Art: Sketching

Sketching is drawing vaguely or roughly. Sketching can be used in art or to just get an idea of how something will look. Sketching is used in business, too. Someone might draw a sketch of how a product, building, or other concept might look. Sketching is also a good warm-up for drawing or painting.





Links to drawings:

• keyboard
• blossoms
• fruit
• shoes

7 Helpful Tips:

1. Brainstorm what you will draw.
   
2. Start drawing. This may take a while, take your time. You want this to look good and neat, especially if you're presenting your work.
3. Start with light small strokes with your pencil.
   
4. Focus on getting the perfect shape. Always erase and make sure you are content with the first shape. The shape is the foundation of your sketch!
   
5. Keep at it! Keep adding details. Start adding inner shapes. Make sure they are to scale.
   
6. Always draw lightly. Small strokes with your pencil will ensure that you make your line go the way or the shape you want it.
7. Show your work and be proud.