10 Drawing Habits for Beginning Artists

 

10 Drawing Habits for Beginning Artists

1. Draw frequently so that drawing becomes instinctive. 2. Start with a five-minute drawing. 3. Carry a small sketchbook with you all the time. 4. Indulge yourself! Give yourself the space and time to draw what you enjoy. 5. Compare your drawing with past work and not other people’s work. 6. Remember: Nobody’s perfect. 7. Feel good when you draw. Losing yourself in a drawing is akin to meditation and provides relief from the stress of everyday life. 8. Achieve mastery of a medium or technique. 9. Understand that drawing is a journey. 10. Start drawing at home … and then start traveling.

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