lines ranging from fine to extremely wide lines. Also, try to use some clean lines for face drawings.
  • The most important thing is to be careful while choosing the color.

Follow these simple drawings and create beautiful ink drawings.

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.

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 is an interesting fact about caricatures that you should know

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Caricatures are probably something that we come across every day. While it never fails to amuse us, did you know that caricature is much older than you think?

Some of the greatest artists in history even practice it to develop their skills. Eileen Owens, curator of “Biting Wit and Brazen Folly: British Satirical Prints, 1780s–1830s” once noted that Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the first artists to use caricature.

In 17th century also, caricatures had a place in the society as Italian artist Pier Leone Ghezzi used them to make fun of Romans and tourists. So next time you see a caricature, remember that it has an illustrious and deep-rooted history.