Things You'll Need:
- Paper
- Pencils, pens, or other drawing tools
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Step 1
Make sure you're sitting comfortably wherever you choose to sketch. The less you fidget, the more successful your sketch will be.
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Step 2
Whether drawing from your imagination or from real life, visualize the final product. Choose the angle from which you'll be drawing and adjust your paper size and shape accordingly.
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Step 3
If drawing from real life, make sure your subject is well lit and easy to see.
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Step 4
Start drawing from the center of the image to the outside, focusing only on general shapes and lightly drawn lines.
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Step 5
As the picture starts to take form, go back and add more details in darker strokes. Repeat as necessary, and don't be afraid to use an eraser.
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Step 6
Think of your sketch as an outline for your final piece of art. You may end up tweaking your basic idea, but you should use the sketch as a guide.
