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Drawing Tips: How to look at the figure before drawing

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Looking at the figure is one of the most important things before one starts drawing. And there are some tips that you can follow to make the process easier.

Firstly, it is important to take into consideration the reclining pose of the figure, horizontal lines, cropping of the photo and even format of the monitor when looking at the figure.

Secondly, notice how the figure is supporting its own weight. It is important to notice this as it will help you get a better output. Lastly, hold your pencil up to the figure and visualize three lines, one each through shoulders, hips and knees. The relation between these lines should be kept in mind when you draw your figure.

Drawing Tips: Why you should use varied lines

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When someone starts drawing, they rarely make use of varied lines even though they are a powerful took to impart originality.

The idea is: Not all lines are equal. Small changes in the width and darkness of your lines can create a dynamic impact on the picture and make it more visually interesting. However, this is easier said than done. Changing the lines requires a lot of practice.

Experiment with different pencils ranging from 3H to 6B and holding the pencil in different angles to get the desired results. With some practice, you will be able to figure out how changing the depth of one line can impact your whole drawing.

Drawing Hair: Here are some tips you should know

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Hair is one of the most important body parts when it comes to drawing. Ruining the hair can in turn ruin the whole picture that you are drawing.

Since hair holds high importance in making a picture look good, we will be listing down few tips which you can follow when you are drawing hair.

  1. Always start by laying the overall shape of the hairstyle with pencil.
  2. Dark pencil strokes create the illusion of length. The band of lights creates the idea of curves.
  3. The color of the hair is determined by the darkness of your pencil.
  4. The pencil strokes always replicate the hair’s direction and length.