Some people have the innate ability to draw well. Others must strive for many years to improve. Do you like to draw, but want to hone your skills? You do it well, but do you want to do it better? As with anything else, the more you practice, the better you will do.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Prepare to Draw
Step 1. Gather your supplies
Will you draw in pencil? Will you just scribble? Usually you will need a piece of paper or a notebook. To draw in pencil, just use a No. 2 because it will be for practice. If you are using a pencil, you will also need an eraser. If you want to color, you can use markers, colored pencils, paints, pastel crayons, or whatever else you prefer. You can buy thick drawing paper from an arts and crafts supply store. It is advisable to use canvas paper or a sketchbook, but if you are just learning, you may want to start with a regular sheet of paper.
Step 2. Focus on a few specific skills
Can you draw the animals well? So, you could focus on humans. If you have difficulty with proportions, try to practice that. Find out what you want to improve so as not to draw randomly. You won't necessarily improve just by drawing pictures; you must practice something specific.
Free drawing is also fine if you want to improve your improvisation skills. Graffiti artists often draw freely for this reason
Step 3. Take some time to draw
Imagine you go to the gym, do five squats, and then leave. You won't get in shape if you do that, and drawing for five minutes once a week probably won't help either. Try to commit some time to drawing if you really want to improve. For example, you can spend twenty minutes four days a week, which is not a lot of time, but it will be very beneficial.
Method 2 of 4: Establish a Routine
Step 1. Be on the record
The most important thing is that you keep drawing. Don't fall into the trap of being active for a few weeks and then slipping away. Make it a part of your daily routine.
Step 2. Choose a daily schedule to draw
You could do it in the morning, right after you wake up. You can draw some scenes from your dreams; this is a very relaxing way to start the day. You may prefer to do it at night, before going to bed. No matter what works for you, choosing a time will make it easier for you to establish a routine.
Step 3. Schedule 20 or 30 minute sessions
It is important that you spend a good amount of time drawing. To avoid getting bored, find exercises and new things to draw. The more time you spend, the better you will draw in the end.
Method 3 of 4: Take Classes
Step 1. Sign up for a class at an art school
At many universities, you can enroll in individual classes, but if you don't like this option, you can enroll in a private art school; look for one in your area. This will help you organize your time.
Step 2. Hire a private tutor
Reach out to art teachers at your local colleges and high schools. They may have some free time and are willing to help you if you offer them a decent pay. Even if you only take one class a week for an hour, your tutor could help you focus your practice for the rest of the week. Plus, it will help you monitor your progress better than you would on your own.
Step 3. Look for some free classes at local galleries and museums
In many galleries and museums, free art classes are offered. The experience will not be as personalized, but you will not have to pay anything either. Also, you can often visit a museum at night and try to draw the exhibits, which is great.
Method 4 of 4: Practice on Your Own
Step 1. Draw monsters and scribble
Just doodle! Use your creativity in this way. You will begin to see how things come together and you will begin to have firmness in hand. Also, this will hone your creativity because you will draw all your own ideas.
Step 2. Draw what you see
This is a great way to see how things fit together and to learn how to draw ordinary objects. Try drawing the sofa in the living room, the tree in the yard, or something else. It may be better to start drawing objects rather than landscapes, as these can be difficult due to perspective. However, the choice is yours!
Step 3. Use short lines
It is much easier to draw straight lines, squares, and circles using short lines. Also, it is much more natural. Just make small dashes and you will have much more control over the pencil or pen.
Step 4. Practice the proportions
Try to see the proportions everywhere. Compare the size of your fingers with the size of your hand, the size of your backpack with the fence seen in the distance, etc. Start by drawing the simplest things you can imagine, such as a square house and a person standing to the side. When you feel comfortable with the basic proportions, you can move on.
Step 5. Draw snakes
Don't you like snakes? What a pity! Drawing snakes is a great and effective way to practice parallel and simultaneous lines. It is a good way to free your hand. If you find this too difficult, you can start by drawing circles next to each other to form a snake. The first circle should be the largest and the others should get smaller and smaller. Then draw parallel lines at the top and bottom of the circles. This is the basis for drawing a snake.
Advice
- Try to add a lot of details to the drawing to make it look interesting!
- Don't worry if someone tells you that your drawings are wrong! If you tried hard, they can't be wrong. The best thing about art is that there are no rules.
- Don't be frustrated. Take a deep breath and try again.