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Pencil Drawing
Simple Form and Structure
Common Problems!
One of pencil drawings most common problems that is encountered is that they often lack structure and form. These types of problems can be seen when the item just doesn’t seem to look quite right. Maybe the eyes don’t seem lined up, or a person looks somewhat disjointed. Many artists encounter this in their pencil drawing at one point or another. Here are some tips for adding structure and form to your pencil sketches.
Where to Start? Begin by looking at the item you are going to pencil sketch with a 3D frame of mind.Think about the basic shapes that we see in everything in nature. If you are drawing from a photo, you can actually make copies of the photo and draw in the basic shapes that you see. This allows you to think more clearly about what the basic shapes are. If you still can’t see them, turn the photo upside down. This is a handy trick that helps the mind see shapes instead of the overall picture. Understanding these three dimensional shapes will allow you to see perspective and add this perspective to your pencil sketch.
Let's Begin!Begin by drawing a basic skeleton and then add in your detail.Think of your pencil Drawing as a sculpture rather than a drawing. Carve out your basic rough shapes first and then begin to add in additional shapes. Draw perspective as it looks in the picture to ensure you have the right perspective. Begin to indicate the main shapes that you see and erase any lines you no longer need. As you add your details keep your basic shapes in mind. Begin with boxes and round them out if you need to. Use circles to guide you along in your pencil sketch. Remember This! When drawing, remember to begin with the largest section of a complex form first. Break it down to as many simple shapes as you can. Try not to use a ruler, but train your hand to work without a guide. Don’t worry about mistakes. You can always erase them. Remember - practice makes perfect. But also remember that the
effects of different pencils
create different results. You can achieve your goal of learning pencil drawing!
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