Improve Your Observation Skills To Learn How To Draw Better
Is it true when a person says that they can't draw?
The truth is that people draw every day without realizing.
The function of drawing is to make marks onto paper or another surface. These marks will show ideas and information. Communication with these marks is usually done with writing or pictures.
"You can draw if you can write"
The same skills are used in writing and drawing.
When you are writing you don't have to think about what you are doing...
* You are forming lines
* You are drawing circles
* You are creating curves
Writing becomes an instinctive act because you were taught from an early age. Because you have been writing for so long it becomes natural.
When you are drawing you use the same skills as when you are writing...
* You can use a series of lines to draw a house
* You use a combination of curves to draw a face
This means that you can learn to draw. The only thing stopping you is that it will take your time and effort to develop your drawing skills.
Take a challenge... Pick up a pen or pencil and draw a cat or a dog. Don't worry if the result is disappointing. The resulting drawing could look like quite different from a cat or dog.
This is no great surprise to you. You already know that you can't draw.
But, you may be surprised to learn that a large number of artists would find it difficult to get a true likeness.
The real challenge when you draw is to sharpen your observation skills.
Take a closer look at a cat and dog. Look at the head...
* See the shape of the head
* See how the ears are placed on top
* See the eyes
* Look at the nose
In seconds you discover a better understanding. The picture in your mind will be strong and crystal clear...
"Now, draw your dog or cat once more and you will see a vast improvement
The truth is that people draw every day without realizing.
The function of drawing is to make marks onto paper or another surface. These marks will show ideas and information. Communication with these marks is usually done with writing or pictures.
"You can draw if you can write"
The same skills are used in writing and drawing.
When you are writing you don't have to think about what you are doing...
* You are forming lines
* You are drawing circles
* You are creating curves
Writing becomes an instinctive act because you were taught from an early age. Because you have been writing for so long it becomes natural.
When you are drawing you use the same skills as when you are writing...
* You can use a series of lines to draw a house
* You use a combination of curves to draw a face
This means that you can learn to draw. The only thing stopping you is that it will take your time and effort to develop your drawing skills.
Take a challenge... Pick up a pen or pencil and draw a cat or a dog. Don't worry if the result is disappointing. The resulting drawing could look like quite different from a cat or dog.
This is no great surprise to you. You already know that you can't draw.
But, you may be surprised to learn that a large number of artists would find it difficult to get a true likeness.
The real challenge when you draw is to sharpen your observation skills.
Take a closer look at a cat and dog. Look at the head...
* See the shape of the head
* See how the ears are placed on top
* See the eyes
* Look at the nose
In seconds you discover a better understanding. The picture in your mind will be strong and crystal clear...
"Now, draw your dog or cat once more and you will see a vast improvement
About the Author:
Michael Dale is the author of an uncomplicated learn to paint watercolors course. Combine your new found painting skills with your free drawing lesson to find your artist within.
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