Learn How To Draw By Sharpening Your Observation Skills

by: MichaelDale
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Is it true when a person says that they can't draw?

In reality, most people draw each and every day.

The function of drawing is to make marks onto paper or another surface. These marks will show ideas and information. Communication with these marks is usually done with writing or pictures.

"If you are capable of writing... you are equally capable of drawing"

The same skills are used in writing and drawing.

You don't think about what you are doing when you write...

* You are forming lines

* You are drawing circles

* You are creating curves

Writing becomes an instinctive act because you were taught from an early age. Because you have been writing for so long it becomes natural.

When you draw exactly the same skills are being used...

* You can use a series of lines to draw a house

* You use a combination of curves to draw a face

This means that you can learn to draw. The only thing stopping you is that it will take your time and effort to develop your drawing skills.

Take a pen or pencil and challenge yourself to draw a cat or a dog. Don't be too concerned if the result isn't too good. Your drawing could appear very different from what you would expect.

Because you already think that you can't draw there is no surprise.

However, it could surprise you to learn that many artists would struggle to get an exact likeness.

When you learn to draw, the real challenge is to improve your observation skills.

Take a closer look at a cat and dog. Look at the head...

* See the shape of the head

* See how the ears are placed on top

* See the eyes

* Look at the nose

Soon you will have a strong and clear picture in your mind...

"Now, you will see a sudden improvement when you draw the next dog or cat picture"

About the Author

Using simple and easy first steps Michael Dale helps you expand your painting and drawing skills with your free drawing lesson and learn to paint watercolors course.  

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