With some simple drawing tutorials, it isn't difficult to learn basic drawing techniques. Simply purchase some sketching and drawing supplies and you will be creating great natural science sketches in no time.
Supplies You Will Need:
Artist paper
Pencil
Eraser
Pen and ink
1. Choose a comfortable location. Light an overpriced candle. Place a nature CD in repeat mode, so there will be no need to get up and change your music for the next few hours.
2. Adjust the lighting so that one light falls on your paper and another light source highlights your specimen.
3. Study the specimen to become familiar with it. Turn it slowly and look for its best angle. Now examine it closer under a hand lens.
4. Begin a line drawing in pencil. This is your sketch. Create short, whispery strokes, blocking in the entire drawing. Constantly check accuracy of the negative spaces (the area around the specimen). When at all possible, draw to scale (actual size).
5. Plan carefully so that you do not run off of the paper. Do not try to compensate for the loss of room on the paper and change the accuracy of the drawing to fit a piece of paper.
6. Work the entire page, slowly adding detail. Do not concentrate on one area of the specimen. The subject should emerge on the paper slowly and accurately. This line drawing should be beautiful and simple. It will stand on its own after inked in.
7. Draw over the pale pencil lines with your chosen pen and ink medium. Pause for the ink to dry before any attempt to erase the underdrawing. When the ink has set, erase all hints of the pencil lines so that the viewer will be impressed with your virtuosity with what can be a difficult, unforgiving medium to master.
 | Keep full-sized versions of these essential sketching supplies at home and tuck smaller-sized ones in your bag so you can sketch anywhere, anytime. |
 | It's not difficult to learn how to sketch people, landscapes or your favorite items around the house. With the right basic supplies and techniques, you will be sketching like a pro in no time. |
 | Art pencils have cores made from powdered graphite (not lead) fired with clay. The type of graphite used in artist pencils is relatively soft and malleable and was mistakenly thought to be a form of lead when first discovered. |
When learning to draw for your design projects, it's important for you to create and organize your composition in your mind before taking your pencil to paper. It helps to ask yourself specific questions in order to strive for visual balance. |
Drawing is a relaxing and fun hobby for anyone willing to take the time to learn it, step by step. Just let yourself go and sketch, concentrating on what you're drawing. It is important to think positively, and not be too hard on yourself. |
