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This material is a clear instruction for those who were taught in childhood: you have no talent. We will tell you where you can learn how to draw beautifully, what you need to read and watch for, and where to get inspiration from.
How to draw?
- Pencil. The simplest and most intuitive drawing tool you will need anyway. Even if you want to learn how to draw with paints, you will need a simple pencil to sketch. Not all pencils are created equal. Some are for drawing, others for drawing, and still others for everyday tasks. It is better not to choose pencils that are too hard (3H, 4H and more): they can easily scratch and tear the paper.
- Watercolor. Water-borne paint is known for its lightness, transparency and wide range of shades. However, painting with watercolors is quite difficult: you need to learn how to use its properties and have a good idea of how the paint will behave on paper. On the other hand, if you put in enough effort, you will learn to paint in one of the most impressive techniques.
- Gouache. It is a dense matte paint that is diluted with water. It is perfect for the first steps in drawing. Thanks to the dense texture of gouache, dark tones can be easily overridden by darker ones. This is very important, because then all the flaws and shortcomings can be corrected. Another good news: gouache is inexpensive.
- Pastel (dry). These crayons are used to create drawings in soft colors. Due to its texture, pastels are very easy to blend, which allows you to create beautiful transitions between shades. You should immediately prepare yourself for the fact that your fingers and the table (at least) will be stained with dust and crumbs of pastels. The finished pastel drawing is easy to lubricate, so the pigments on the paper will need to be fixed with varnish or fixative.
- Markers ("copics"). We asked the illustrator and teacher Anna Rastorgueva to tell about this relatively unknown tool to most. Because she draws with markers and does it great. We are not talking about highlighters and not about simple markers, but about alcohol markers, which, due to their basis, do not deform the paper and allow you to achieve smooth transitions between shades.
In general, the choice of topic is the second fundamental question after the choice of the material. And here it is not at all necessary to be limited to traditional genres: portrait, still life or landscape. Nowadays, everyday household sketches are gaining more and more popularity. Like Instagram photos, artists fluently capture exciting topics in their notebooks, post them on social media, and learn and communicate together. Absolutely any object can become an object of interest - from macro sketches of insects to travel diaries detailed in all details.
Anna Rastorgueva illustrator, teacher
What to read to learn how to draw?
… One of the most famous drawing books. As long-term observations show, after reading it and, importantly, following the instructions, everyone learned to draw.
… Doubters can be immediately informed: about 2 million of those who considered themselves "armless" have learned to draw from this book. For those who do not believe in their own strengths at all and think that all artists know some secret of beautiful paintings, we say: yes, there is a secret. It is hidden in this book.
… Since Robin is a teacher himself, he knows that students draw best on the pages of textbooks. This is where fantasy comes into play! Therefore, he created a book in which you can (and should) draw. And learn along the way.
I want to paint, but I have no time or money to spare
The first step can be done without much investment and effort. Download creative apps and get started now.
Tayasui Sketches. One of the most beautiful and simple applications with numerous tools will teach you how to draw in different techniques.
Bamboo Paper. Drawing tablet company Wacom has developed an app for artists. Sketches, sketches and full-fledged drawings - this program will be needed at every stage of training.
Zen Brush. This app will not help with learning, but will set you up for the right creative mood. With a brush, you can draw characteristic strokes, and the finished drawing looks like a work of art from some distant eastern country.
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We sorted out the materials, the sources of inspiration too, the books were studied, and for the laziest there are applications. It's your move - it's time to get down to business.
The main thing is to find what you really like. Go for it!
Anna Rastorgueva illustrator, teacher
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