Sketching (III)

A sketch is not designed to be a detailed drawing that gets every element perfect. It captures the essentials of the subject – the overall form and perspective, a sense of volume, movement, and feeling. The sketch may also include the suggestion of light and shade.

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Sketching (II)

When you’re beginning to learn to draw, picking up a pencil is generally the first thing you do. But, that’s where many of us stop; we learn how to doodle, but don’t go beyond the basics. If you’re unfamiliar with drawing with a pencil—beyond stick figures or scribbles—there are sketch techniques that you need to know.

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