Instead, simply shade using your favorite drawing utensil and build the drawing up this way. In this exercise, do not drawing a single line. Usually when drawing we begin sketching the outline of the object we are drawing. And, don’t forget to focus on looking at what you are drawing as much as the drawing itself. I would also suggest doing some where you draw the negative space more realistically. First try using a solid marking as shown above to create a very flat looking finished product. In this exercise you will be drawing the space around the object, negative space, rather than the object itself. 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. You should begin to notice improvement in your line quality as become more confident with your drawing. Increase the time again to 2 minutes after you have completed about 10 drawings at 40 seconds. Make sure you keep drawing like you were when you only had 20 seconds. You want to be bold with these drawings and forget about the “mistakes” that you are making. Yes 20 seconds! Repeat the 20 second drawings about 10 times and increase the timer to 40 seconds. The first drawings you only have 20 seconds to complete.
Blind contour drawing exercises series#
You will be doing a series of drawings here, so make sure you have plenty of paper and a timer on hand. In this exercise you want to get as much information down on the paper in short amount of time. As you do more blind contour line drawings you will get better and begin seeing some wonderful, fluid lines.Įxample from – the one on the right is an example of tighter more expressive execution The idea here is to train your hand and eyes to work in unison. Again, I use a pen in this exercise and try to coordinate your hand and eyes to work together, recording the lines as your eyes follow them. 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. 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.
Blind contour drawing exercises free#
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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