Pencil drawings have such a sensitive and delicate quality about them. But believe me; producing such a drawing entails great discipline especially if one is drawing from pictures of popular celebrities or landscapes.
This is because the viewer really expects the pencil drawing or sketch to be an exact copy of the original.
Colored pencil is an increasingly popular medium. But if you're just getting into the hobby, create a traditional black and white sketch first. Now, check out these drawing tips and be on your way to becoming one of pencil drawing's famous artists.
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1. Place the picture you are copying near your sketch area and frequently look at it as you draw. This will help you keep focused on the entire drawing and not just a part of it.
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2. Too much concentration can work against you. If you've been pencil drawing for hours and can't get it right, give it a rest. Come back to the sketch a day or so later and you'll see that you'll be working faster after a period of rest.
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3. If you're done with the drawing, view it from all angles (yes, including upside down) before you go and show it off to friends. This method will help you detect any imperfections' that you might miss while normally looking at a drawing.
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