In this exercise, look only at the subject that you are drawing and not at the paper. If you enjoy the contour line exercise, then you should certainly try this one. Also focus on looking at what you are drawing as much as the drawing itself and do not stop moving your hand when you look up. If you have never done this exercise you may find your drawings odd and “imperfect” but that is what makes them beautiful. I like to use a pen on this one to help me resist the urge of erasing mistakes. The idea here is to create a drawing where you never lift your drawing utensil from the paper. Remember, focus on looking at what you are drawing as much as the drawing itself and do not stop moving your hand when you look up.Ī Continuous Contour Line Drawing is an exercise to help us focus on the line. Drawing this way will also allow you to get your line recorded faster. Focus on drawing with your entire arm and not just your hand. Drawing vertically is a great way to loosen up your line. You should be doing most of these drawing exercises vertically if you have an easel or drawing horse. During this exercise you should notice your line becoming more loose and fluid. By drawing with your non-dominant hand you are giving yourself the opportunity to be more free with your line. Control is not always a good thing and, unless you are ambidextrous, this exercise will require you to give up much of your learned control. Give your non-dominant hand a chance to shine. Don’t fight this and allow the properties of the wire to influence your piece. This exercise will force you to focus more on the line and less on the “drawing.” The nature of the wire also makes it more difficult to create tight corners. The idea is to explore shapes and lines that you create by bending the wire. My favorite wire for this exercise is tie wire and you can get it almost any hardware store. All you need is some wire and a pair of pliers with cutters. With this exercise you are not going to be drawing at all. 8 Drawing Exercises That Every Artist Should Practiceĭecemby Rainey - artist resources, drawingĮxample from – this example has been placed on a painted acrylic background
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