Many find drawing complicated, but an easy technique is described in this article.
Steps
Step 1. Think of an interesting subject that looks quite realistic
Maybe you want to draw an animal, but if you don't know which one to choose, you can look at pictures in an encyclopedia for inspiration. You could also draw a fictional character; if you lack ideas, read some fairy tales - they are always full of suggestions.
Step 2. Get inspired
If you don't know what to draw, look at other people's artwork for some ideas; look for subjects you'd like to portray, look at the techniques other artists have used or try your hand at something you think you can do.
Step 3. Start by tracing the basic shapes and add the details later
Step 4. Draw a rough draft
At first use a light pencil stroke to make mistakes less noticeable, and when you are happy with the result, blacken the main lines or go over them with ink.
Step 5. Add all the necessary details, so that the drawing looks more realistic
If the subject is a clown, remember to draw the character's typical eyes and ears. If you have decided to design a toaster, observe a real one paying particular attention to the essential details to be able to reproduce them; probably, you have to draw the slots for the slices of bread and some of the knobs to turn the appliance on.
Step 6. Sketch the background
Reflect on the environment in which the character or subject might live or be. For example, if you have decided to draw a cow, you should add the barn or pasture; if the work is about a space alien, it traces the planets in the distance. If the subject is a cereal box, consider adding the breakfast table or kitchen pantry interior.
Step 7. Dress up the character
You could add a pretty dress for a princess or a sports uniform for a soccer player.
Step 8. Draw a line between the walls so that three walls turn out
Step 9. Sign the artwork and write your age on the bottom, making sure these details are neither too big nor too small
Step 10. Finished
Advice
- Not all artwork has to be realistic. If at first all you want to draw is comics, great! The result will certainly be better than it has been in the past.
- Listen to music while you draw as it helps develop creativity.
- Do not eat when you draw, otherwise you confuse your mind and you can grease or soil the work.
- If you're trying to draw in a different style, but aren't getting results, leave it for a while. Try engaging with a different subject, forgetting your previous intentions for a few days, weeks, or even months. The day will come when you will pick up the pencil or pen and draw exactly what you wanted and it will be easy!
- If you have nice fragments of photographs, paper or craft materials, you can add them to the work.
- Draw a little every day; as you practice, you get better and better!
- Draw what you like, sketch, practice and never be in a hurry.
