The sketch (or sketch) is a vague or rough drawing. Drawing sketches is an art form and can also be used to get an idea of what something will look like. Sketches are also used in business. For example, you can sketch how a product, building or other concept will look like. Sketching is also a way to warm up before drawing or painting.
Steps
Step 1. Collect the listed materials
Make sure you have enough light. You can make sketches at a table, in the park or in the middle of the city, in an album, on plain paper or even on a handkerchief.
You can try different versions of the same subject to get an idea and decide later which one you like best
Step 2. Before you start sketching, practice some hand movements
For example, you could draw circles or horizontal lines for five to ten minutes to warm your hand.
Step 3. Start with the HB pencil, make light freehand marks
Move your hand quickly, with minimal pressure, almost touching the paper, without stopping. Get used to the paper you are working on. At this early stage, you should barely see any signs. Consider them the foundation of your sketch.
Step 4. For the next step, use the darker pencil 6B
When you get the ideal shape in Step 3, you can define your marks more precisely with a darker pencil. Keep adding details. Start with the internal shapes. Make sure they are to scale. For example, if you are designing a parking lot, the entrances and various pitches must be of the appropriate size.
- When you are done with the pencil, you will notice streaks on the sheets because the tip of this pencil is softer than the previous one. Remove the streaks with an eraser.
- Be careful to use a soft eraser, such as eraser for example, so erasing you won't tear the top layer of the sheet. The eraser will lighten your lines, not take them away completely.
Step 5. Add more details and refine the lines and presentation until you are happy with the image you were able to capture
Step 6. When you have completed the sketch, apply a spray to fix the image
Advice
- Keep the tip of the pencil sharp. A sharp tip is best suited for small details.
- You can go over your work at the end to make darker points for the shadow or to define them well.
- Make yourself comfortable. Sitting with good posture will allow you to work for a longer period of time.
- Do not rush. Small light strokes will allow you to produce a clean, scaled sketch.
- Practice. Sketch out a lot of different things, and don't worry about them looking good, especially in the beginning. Don't be afraid to experiment or scribble.
- Going over your work with a tracing pen, black marker, or dark pencil is a great way to make your sketch appear more real, even if it's about something fake. My preference goes to sketches made with a black sharpie with a fine or medium tip.
- To give your sketch a good retouch, add subtle light colored pencil marks into your drawing.
- Let the image come to you and don't force it!
- The eraser is good for erasing small spots.
- If you want to save your image to your computer, just scan it.
Warnings
- Working in a low light place can force you to strain your eyes too much. Make sure you have a well-lit and spacious area.
- Soft-tipped pencils smudge easily. When not in use, keep them in a plastic container or bag for protection.
