Drawing Exercises - Drawing And Sketching Knowledge Base

Drawing And Sketching Knowledge Base

Where can I learn Drawing/Sketching Lessons during the holidays? Hi i was always interested in drawing/sketching yet didn't have the chance to learn it properly. I'm 16 this year and moving on to JC next year. I was just wondering where i can learn drawing/sketching during the Nov/Dec Holidays. Thx for any help!

What drawing/sketching/shading books are the most helpful? I am 19 and i want to start getting into sketching and i wanted to get an idea of what books i should buy. How to books for drawing, sketching, and shading. I appreciate everyones input and i hope i find some helpful books."

Does one need to be really good at free-hand drawing & sketching in order to be a good animator? Does one need to be really good at free-hand drawing & sketching in order to be a good animator? Should u drop the idea of venturing into the field of animation if u cannot draw or sketch well? Can one learn the art & techinque of drawing if one has the inclination or is it a talent that people are only born with and so cannot acquire it by learning?

What is the best pen someone can suggest for drawing/sketching? What is the best pen for sketching and final art work that is not too pricey?

What's the best paper for drawing/sketching? ...I'm planning to buy an A3 sketchpad for my life drawing class and having looking around at a few shops, I thought I'd gather a few opinions about the best (maybe even cheap?...!) kind of paper to buy. Personally, I like to go for a more rough texture, as it gets more of a connection to the medium I'm using. @clarissa: I'm sure the life drawing model will let me trace her!

How can I transition from drawing/sketching to using paint? I am happy with the way I draw or sketch but when I turn to using paint I can't seem to get the same effect. Is it "cheating" to sketch first then paint over it? I can't seem to transition over to using paint and it's frustrating me.

What is the difference between, drawing, sketching, and illustrating?

Good quality drawing sketching pads and stuff? Can anyone suggest to me a good quality sketchbook with relatively thick, smooth paper and some good quality pencils and anythin else that might be a nice gift for someone that likes to draw sort of manga/japeneese like stuff PLEASE help me, i need to buy it as a gift by saturday for a friend.

I need a cool graffiti tag (not for real graffiti, but for drawing/sketching). Any ideas? This is NOT for real graffiti such as walls, public buildings, or anything else. This is just for sketching, drawing, and for other non-harmfull purposes.

Is there any free drawing / sketching software for macs? I would like it to have black, white, and colored brushes and it be easy to use please thanks!

what are some special art pencils for Drawing/sketching? I take art classes at my school, and my art teacher, says that it would be better if i use different art pencils instead of my regular #2 pencil. Well i need a list of good drawing pencils with the price. I need art pencils that are dark and not to pricey. Thank you. :)

Does anybody have any tips on drawing and sketching? Okay like, I really love to draw but I'm not as good as some other people and I wanted to know if any one has some tips on drawing and sketching? Drawing is one of my favorite hobbies.

Where can i get payed for drawing/sketching/designing tattoos? I'd like to make some money from drawing or designing, and work from home, how would i go about doing this? or are there any websites i can submit artwork to?

Any medical job/profession which includes visual arts (drawing, sketching) ? I'm wondering if there are any careers out there in the medical field which mix visual arts and science. College advice about it is also appreciated. Thanks!!!

Are there any art colleges in India that offer a 1 year diploma in drawing, sketching and painting? If yes, which ones? P.S. I see I'm getting a yes or no answer and that is not the kind of answer I'm expecting.

What is the best and most affordable sketching/drawing paper and pencils for a beginner? I just started drawing a few days ago. It's a brand new hobby for me, and I am definitely in the early learning stages. I will need a lot of practice, so I want to know about finding the best and most practical paper and pencils for my sketches. Where paper is concerned, I need to be able to do a lot of revisions without sacrificing the integrity of the texture. Also, what about erasers? I am a completely novice, and have never had an art class in my life.

I'm NOT the best at drawing & sketching so, I'm looking for someplace where I can design clothes online- free.? I'm NOT the best at drawing & sketching so, I'm looking for someplace where I can design clothes online- free of charge OR someplace that doesn't charge an arm and leg. Can anybody provide me with any information?

Questions on drawing/sketching still life/portraits etc. etc.? Hi. I've just started learning sketching, and I find it really hard to produce long, neat, straight and natural lines when I do cross hatching. ): Also, I take forever to just draw one simple drawing, say shading a sphere or something like that... And i find it difficult to draw natural shadows! )): Any tips? Please dont just gimme a link... Thanks ):

Are there any easy techniques to drawing/ sketching life-like hair? Im doing on project on hair for GCSE and i can piant hair fairly well but its plain drawings and sketches that never look as good, so any tips would be really great Thanks XXX

What kind of oil pastels/pencils are good for sketching, drawing, coloring? I was at Micheals today and realize how much I miss drawing cause I use to draw all the time! Now I don't really know...im thinking of making a portrait. Should i get the pencil ones or the real pastel ones?

Is it necessary to be good in drawing and sketching in order to be a fashion designer? Is it necessary to be good in drawing and sketching in order to be a fashion designer? I want to be a fashion designer but I'm not that good in drawing and sketching.

what is the difference really between drawing and sketching? Aren't they the same thing? or is it that sketching is a quick draw or doodle, and drawing is an artwork thats taken a lot of time and effort? Crap, I think I answered my own question, but I wanna hear what others say.

Where would be the best place to buy drawing/drafting pencils for sketching/drawing? Well, I'm an artist, and i need to know of a place where i can buy certain sketching pencils. They have to have 4h to 9h lead type. Oh, and i don't like ordering stuff from the internet so it's got to be a place i can drive to. Can anyone help me out?

Anyone know any drawing/sketching contest I can enter for cash prizes? Any contest will do...i just don't know where to look and im trying to get sum $$$$ lol....Thanx :)

Any tips on how to get better at drawing/sketching? i've only drawn two different people and i want to get better at it. here's my stuff on deviant art... please help =) http://lovestolaugh.deviantart.com/ thanks if anyone answers! =D

What are some good materials for sketching/drawing? I have got some good HB pencils, a sketch book and kneaded erasers. As of right now im doing portraits and such... what are some good tips/materials and books i can get to help me out?

How do I improve my freehand drawing skills/sketching skills? Normally when I practise drawing, I don't worry about my speed. I worry more about getting contour accurate and the tones. So often i am taking from half an hour to 2 hours drawing an object in different lighting conditions. Should I keep going like this or should i do more timed/quicker drawings if i want to improve freehand drawing skills, ones i can do quickly like a sketch?

What further education course could I do if I am good a sketching and drawing, but not good on the computer? I live in Sydney, have a passion for drawing and sketching and do not know what I can do with it as a career or what courses I can do. most visual arts courses etc include the computer, im not interested in the computer side of the course, help

Whats the best computer for drawing and sketching? I want to start drawing on my computer but I don't know which one is the best for me.

Whats the different between drawing and sketching paper ? For my drawing class my teacher says we will need to get 18" X28" Cansons Biggie sketch pad, and 18"24" Charcoal paper/ or drawing paper. I found the biggie sketch pad paper, but couldn't find the charcoal paper, so I was looking for "drawing paper" But what exactly is drawing paper as opposed to sketch paper ?

Am Lost. Drawing/sketching journal recommendation for my friend? Hi, my friend is interested in drawing cartoons. I don't know anything about this field and am lost whether to get a drawing pad or a sketching pad for that purpose? The difference? Also, I would like a combination of lines and blank pages so he could make notes as well. Thank you so much for your recommendations. Really, really appreciate it. PS: Looking for the best quality product.

is there a job you can get by drawing/sketching graffiti?!? i have started thinking about getting a job and i want to do something i enjoy, and i love sketching/drawing graffiti . .

Ok, so I'm wanting to redevelop my art skills. I used to be very good at drawing/sketching and painting? But in high school, I moved to a place with no art class. I've tried to redevelop these skills on my own, but it just isn't doing it for me. How else could I get my art back on??

Is drawing or sketching of a photograph a type of primary source? I am currently doing an essay on The Daintree Rainforest. I can't go there to take photographs and I don't know anyone who has been there. Could someone please give me some ideas on obtaining a primary source? If I draw or sketch a photograph, will it consider as a primary source?

how can i start adding color into my sketching/drawing? i figure i'm pretty good and want to see where my art can take me but i've fallen short in terms that i only draw in pencil so i'm not sure how to apply that with or add color to that.

are there any websites that really help you with sketching/ drawing that you know about? Please? I really want to improve my drawing! I want a website that has tutorials and helpful tips! thanks!

How to become better at drawing freehand/sketching? When I was a kid I was really creative and used to draw a lot. However, I wouldn't say my artistic ability is above average in any way. Possibly even a little below average :] How is it that some people are just natural artists? Practice? Observation? Can some people just draw and others just can't? I'd like to learn to draw better on my own, not just make copies of existing images. Can anyone offer tips or advice? I have no idea where to start. All my drawings look childish.

How can l get really good at Visual Arts? Like drawing and sketching.? Help! I am really bad at drawing and stuff like that. Any ways on how l can get better?

What are some good ways you can practice drawing or sketching in hopes of being a tattoo artist? im in the learning process of being a tattoo artist and is there anu books, tips, or practice i can do to achieve my goal?

Drawing/Sketching Book? Any Recommended Ones? I am looking for any sketch or drawing book that will give a few pointers and overall improve my skills as a sketcher. I am trying to get better at drawing and sketching faces, I can manage everything else but not faces. Any good books that you have found has helped you?

How do I make some extra money by drawing, and sketching, and painting? I am an aspiring artist and want to begin a career doing what I love, where do I start?

Easiest laptop for operating for drawing and sketching and editing items? I want to be a fashion designer? Heyy:) I need a tablet, or just a good laptop with a good paint program, music program, and editing programs. The best Mac, or the best Vista, or whatever. Thanks.... I want to be a fashion designer and make a portfolio and i need good programs, and good laptop.

does drawing/sketching come naturally or can you learn how to do it also? i was wondering about the arts and if u gotta have natural talent to be good at it or you can also learn how to draw, sketch, paint, etc

what is funner, easier and least expensive drawing , sketching ,or acrylic painting ?

Getting better at drawing/sketching? I am great at copying images. I love sketching and leaving my pictures black & white. Sort of the style i like. But i have downfalls.... being only able to copy is one. i can draw but my ideas are bad and sometimes i just can't put them to paper. Or i'll start sketching something original and it just doesn't look good to me. So i won't try to fix or finish it. I do tend to compare myself to better people. Which is bad. any tips or ideas on how to progress in drawing from mind and not copying other artist's work?

Is there a Difference between Drawing and Sketching? my friend has a BIG imagination! she could draw what she images I could draw something that someone else drew but i consider it sketching is there a difference?

Christmas Present - Drawing/Sketching Pencils? My brother-in-law is an artist and I was thinking about getting him some nice drawing/sketching pencils for Christmas. Any ideas or suggestions on what brand or type? ***Would really like a brand name

Art, Drawing, and Sketching tips? this trimester i am taking art. What are some tips for drawing/sketching/painting anything that has do do w/ art and different mediums? I am really interested, and would like to do very well in this class. Thank you!!!

Really good drawing/sketching tablet? I've decided to get a tablet. I'm very artistic. I am just a teenager who never took drawing classes but I gone as far as sketching still life (and believe me it's amazing :O) I've been having a lot of difficulty drawing on the computer, and yes i know some really good programs but stilll not good with mouse :( Mouse hates me Dx Anyway, would anyone recommend a really good sketching tablet? Im sort of a pro but I don't anything TOO expensive :(

Where can i find a clothing sketching/drawing template online...? I have seen them with a front profile and back profile on them and all it is a piece of paper you can doodle clothing designs onto. They may have the figures looking like thosae wooden manikins you used in art class. Please help me with this... I will choose best answer!!!

learn drawing, sketching and colouring? I want to learn drawing and sketching my age is 26 years and havn't get it any idea about but I am very keen to learn to draw, skecting and colouring . can you tell wich is the best way to start drawing , skecting and coluring make an artist or just for fun or any websit whic learn me basic things to start it

Where can I find a good magnetic drawing board? I love drawing/sketching quickly and then erasing it. I prefer drawing boards to drawing on the comp or on paper. I know magnetic drawing boards are normally sold for young children but does anyone know if there are upgraded versions of it? (like with smaller magnetic bits so the picture isn't so blurry). Or are there alternatives? Please tell me if you know anything ! Thanks x

What is a good drawing application I can download and use my Bamboo tablet with? I just received a Wacom Bamboo Pen & Touch Tablet and i'm really into graphic design so i would like to get a decent drawing/sketching application for my pc so i can do everything i want to. Anything free would be preferred.

I want to know about any drawing/ sketching contests running in India? I like sketching and would like to participate in any competitions/ contest wherein I can display my art. Please let me know of any contest involving cartoons, funny characters, other innovative things

Could you name a few good quality brands of Pencils for drawing and sketching? Thanks!

how can i start my sketching by my own,please suggest me any beggeners lesson or any good site? i have a deep urge to learn drawing, sketching and paintings. but i believe that i am not very imaginative.also can you suggest me any exercises to improve my imagination power and creativity.your suggestions will be great help to me.thanks

What is the difference between drawing and sketching?

what are some things that i'd enjoy drawing/sketching? i drew an evil clown yesterday and it came out really good, and i showed it to my friends and like yea lol they said it looked great, and i drew a rose and it came out awesome wot r some other similiar things that i would enjoy drawing?

whats the best career to choose after graduation?? i m good in sketching(drawing)pls give details? i hav interest in the feild of art and craft,.. i can do them good too.. i am also interested in computer programming.

I want to know d dance classes,sketching,drawing,etc available to be taught by professionals in Bangalore? I want to know d dance classes,sketching,drawing,etc available to be taught by professionals in Bangalore?

How can I get started with drawing/sketching without taking an art class? Since I do not have the time to take an art class, are there any self-directed methods you recommend? What are the best materials to start with? Does anyone know of any good instructional books or websites?

What are some things that I should try drawing/sketching? I would like to try some new things.

Can you give me any tips for drawing/sketching? I mean people if you want to get technical. I just need some tips for drawing hair, shading, clothes... you know stuff like that. I want my drawings to be realistic.

What is a good way to get started drawing, sketching, etc.?

Do you have to be good at drawing/sketching to attend a life class?

Is there any difference between sketching from a drawing or sketching from a picture ? Which process is easier for you?

Where to find online models on the net for sketching and drawing? Hello All, I have once went past this site that offers models (not those in fashion shows) which do several poses at different angles. Those models have varying ages, sizes, weights and heights to cater to the need of that artist. However, i have lost the site and i have to do a very important project dealing with figure drawing. I really hope someone could provide me with a URL to those sites. From what i could recall, that site offers both non-nude and nude models, a green background colour and different sets of clothing, actions and poses. Hope to hear from someone A.S.A.P. Regards, budding artist

is drawing and sketching all about lines and shading? i've recently sketched a few things since I was feeling artistic one day, and realize I need to practice more, but is it all about lines and shading? And what kinds of things do you draw?

is there a diffrence bewteen drawing pads and sketching pads? whenever i buy a pad to draw on i always get a sketch pad but i was wondering if there is a diffrence bewteen the paper because its all about the toothyness and thickness of the paper and color but does the drawing and sketching on the front of the book make a diffrence and i have some tracing paper i bought but i cant think of what to use it for, i traced a few pictures and that helped a little but i wanna get some ideas so i dont just waste it because it was expensive :D

What are some colleges or places in london to learn sketching and drawing? ok so my friends think that i make very good sketches and drawings and i really love to make such things and want to learn more about it but i want to take any college or watever the place called to learn making sketches and drawings. plz suggest me any such colleges in LONDOn THANKS IN ADVANCE thanx casper, actually i live in london

Do You Have To Be Good At Drawing And Sketching To Do Graphic Design? What other skills do you need for graphic design?

Difference between drawing and sketching? i noe that this has been answered before, but i want to confirm and ask, is it true that when drawing you don't usually repeat the same strokes (except when shading)? And sketching is a rough design for the size and ration of the object.

What are some good online resoures for learning on shading, and making objects look real for sketching/drawing What are some good online resoures for learning on shading, and making objects look real for sketching/drawing?

Where can you take sketching/drawing classes in wichita Falls, Texas? please tell me.

What can you use for inspiration when you're drawing or sketching something?

What are some good careers/jobs that include drawing and sketching? Ive been drawing just about anything my whole life and i just started college ( in 1 month). Just wondering what some jobs are out there for me. google doesnt cut it

Is there a video or a site that shows how to shade and detail or sketching or drawing and to improve it pleas I am still a learner in sketching, and i would like to improve my shading, especially in potraits. Should you start with the eye and finish that side of the face? Any help i will appreciate. Thanks

what music is best for drawing out creativity when sketching? i need some music or bands i could listen to while drawing- music like: florence and the machine- blinding black eyed peas- meet me halfway and stuff that's just calming like instrumental music music just really brings out my creativity.

Has anyone used conte crayon for drawing and sketching? What are the advantages / disadvantages compared to other drawing materials?

Whats the best tablet to use for drawing or sketching on your computer? I heard Wacom or something was good... have any suggestions?

How do i make a animation with a pencil sketching a drawing ?? any plugin or aftereffect trick?

Drawing, sketching, painting...? Does anyone else get a block when it comes to drawing or sketching? What do you do when you know what you'd like to draw just can't put it on paper? Does anyone else get a block when it comes to drawing or sketching? What do you do when you know what you'd like to draw just can't put it on paper? I want to draw just having troubles getting started basically.

i have a patrick oxenham original sketching / drawing,how can i get it valued without paying a fortune? the picture is signed by patrick oxenham and underneath are the numbers 459/500 the drawing is a little dormouse/fieldmous sat on a large branch partly covered in moss with a little snail on top of the moss. hi well, if its a print and its worth 75 to 90 quid then thats ok by me cause i bought it on a carboot for 10p!!! thanks all for your help

websites for help with pencil drawing and sketching? Im trying to improve my people drawing skills as currently im rubbish

want to know good books on how to teach drawing & sketching?

Drawing/Sketching Classes? Where can I find drawing/sketching classes for adults in borivili(mumbai) India preferably in and around Shimpoli/Kastur Park ? For Saturday & Sunday Mornings only.

Drawing and Sketching tips...? this trimester i am taking art. What are some tips for drawing/sketching/painting anything that has do do w/ art and different mediums? I am really interested, and would like to do very well in this class. Thank you!!!

please answer this about Drawing/sketching!!!? I need some tips on sketching things on a note pad. I really want to be able to draw well...any suggestions?

Is it 'wrong' to smudge a pencil drawing when sketching with your finger?

Any good drawing tips for drawing fashion sketches? I really want to be a fashion designer and I have been drawing sketches, but I was wondering if anyone knew any good sites that have tips on how to draw the model and his/her face... I also need some cool ways to draw different fabrics and lace and other things.....

Enumerate the procedure/method of sketching Oblique drawing?