5 BEGINNER Drawing Exercises to IMPROVE Fast (Do these First!), by KeshArt on YouTube. 6 min 17 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 17 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 6
What you need
Steps
Warm up with lines. Draw a row of straight lines across the page, keeping them evenly spaced and parallel. Then try long single strokes instead of short scratchy ones.
Practise basic shapes. Draw rows of circles, squares and triangles, trying to keep each one the same size and clean at the edges.
Combine shapes. Build simple objects from two or three shapes, like a house from a square and triangle or a face from an oval and circles.
Draw rounded forms. Sketch spheres and soft blobs, then shade one side to suggest a light source and make them look 3D.
Break objects into shapes. Pick a real object nearby and lightly block it in with circles, squares and ovals before adding any detail.
Repeat the set daily for a week, spending about two to three minutes on each exercise.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your lines light at first so you can adjust shapes without heavy erasing.
Draw from your shoulder and elbow for long lines, not just your wrist, to get smoother strokes.
Do not rush the warm-up. Five minutes of lines and shapes makes later drawing much steadier.
Questions
How long should I practise each day?
About 10 to 15 minutes is enough for this set. Short daily sessions beat one long session a week.
Do I need special pencils or paper?
No. A normal pencil and any paper work fine. A sketchbook just keeps your practice in one place.
When will I see progress?
Most people notice steadier lines and cleaner shapes after a week or two of daily practice.
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