Basic Drawing

Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium.

Aspects of Drawing (Not Necessarily in Order)

• Gesture, or Sketch
• Scale, Measurement or Proportion ("Block-in")
• Line & Shape
• Perspective & Form
• Structure and Mass
• Light & Shadow
• Refinement

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External Links on Drawing

Articles & free tutorials, perfect for self study! Find free articles on the internet for further exploration of these topics.

• How to Draw Journey by Deborah Mends
• Basic Drawing Art School Online presented by the WetCanvas Community Forum, general drawing topics and basic reference advice for students
• Beginning Artist by Gary Gumble, complex drawing concepts made simple
• ​Charles Brague Drawing Course, digital download package
• At Classical Atelier Home you can learn traditional fine art on your own with free information and techniques
• Watercolor Painting.com has some great tutorials for complex idea that are extremely simplified and easy to follow