When you're trying to find out what parts of your sketching need improvement, I have some really useful exercises that can help you a lot. Here’s a simple plan you can follow:
Pick a timer and set it for one, two, or even five minutes. Then, try to sketch whatever you see in front of you. This makes you focus on drawing quickly and adds a little bit of pressure. You’ll soon notice what you struggle with, like getting shapes right or drawing straight lines, since you have to decide quickly.
For this exercise, draw without lifting your pencil from the paper. This means you’ll keep drawing as if it’s one long line. It helps you notice how shapes connect and how your hand moves. If this is really tough for you, it might mean you need to work on how well you look at things and how your eyes and hands work together.
Set up a mirror so you can see your face, or the face of someone else. Try to draw it without looking at the paper! This will test how well you understand space and shapes. Pay attention to how well you can turn what you see into a drawing.
After you finish some sketches, take a moment to check them out. Look for specific mistakes, like how you drew body parts, shadows, or angles. Write down these areas where you could do better and focus on them next time you practice.
If you do these exercises regularly, you’ll not only find your weaknesses but also turn them into strengths! Have fun sketching!
When you're trying to find out what parts of your sketching need improvement, I have some really useful exercises that can help you a lot. Here’s a simple plan you can follow:
Pick a timer and set it for one, two, or even five minutes. Then, try to sketch whatever you see in front of you. This makes you focus on drawing quickly and adds a little bit of pressure. You’ll soon notice what you struggle with, like getting shapes right or drawing straight lines, since you have to decide quickly.
For this exercise, draw without lifting your pencil from the paper. This means you’ll keep drawing as if it’s one long line. It helps you notice how shapes connect and how your hand moves. If this is really tough for you, it might mean you need to work on how well you look at things and how your eyes and hands work together.
Set up a mirror so you can see your face, or the face of someone else. Try to draw it without looking at the paper! This will test how well you understand space and shapes. Pay attention to how well you can turn what you see into a drawing.
After you finish some sketches, take a moment to check them out. Look for specific mistakes, like how you drew body parts, shadows, or angles. Write down these areas where you could do better and focus on them next time you practice.
If you do these exercises regularly, you’ll not only find your weaknesses but also turn them into strengths! Have fun sketching!