The essentials for artistic drawing
If you are an artist or aspire to become an expert on artistic drawing, today it is to you that we turn. We want to talk about the drawing tools but also useful books which help to improve one’s technique. Those who still practice freehand artistic drawing deserve all our admiration, graphics and technical drawing have often led to putting aside the pleasure of using pencils and paper.
Sometimes we persist in seeking certain results without achieving them, in some cases the instrument used is the cause. Let me explain, each pencil has a particular stroke, precision and nuance, to make a drawing you need several. So if you’re using a random pencil and trying to match a portrait you’ve seen on Pinterest, know it’s going to be really tough. Having the right means completely changes the result and also reduces fatigue.
Pencils
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, having a kit with pencils of different hardness is the best thing. It gives you the opportunity to experiment with lines and strokes. Furthermore, each design is composed of thin lines, defined edges, soft shadows, in short, to have different effects you have to resort to different mines. Our advice is to take sets and not single pencils, it is much cheaper. Another very useful thing: the rubber bread to be dabbed to erase gently without damaging the sheet.
Artistic drawing: colors
The next step, but not necessarily, is the color. If you are unsure it is best to opt for pastels, which can be deleted in case of error. Maybe those watercolor, which transform with water and give a really nice watercolor effect. Another product that can be watercolored is the colored clays, to be chosen for very shaded designs, thanks to their consistency and high pigmentation. There are those who prefer instead markers and pantones, in case the advice is to choose them with quick drying, to prevent them from spreading around. Another great classic are the tempera, acrylic or oilbut they work better on canvas than on paper.
Paper and canvas for artistic design
We then move on to the support on which you will draw. Let’s start with paper: smooth or textured? That rough is indicated for i pastels and clays that emphasize the structure of the card. That smooth, instead, it allows for greater precision in the details of the drawing, and it is suitable for pen and pencil. For tempera and in general “wet” products it is better to opt for canvases, as the paper tends to be damaged or stiffen too much with drying.
Where to draw?
You will need a preferably vertical or tilting base, such as a easel. Of course, the table or desk is also fine. If you do not want to spend large sums, the best solutions are the resealable table easels and the drawing board. This tool with adjustable brightness allows you to see your drawings at their best, and has magnets that provide a stable grip. It’s perfect if you want retrace an image.
Mini drawing courses
Learning to draw requires first of all practice, a lot. It is a skill that requires hours and hours of practice and experiment. The important thing is not to be discouraged if the results do not arrive immediately at the beginning. There are several books that teach the best techniques to progress, with practical advice on grip, movements, pressure and all the factors that can help and give the best of themselves. Exercises are also often found in books.
Artistic drawing is a passion that is cultivated over time, you will soon discover that there are never too many pencils and the results are never too perfect to stop improving. For the more techies, on the other hand, the graphic design could be more tempting. What do you prefer?
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