Bring out that talent in you.

Do you love to draw? Are you fascinated with art works? Do you ever dream of being an artist? Then step into the world of arts. You can do it anytime, anywhere! If you are bored and looking for something to make use of your idle time, say on a weekend, holiday, vacation and what not; and you have what it takes to be an artist, you can start learning now and create a portfolio of your own. Tap that hidden talent and enjoy what your creative mind tells you and let that hand of yours execute your expression.

The interest got you here. The strong desire would definitely lead you somewhere. Practice would make you better each day. Patience will drive you to achieve something you thought you never would. How does holding an exhibit appeal to you?  Making your home a gallery of your creation? Earning extra cash from your art works? You can always start with your friends, family and colleagues. But before cramping yourself with all these, free your mind of distracting thoughts. Do not over crowd your mind with ideas. Take one step at a time. Relax, enjoy and get the feel of what your hands can create. Set your goals, focus and have an eye for details.

Getting Started

Let us get into the basics and get that fingers all worked out. This is very important as we would want to focus on your grip with a pencil and practice control with even pressure on each line.

Draw a series of lines on 2" x 3 1/2" space on your sketch pad. Focus on your grip controlling it with even pressure as you run your pencil from end to end. Keep on practicing until you see the lines even and straight.

Draw a series of lines on a 2" x 3 1/2" space on your sketchpad and practice on vertical lines. Again, just keep your sketch pad steady; let your hand do the flexing and do not adjust your sketch pad for the convenience of it.

Draw a series of lines on a 2" x 3 1/2" space on your sketchpad and practice on diagonal lines from left going up to the right.

Draw a series of lines on a 2" x 3 1/2" space on your sketchpad and practice on diagonal lines again but this time from a different direction.

Practice these exercises everyday until you get comfortable drawing the lines in different angles. You may combine exercises 1 and 2; exercises 3 and 4 or you can combine all of them. Practice over time makes you perfect.

Next posting will focus on freehand drawing. Be sure to come back for the next lesson.