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Learn how to enjoy drawing (again) - Beginners guide, Inspiration
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items I love drawing, it brings me joy and peace... I think everyone should feel what I do when I draw. That's why I decided to gather everything I know here in this list.
Even if you're a pro or new to creating art, I am sure there will be something you m...
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I can't find inspiration :(
I am totally clueless
I need some improvement
I can't find inspiration :(
I get it, you're stuck in an art block! But don't be discouraged, here's some help!
Amazing inspiration can be found outside!
Go out, find a cute coffee shop where you feel comfortable and draw people in movement. Do quick drawings, you don't have time for details because people are moving. Draw one after another drawing, you will l...
Best Coffeeshops Near Me - March 2025: Find Nearby …
Again, same thing as the coffee shop, go outside to a nearby park and draw things in movement! From leaves to people, anything you see!
Park
Explore your home page and make Pinterest boards!
This is so much fun and honestly makes the world of a difference for me!
Just draw whatever you think it's pretty, it doesn't matter if it's a slice of a cake or a face!
Pinterest
Reward yourself with a new art book!
There's always good tips and ideas in it!
Best Drawing Books for Artists: 20 Books to Learn How to Draw
Maybe explore a new art medium? Try painting or try doing colourful crayon paintings. Changing what you're used to can help you explore and test your abilities.
Watercolor, paint, charcoal, crayons, collage...
Participate in some art challenge! There's tons of different ones online, they give you good motivation to draw!
There's also art competitions you can join so maybe the prize can be your motivator! ;)
70+ Fun Art Challenges You Must Try
I am totally clueless
If you are just getting started and have no idea how to draw, this section is for you!
For starters you will need a HB pencil, please don't use mechanical pens or pens in general you will just get frustrated.
Get any pencil literally, it doesn't matter yet.
Amazon.com: Hb Pencil
Don't be afraid of "bad art"!
ANY ART IS GOOD ART
If you're creating something that's the most important, that's how you learn, improve, experiment...
Let yourself be free when drawing and ENJOY IT
Bad Drawing Days
Learn shapes!
As stupid as it sounds you don't know your geometry... Look at those shapes in different lighting, take a close look at how those shadows move.
It can be repetitive and boring but it's crucial!
3D Shapes—Complete List with Free …
Start recognizing shapes in the object you're drawing. LOOK AT THE PICTURE OR THE OBJECT! It's very important to LOOK, our brains can visualize what we want them too, you just need to know what you're looking at.
When you learn your basic shapes, yo...
What are Examples of Geometric Shapes in Real Life?
PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! Practice makes perfect, the more you draw the more comfortable you will feel!
Set a goal to draw one thing a day! Anything you want, just draw
AND LOOK AT REFERENCES! The more you look the more you'll notice the details, ...
Sketch daily!
Take a look at what's around you, draw random objects you see!
Start by looking closely, recognize the shapes on the object, then draw the basic shape with the shadow. After that try and add details.
Random stuff around the house
Tracing is maybe considered "cheating" in the art world, but in my opinion it's a great technique to perfect your lines, and maybe work on your shading without worrying about the small details you can't seem to get right.
It's always fun to trace, we...
Tracing!?
Don't put pressure on yourself! Drawing is supposed to be fun and relaxing!
It's normal to get frustrated and be nitpicky about your drawings, but always remember the point CREATING ART AND HAVING FUN!
HAVE FUN
I need some improvement
You know what you're doing, but you just want to improve here and there! Hope you find what you're looking for!
Amazing pigment, wide range of colors, probably the best price-quality ratio.
Great for improving blending and color-matching.
Faber-Castell Color Pencils
I recommend using watercolor paper for any type of drawing, because of the texture it has and how thick it is. Your color will blend easier and look smoother.
Amazon.com: Watercolor Notebooks
If you do pencil drawings, make sure you understand the range of pigment your pencils have. I recommend buying H, 3B and HB pencils because with them you can achieve the widest range of shadows and shades. If you do croquis, in my opinion 8B and 9B g...
Understanding HB PENCIL GRADES - What you NEED …
If you're having trouble drawing people and faces in general, i recommend you "study" anatomy.
I know that sounds boring but you don't have to study from a book, just look at yourself or a skull and you will realize which parts are in front and whic...
How to Draw a Portrait - Drawing Academy
Just some additional recommendations for books about anatomy.
You can find something similar in your local bookstores and even art or thrift stores.
Amazon.com: Anatomy Books For Artists
If you're struggling with textures, try to take a really close look at them and imagine those textures as lines, lines you're supposed to later draw. It sounds a bit abstract but with a lot of practice you will be able to see those "lines and shapes"...
Texture Drawing: Tips on How to Draw Textures - Fine Art Tutorials
And of course if you're struggling with movement, composition, shading, that means it's time to go back to the basics.
It's most likely that you just didn't learn proper basics, but no worries, I have a section on this list for beginners. So just scr...
Basics - drawings for beginners