If you are a beginner who loves drawing but wonders how to get started and improve your skills, this drawing guide is for all beginners (including you). In this article, I will share everything you need to learn and more. So, let’s get started.
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Decide your medium before you get started with drawing
Now if you are an absolute beginner, you must start experimenting with different mediums first to find the right one for you. Here are some mediums that I would recommend for beginners to start with:
Pencil drawing is the easiest and the cheapest way to get started with drawing. I have shared detailed articles about pencil drawing from detailed beginner guides to answering commonly asked questions about pencil drawing.
Oil pastel is also one of the easiest mediums for beginners to start up with. And if you have never used oil pastels, I have made a detailed step-by-step tutorial just for you. Oil Pastel Water Lilies: A Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners.
Colored pencils are also very practical, and exist in more affordable options for beginners to experiment with. However, if you’ve been thinking about investing in a great set, read this article before you do: Are the Prismacolor-colored pencils really worth the price?
But, warm up before you get started
Warming up sharpens your focus and gets your hand used to translate what’s in your mind. You can warm up for 5 minutes before your drawing sessions, or if you feel like your hands aren’t as familiar with drawing yet, take it up to 10 minutes. In this article, you will find a great selection of drawing warm-up exercises that I previously shared: The only drawing warm-up exercises you need.
What to draw next?
This list of +20 Easy drawing ideas anyone can try today! was made to help you find simple ideas to practice drawing and experimenting with different mediums, so make sure to check it out.
You can also check out my article: Generate unlimited ideas for your artworks with this method…
Basic drawing techniques for beginners
Whenever I share a drawing-related article, I get messages and comments saying that the real struggle for beginner artists is the fact that they can not draw from their imagination, or can only draw specific things but not everything they want to draw. For that, I assembled these two articles to help you improve your drawing techniques and master the ability to draw anything from your imagination.
How to Draw Anything: practices to improve your drawing skills
Draw from imagination: The concept of muscle memory
Drawing exercises for beginners
You need to include simple and easy drawing exercises in your routine because they will help you sharpen your observation, boost your creativity, and teach you how to maintain good mind-hand coordination. Here are 5 Art Exercises to help you get started as a beginner.
Little look inside the list of exercises :
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- Doodle monster
- Blind contour
- Find the art element
- Upside down drawing
- Shitty art challenge
Drawing guide for beginners: knowing the basics
Along with your practice, you will need to read and learn more about the basics of drawing and art in general. This means reading about the 7 art elements, composition, art principles, art standards, and color theory in art.
Conclusion
Drawing is a journey that begins with understanding the basics and evolves through practice, patience, and persistence. By mastering essential techniques, observing the world around you, and continually challenging yourself with new exercises, you can significantly improve your drawing skills.
I hope this guide has provided you with a solid foundation and the confidence to start or continue your drawing journey. As you advance, explore different textures, experiment with light and shadow, and delve into the intricacies of human anatomy to enhance your artistry.
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