Sketchbook Drawing Techniques for Beginners

Sketchbook Drawing Techniques for Beginners

“Thank you very much for accompanying me in this course. I hope you have enjoyed the journey and that everything you have learned will help you let your hand and your imagination run wild in your sketchbooks. Now we are going to review the key phases of the project so that you can share it with the Domestika community. I would like you to briefly explain what you have done in each one and accompany the explanation with one or more images. Notebooks and materials Discover which tools best suit your way of drawing. Try different notebooks and materials until you find them.

First strokes It is important not to forget the basic shapes and volumes to simplify the first strokes when drawing. Lines of action Get strength and expressiveness in your designs by forcing the lines of action. Practice as much as you can drawing poses, you can use the resources that I have left you during the course. Interpret shapes and create characters Remember that one of my favorite exercises is interpreting shapes, it is an exercise that will keep your imagination active. When you are designing something, be it characters or objects, do not forget to take advantage of it by writing the story that is not seen. The time has come for you to share your final project with the community by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result and the steps that have led you to it. I look forward to seeing your project and giving you feedback. Although I ask for your patience, I will try to access the forum as much as I can and what my professional projects allow me. Finally, I want to invite you to actively participate in the forum, not only sharing your progress, but also giving advice and trying to help the rest of the community. See you in the forum!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Now is your time. Practice with what I have taught you and do not forget the following steps: Find out what the tools are that best suit your way of drawing and practice with them until you find the ones you like the most. Try to find your place on the scale of iconicity and remember that style is not a goal, That is something that will evolve as you practice. It is important not to forget the volumes and basic shapes to simplify the first strokes when starting. Get strength and expressiveness in your designs forcing the line of action. Practice as much as you can drawing pose...”

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Course summary for: Sketchbook Drawing Techniques for Beginners

• Level: Beginner
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• 4 units
• 20 lessons (4h 7m)
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• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Character Design, Drawing, Pencil Drawing, Sketchbook, Sketching