Tips of Sketching

These are some tips of sketching.

1. A drawing in his sketchbook whenever you get a chance, and while waiting for food in a restaurant or any place that you can track people. Just do not stare not directed at them or they might feel uncomfortable, take a quick look at the materials and test / develop your memory.

2. Draw your subject using simple shapes, and exaggerate the persons characteristics as well as their gesture. Don't just try to copy them exactly like you see them, your sketch will appear boring. Your sketchbook is your personal workspace, try not to share it with people, it will allow you to loosen up and not worry about what people might think of your work.

3. Make it a habit to search for photos of people, animals, locations, clothes, hairstyles, in magazines or books or use your computer to search google or flickr, those are a few great places to start. Make a library of all the images you've gathered. You'll never know when it might come in handy. But keep step 2 in mind.

4. Be patient. if your drawing doesn't come out right the first time try it again. Don't get upset or frustrated,
have fun.

5. The more you practice the better you will become, this is why keeping a sketchbook handy is important, you will also get a chance to look back and view how much you've been progressing.

6. Your sketchbook is also a place to take important notes that will help guide you in the field, such as, Ideas, inspirational quotes, or tips!

7. Suffering from Artist Block? the remedy is simple, pick one of your handy photo references you so neatly been collecting and start to draw from it. ''Action always generates inspiration". Jump starting yourself helps get those juices going.

8. Select a sketchbook size that best suits your travels,
my preference is a Pentalic 6x8 it offers the personal stealth feel Im comfortable with when in the field sketching my subjects. Of course choose what feels best for you.

9. If you have trouble drawing something, do not neglect it. Instead practice filling a sheet of paper of what you feel you need work at. such as hands or feet, just remember to have fun with it be quick and eventually you will master it I Guarantee!