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Sketching Tips That Beginners Should Know

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Sketching tips

Sketch drawing usually refers to a rough drawing or painting. In other words, a rough design giving essential details only.

So what all should you keep in mind when doing a sketch? Here is what you need to know.

First, know your pencils. Having the right pencil is very important for sketching. B pencils are softer. H pencils are harder. HB pencils are considered as a middle one.

Starting with H pencils and ending with B pencils is considered more effective.

Second, take control of your pencils. If you position your hand close to the end of your pencil give more control and precision.

Third, try different mark-making methods. Experiment and find what is best for you.

Next, vary your lines. Experiment with different pencil grades. Also, try holding a pencil at different angles.

Finally, avoid smudging. When shading, use an extra paper under your hands. If you are right-handed, start drawing from left to right. If you are left-handed, start drawing from right to left.

Use these sketching tips and enhance your creativity.

6 Tips to Improve your Drawing Skills

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Drawing is a technique of sketching images on the surface with the help of ink, graphite, or charcoal among others. Follow these simple tips for improving your drawing skills.

Keep it simple: Start sketching with natural forms like flowers and plants.

Mind your Hs & Bs: For better drawing try using paper of 80 gsm and 125 gsm weight. The use of pencils can range from light marking (2H) pencils to dark marking (8B) pencils.

Go lightly: Try to sketch with a light, hard pencil. Avoid pressing too hard so that you can easily erase errors. Try to relax your hands and breathing as you sketch. Try to give a light outline to your drawing.

Throw some shade: Try to practice hatching and cross-hatching techniques in your drawing. Hatching is shading using closely spaced lines. Cross-hatching is shading using layers of hatching at different angles. 

Step on the scale: Look at the object you are drawing, close one eye, and hold your pencil while drawing to make correct dimensions.

Practice and practice: To get better, practice drawing basic geometric shapes every day.

Keep the tips in mind and improve your drawing skills.