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Sketching takes exercising and practice. Learn different sketching techniques to get started with this free drawing video series.

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  1. During sketching exercises, it is important to concentrate on what you see. Get more sketching tips with advice from an artist in this free instructional drawing video.

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  2. Materials for sketching exercises include a sketch book and pencil. Learn about other materials for sketching with advice from an artist in this free instructional drawing video.

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  3. A sketch book is an artist's most valued tool. Learn why sketch books are so important with advice from an artist in this free instructional drawing video.

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  4. Blind contour sketch exercises will force you to concentrate on the subject matter and not your drawing. Learn how to properly draw a blind contour with advice from an artist in this free instructional drawing video.

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  5. When sketching, the negative space is as important as the positive space. Learn how to sketch the negative space with advice from an artist in this free instructional drawing video.

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  6. A basic contour sketch exercise uses only lines with no shadows. Learn more about contour sketches with advice from an artist in this free instructional drawing video.

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Drawing and sketching refers to two dimensional pieces of art made by marking on a surface with a variety of mediums. Drawing tools can include graphite pencils, pen and ink, colored pencils, charcoals, chalk, and pastels. It is the most foundational skill an artist possesses. The practice of drawing and sketching as an art form became widely popular in fifteenth century Europe when paper became generally available. The famous journal of Renaissance master Leonardo Da Vinci contains hundreds of sketches, brainstorms, and observations, which inspire draftsmen today. Almost every form of imaginable art involves some level of drawing or sketching. Drawing is more about seeing than hand-eye coordination. In this free instructional drawing video series, an artist will explain the importance of sketching and keeping a sketch book. Learn about different sketching exercises, like blind contours, negative space, and basic contours. Being comfortable with sketching freely is the foundation for all other art forms. Anyone can learn to sketch with these tips and demonstrations.

 
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