Learn How To Draw By Looking More Carefully
Can it be true when someone says that they can’t draw?
In reality, most people draw each and every day.
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.
“If you are capable of writing… you are equally capable of drawing”
Writing a message uses the same skills as 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
There is nothing to stop you learning to draw. You can learn to draw if you take time and effort to improve your drawing skills.
Take a pen or pencil and challenge yourself to draw a cat or a dog. Don’t be too concerned if the result isn’t too good. Your drawing could appear very different from what you would expect.
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.
When you learn to draw, the real challenge is to improve your observation skills.
As you look more closely at the cat and dog you will see more. Take a close 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”
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