How To Learn To Draw – Simple Beginner’s Guide

How do I start learning to draw?

It’s never too late to start! Begin by setting a goal and making an action plan. It doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, just do it! Try some exercises, watch tutorials on Youtube or read books about how to improve your skills. Then enjoy watching yourself improving step by step.

First of all read this post for some advice: How to get better at drawing?

Drawing is a lifetime process, so keep practicing and improving yourself.

There’s no limit to getting better at drawing. You can become as good as you want if you just enjoy the process and appreciate your own achievements!

Is it hard to learn how to draw digitally?

It’s not harder than learning traditional painting. It takes time but after some practice, everything becomes easier and more intuitive.

Try doing different styles of tutorials like speed paints, step-by-step, tips, and tricks and you’ll see that digital art isn’t actually a mysterious thing (digital artists are only trying to make things more complicated sometimes…).

But there’s always a chance of not understanding some tutorial style.

What are the 5 basic skills of drawing?

1. Drawing basic shapes
2. Composition
3. Perspective
4. Values
5. Shading/Detailing

How to improve hand drawing skills?

You can try some basic exercises to get good sketching habits: 100 heads, 1-hour sketch, or maybe 1 minute -of drawing…? Check this post for more information about it!

Also, you can practice with textures and different materials like pens, markers, charcoal, etc.: How to improve your drawing skills with markers?

What I should do if my pencil drawings look messy?

It’s a very common problem for beginners to have shaky lines while doing quick sketches because of the lack of practice and low confidence in results. Try working slower or take a break from drawing if you feel tired and stressed.

I’ll recommend doing some warm-up exercises before you start a project because that helps to prepare your hand for the upcoming work.

Remember that drawing is a form of art where you do it from inside instead of outside! So never compare yourself with any other artist if your line feels shaky or unstable. Be confident in every step you make!

Is drawing a natural talent or learned?

I would say that drawing is a talent in most meanings of this word. You can learn and improve, but it’s a natural ability for some people. If you’re not sure about your answer just ask yourself – do you have the desire to draw? Do you enjoy making sketches or painting on the go? If yes then most likely drawing comes from inside of you!

How long does it take to get good at drawing?

It depends on how much time you want to dedicate to learning and practicing.

In my opinion, there’s no limit to getting better, so I recommend staying open-minded and motivated person with patience because if your trying hard then certainly you’ll see good results over time!

Do I need special materials to learn how to draw?

You can start with the most simple supplies like pencils, pens, and markers. It’s good that they are cheap, but also don’t forget about learning some basic techniques.

You can easily find what materials artists use for their projects on Youtube or Pinterest. So be creative and try new things because every tool has its own artistic purpose!

What is the best way to improve drawing skills?

There’s no universal answer for this question since it depends on your goals, resources (time&money) and practice strategy.

If you’re looking for online tutorials then you should know that there are different types of them: speed paints, step-by-step, tips/tricks, etc. Try switching between them to find the best match for your style.

I hope that you’ll find it useful and interesting! Good luck with improving your drawing skills.

Is drawing good for your brain?

There are many studies that provide information about how art therapy or drawing benefits the human brain. You can read more about it here.

How to draw realistic hands?

It’s not an easy subject even for professional artists, but I’m sure you’ll get used to it after some practice!

Try these tutorials: How to Draw Realistic Hands – Easy Method, Ultimate Guide To Drawing Realistic Hands With Pencil, and How to draw a hand with a pencil step by step.

What programs do you use to make digital drawings?

I personally prefer painting on Affinity Photo because of its wide spectrum of tools and high-quality results. You can also try Krita or Photoshop if they suit your needs better.

How many hours a day should you practice drawing?

I usually dedicate 2-4 hours per day to practicing drawing and sketching. However, it all depends on your schedule and preferences so try to do what’s more convenient for you.

Can you learn to draw from YouTube videos?

Sure! There are a lot of different videos about drawing on Youtube. It’s a really great place for inspiration and learning new techniques.

Check out these channels: Drawing With Jazza, Proko, Draw So Cute, and How To Draw And Paint.

Is it possible to learn how to draw just from books?

Yes, but that depends on your level of knowledge about the subject before you decide to start working with texts alone.

I personally like watching step-by-step because you can see how art materials work together and what exact technique an artist uses for making a strong compositions or appealing color combinations.