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Learn How To Draw By Looking More Carefully
Filed under Arts and CraftsJun 3When somebody says they can’t draw… Is it true?
The fact is that people draw every day… they just don’t know they are drawing.
The basic function of drawing is to make marks onto a surface to communicate ideas and information. Making marks is usually done with pictures and writing.
“You can draw if you can write”
The same skills are used in writing and drawing.
You don’t think about what you are doing when you write…
* You are forming lines
* You are drawing circles
* You are creating curves
Writing comes naturally to you. Because you were taught to write at school the skills of writing become instinctive.
The same skills are used for drawing that you use when you write…
* You can use a series of lines to draw a house
* You use a combination of curves to draw a face
If you take time and are willing to put in the effort, you can learn to draw… there is nothing to stop you improving your drawing skills.
Here’s a challenge… Take a pen or pencil and draw a cat or a dog. If you aren’t used to drawing the result will disappoint you. Your drawing might not look anything like a cat or a dog.
This is no great surprise to you. You already know that you can’t draw.
The surprise might be to learn that many artists would also fail to get an exact 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
Very soon you will see a clearer picture in your mind…
“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 discover your artistic talents.Tagged as: Arts and Crafts