Sketching Tips & Exercises

Series Summary

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.