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After watching many youtube videos, the one that actually helped me was this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ufz75UvHs&t=1185s Tldw: Do an extreme version of agile for getting better. E.g, do 1 minute sketches of a cup 12 times, trying different variations, and understand WHY some variations worked and some didn't. After experimenting, see how other people did it. And do it again. I used to hate drawing, but after…
After watching many youtube videos, the one that actually helped me was this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ufz75UvHs&t=1185s Tldw: Do an extreme version of agile for getting better. E.g, do 1 minute sketches of a cup 12 times, trying different variations, and understand WHY some variations worked and some didn't. After experimenting, see how other people did it. And do it again. I used to hate drawing, but after…
In what ways did your world view change?
Although I consider myself a hack, my family and friends think I have some God Given drawing talent. Not true I tell them, anyone can draw well. You just need this book and practice. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive, 4th Edition https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B005GSYXU4&preview=new... This is probably the best book I have come across and it took me from stick figures to what my family con…
Although I consider myself a hack, my family and friends think I have some God Given drawing talent. Not true I tell them, anyone can draw well. You just need this book and practice. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive, 4th Edition https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B005GSYXU4&preview=new... This is probably the best book I have come across and it took me from stick figures to what my family con…
Try this project:
Take a sheet of paper and divide the space into 2 equal halves. In one half make a collage of black and white images. No color - this is important. Try to fill the space if you can.
Once done, get a pencil, eraser and ruler. Your job is to copy the collage into the other half as accurately as possible.
To do this, measure where every point is on the collage - any place where 2 edges come to a point, then plot that point in your working space. With or without the ruler, copy the edges. Then focus on how dark or light the part of the collage you’re copying is and replicate that.
After awhile you will find you’ll want throw away the ruler and do it by eye. Try it. You will find yourself drawing much better.
Some tips: you have to use pencil and paper. A screen is going to throw you off. You can always try it on a second or third attempt of this project.
This one project literally took my art mark from a failing grade to 85%, and everyone after swore I had a gift. It’s not a gift. It’s just a skill that develops with hours of practice.
[1] https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-draw-from-beginner-to-ma...
Background: I've studied graphic design, illustration and fine art before becoming a software dev. The only right answer, unless you enjoy drawing for its own sake and don't mind learning for at least 6 months before you're any good, is to hire someone from fiverr or some other similar service. Creative work has plummeted in price and gone up 10x in quality over the past 15 years. You can find someone to do illustrat…
I want to express my ideas through sketches. I don't need very realistic art. People on Fiverr won't be able to express my ideas. I need to sketch them first. Also, drawing is a good way to understand my own ideas better. Same for writing.
1. draw, the more the better.
2. practice fundamentals.
3. have fun.
- Lessons on drawabox.com for basics
- Digital painting lessons on ctrlpaint.com
- How to draw by S. Robertson and T. Bertling
- Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter
- Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
- Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
- Picture this by Molly Bang