Today we will talk about different techniques. drawing with colored pencils.
WITH colored pencils insanely enjoyable to work with, partly because they are easy to manipulate and control. How you sharpen your pencil, how you hold it, and how hard you press it, determines what effect you will achieve when drawing. By using colored pencils you can create both soft combinations and dazzlingly bright realistic textures. Once you grasp the basics outlined below, you can decide which technique will give an object its unique properties. Technician in drawing with colored pencils a lot, as many effects can be achieved with their help. So the more you practice and experiment, the more potential you will see in images that inspire you.
Pressure
Drawing with colored pencils different from painting with paint, you can't just put more color on the tip to make it darker. Therefore, your main tool is the pressure when you apply color. It is best to start with a light one, this will keep the texture of the paper much longer. Over time, you will develop the mechanical skill of varying how hard you press the pencil to achieve the desired effect.
light pressure
In this area (in the picture on the left), the color was superimposed with a pencil barely touching the surface of the paper. With light pressure, the color is still transparent.
moderate pressure
Moderate pressure on the pencil creates a good base for layers (center). This is also the pressure you might want to sign your drawings with.
Strong pressure
Very hard pressure on the pencil flattens the surface of the paper, making the color really solid (right).
strokes
Every line that you make colored pencil very important - the direction, thickness and texture of the line will contribute to the creation of this or that effect. Practice different hatch types. You will notice that you have a penchant for one or two hatch types, but strokes help convey the texture and emotion of your work.
Hatching and texture You can simulate different textures by creating dot and dash patterns on paper. With the help of dots, you can even create a dense thick texture.
Hatching and movement While a group of straight lines sets the direction (in the picture on the left), a group of slightly curved lines conveys a sense of movement (on the right). Try combinations of different hatching options and, to create a more rugged, rich design. Such exercises show you how lines and strokes can be not only expressive, but also informative.
Line thickness Lines of varying thickness help create texture. These lines create a sense of volume in the drawing.
Hatching types
rounded Make circular movements with a pencil or in random order, as in the picture, or in identical rows. For a more dense coverage, as on the right side of the example, make several layers, overlapping the circles on top of each other. You can also experiment with different levels of pressure for more randomness.
rectilinear You may be more comfortable working in a straight-line style: vertical, diagonal, or horizontal, depending on your preference. Your strokes can be short and choppy or long, depending on the texture you want.
chaotic This effect is created by scratching the surface of the paper with a pencil in a random manner, creating an organic mass of color. By changing how hard you press and how long it takes to draw a line in one area, you can increase or decrease the color saturation.
Regular and cross hatching This term refers to the creation of a series of almost parallel lines. The closer the lines are to each other, the denser and darker the color. Cross hatching is created by superimposing some parallel lines on top of others, but at a different angle. You can use hatching to fill areas with a solid color or to create texture.
Smooth No matter what your favorite type of shading is, you should strive to be able to control the pencil and apply smooth, even color. I have used small circles in this example. Note: when the color is even, you can't tell which lines it was applied.
dotted This is the most mechanical type of color application, but it creates a very strong texture. Just sharpen your pencil and create small dots all over the surface. Place the dots closer together for more coverage.
Layers and shading
Anyone who paints with paints can first mix the colors on the palette and then transfer them to the canvas. Working with colored pencils, all mixing and shading of colors takes place directly on the surface of the paper. With layers, you can either get a new color or a new shade. To enhance the color, you need to apply more layers on top, and to muffle, use a complementary (contrasting) color. You can also blend the colors with a white pencil or colorless blender.
Layers The easiest way to mix colors is to apply a second coat of color directly on top of the first coat. You can do this with as many colors as you need to achieve the desired color or saturation. The key to this technique is to use light pressure, work with a sharpened pencil, and apply each layer evenly.
Polishing with a colorless blender To refresh your memory, let me remind you that polishing is a technique that requires strong pressure to bring two or more colors together and give them an even, glossy look. A colorless blender tends to darken the colors (as shown), while using a white or light colored crayon (next example) will lighten the colors and give them a hazy look.
Polishing light over dark You can also mix colors using a lighter or whiter pencil. To create an orange tint, apply a layer of red and then layer yellow on top. Remember that the dark color should always be under the light one. If you apply a dark color on top of a light color, then blending will not occur. Also try not to press too hard on the lower layers in the polished area, as if you flatten the surface of the paper too quickly, the blending result will not be as effective.
Optical mixing This method is usually used when working with pastels, the viewer sees two colors side by side, as if they are mixed. Use handwriting, strokes, stippling, or rounded scribbles to apply color, allowing each pencil to look like a small piece of string. When viewed as a whole, lines of different colors merge and look like one mass. This is a very lively and new mixing method that will captivate your audience.
This article is intended for beginners, that is, for those who are going to start learning something new, since any road begins with the first step. Just start and take your time trying to enjoy the process of mastering your drawing skills! Watercolor painting is both enjoyable and a bit challenging. It all depends on your approach. Watercolor is one of the most versatile genres of painting, in which you can paint almost everything: from realistic concrete images to abstraction and impressionism. Beginners are advised not to start with the idea of creating a masterpiece, but with small steps, gradually and slowly.
Before you feel completely comfortable with watercolors, you will have to paint a lot. Don't give up if your first attempts aren't as successful as you'd like. Mastering the technique of watercolor requires a lot of effort and time, but it's worth it!
So, let's begin!
Steps
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Read books and articles on watercolor and try them for new ideas. Watch videos on YouTube and other portals to learn more about watercolor painting techniques. After that, try to draw something that you really like. An interesting type of painting is Sumi-E or Japanese ink painting, which transforms beautifully into watercolor drawings.
- Many instructors begin their courses by teaching the wet-brush-on-wet-paper technique, but it is preferable to start with the most common technique, wet-brush-on-dry paper.
- If you're using quality embossed watercolor paper (such as Arches), don't throw away the sketches or bad paintings you made on it. You can always paint over them again with acrylic or gouache, or use it as a backdrop for a pastel painting. This paper will also look better whatever you draw on it, and if you draw something pretty, your painting will last longer and won't turn yellow.
- Watercolor paints are produced in various forms: in tubes, in the form of a pencil or in cuvettes. There are also watercolor crayons. This article used watercolor from tubes.
- Try to find the type of paper that suits your painting style. Different types of paper have different characteristics. Arches paper is free from most of the disadvantages and is the most versatile, even allowing you to wash off the watercolor image, dry it and reuse it.
- If you are using paint in pans, do not throw them away after the paint runs out. You can always reuse the cuvettes by filling them with paint from tubes, after thoroughly washing them, and you will have the opportunity to fill the cuvettes with your favorite colors, without being guided by the standard sets in which the cuvettes are supplied.
- Do not buy the most expensive paper or natural sable brushes. You can spend a large amount of money on a purchase, but it is not necessary! Quality synthetic brushes, a small palette with good paint (artist paint is better than student paint) and 300g/m² cold-pressed paper is most suitable for beginners. Buy a few consumables to start with and gradually buy more as needed.
- Cuvette sets are handy for painting outdoors or on the go. The paints in them are not easy to mix in large volumes, but they are very useful for working with a wet brush on dry paper. For travelling, it is best to choose a medium to large pointed tip brush, which is included in the ditch kits. However, to draw fine details, you will need a smaller brush. For sketching while traveling, studying or lunch breaks, a pocket block of watercolor paper is suitable. Some kits (such as Winsor & Newton) include a water bottle, collapsible palette caps, and so on.
- One of the best manufacturers of watercolor paints is Winsor & Newton. The "Cotman" brand is designed specifically for beginner use. It is cheaper and therefore you can experiment in peace without fear of high costs. "Cotman" accessories from Winsor & Newton are of excellent quality and suitable for students.
- The wet brush on wet paper method also works well before the wet brush on dry paper method within a single painting.
Warnings
- NEVER leave a brush in a jar of water with the bristles down. However, if you have a brush cleaner that has a coil spring, you can leave the brush in the water without the bristles touching the bottom of the can. If you have brushes made in China, try to wring them out with your fingers and hang them on a stud or hook with a loop on the handle, this will allow the brush to maintain its optimal shape.
- Do not use the same brushes for water-based paints (watercolor, acrylic, gouache) and oil paints (for oil painting, pastels). Once a brush has been used on oil paints once, it should always be used on that type of paint. Mark the brush handle with labeled tape to avoid confusion.
- Wash your brushes with mild dish soap or a special brush cleaner (such as Masters Brush Cleaner & Conditioner). This will remove any residual paint, but some colors may remain. In addition, it will extend the life of the brushes.
- Don't try to shape your brush with your lips. Use only your fingers. Be aware that some coloring pigments can be toxic and hazardous to health.
What will you need
- Several tubes of multi-colored watercolors
- 640 g/m² watercolor paper that won't warp when exposed to a lot of water compared to other types of paper
- Watercolor brushes - size 8
- Two cans of water
- A piece of white plastic or porcelain plate for the palette
- A roll of paper towels or old clean rags.
Lay a sheet of thick paper on the table. Draw something very primitive with a simple pencil. For example, square or circle
Apply a small amount of watercolor in any color to the white surface of the palette.
Wet the brush a little. If the brush absorbs too much water, remove it with a cloth or shake it gently.
Drop a little water from the brush onto the paint previously applied to the palette. One or two drops are enough, no more.
Dip the brush into the paint with water formed on the palette and pick up a small amount of paint. Next, paint over the geometric figure drawn on a piece of paper. If the paint is too thick and doesn't smudge, dip the brush in water and try again. Keep experimenting with different amounts of water and paint in the mix until you get the right consistency. If you want light dry shades with a "dry brush" effect, then you need less water. If you want juiciness and brightness, then, accordingly, more, etc. Completely paint over the geometric figure drawn on paper.
Let the drawing dry.
Take a piece of watercolor paper and secure it to your drawing board with a piece of duct tape. Use a large brush or sponge to dampen the entire surface of the paper sheet. After that, try applying a few strokes of watercolor paint in different colors. See what results are obtained with different degrees of paper moisture when applying ink of various colors.
If you use too damp paper, you can get a very smooth and light color. Paint of different colors is mixed on paper, allowing you to get new shades. Try applying a blue stripe next to a yellow or gold stripe on wet paper, and then a red stripe. You will see how the colors are mixed, creating uniform color transitions.
Try letting the test pattern dry until the sheen is gone and the paper is still damp. Now the applied stripes will still have soft edges, but will become a little more defined. After the paint is completely dry, add details with a damp brush on dry paper.
To begin with, try to depict a very simple subject that can be multi-colored. Mix some sky blue paint. Draw a sketch of the hills and the tree. First paint them with a wet brush on wet paper. After that start adding some big details with a wet brush. Finally, when the paper is completely dry, add the smallest details with a wet brush on dry paper. That is, the larger the parts, the more wet the paper should be.
You can determine that the paper is completely dry by its temperature, which can be checked by holding the back of your hand over the paper, but without touching it. The leaf should not be cold. In order to acquire the skill of determining the temperature in this way, you will need to practice a little. But this is necessary, since any touch can lead to damage to the pattern and the appearance of grease stains from the skin of the palms on its surface. Do not remove the adhesive tape until the paper is completely dry. The tape helps keep the paper from curling, keeping it even and flat, eliminating unevenness caused by changes in humidity and ink exposure.
You can use ready-made watercolor blocks in which all four sides of the paper are glued like the top edge in a notebook. It is a little more expensive, but very convenient for a beginner.
Try applying light paint to the surface of the paper, and before the paint dries, sprinkle salt on it. You will get interesting effects that can be used to paint landscapes with snowflakes in the sky or lichen on the rocks.
Try drawing on paper with a white crayon, wax crayon, or the tip of a candle to see how the lines appear when watercolor is applied to them.
Try cutting shapes out of sticky masking tape and painting over the resulting stencil to get a specific outline. Everything that is sealed with screen film will remain unpainted.
Always start your watercolor painting by painting in the darker areas and outlining the lighter areas. Isolate or mask everything that should remain white. Get used to the "negative image" as this will also help you get more accurate outlines of objects than if you draw them first and then stroke them with the background. Try starting the image of the cup with its surroundings and background behind the handle, leaving the details of the cup itself for last. You will feel a big difference in image accuracy!
Try applying the "glazing" technique. Once the watercolor is completely dry, mix in a small amount of paint in a contrasting shade and quickly paint over the area. This will change the color, and if you did it right, won't blur the image. Light golden paint applied by glazing on the illuminated areas of the landscape can make the sunlight much more expressive.
Decorate your home with a beautiful pattern that can be done very simply, but it will look very Beautiful .
No special skills required to make an original panel for the house, you just need to know a few secrets and we will tell you about them.
1. DIY wall panel: abstract stripes on the canvas
You will need:
Blank canvas (panel)
Acrylic paints
Brush or sponge brush
Scissors (to cut the tape).
The secret to the beautiful design of this canvas is masking tape.
* First, think about what colors you will use. Experiment with colors to find the combination you like.
* Prepare the desired combination of colors and panels and start decorating it as you like (horizontal, vertical and / or diagonal lines).
* Prepare masking tape. Cut several pieces of tape, 6-8 cm long. It is desirable that they all be about the same size.
* Stick all the pieces of adhesive tape on the panel in a certain order (choose the order yourself - in this example, a chevron pattern is used), leaving some spaces on the panel free.
* When you have glued everything, prepare brushes or a special sponge and white acrylic paint. Start painting over the areas not covered with masking tape.
* When the paint is dry, carefully remove the tape (tape) and you will get the original drawing.
2. How to decorate the wall with your own hands: a flower on the wall
You will need:
Blank canvas (panel)
Acrylic paint (grey in this example)
Scrap paper (wrapping paper)
Hot glue gun (or PVA glue)
Brushes or sponge brushes
1. First paint your panel with acrylic paint. If you have light shades of scrap paper, then the panel should be painted in a darker color (as in this example).
2. Wait for the paint to dry, and in the meantime, start cutting out the petals of the future flower from the wrapping paper. Here's an easier way to do it:
2.2 Petals can now be cut from each rectangle by rounding off the ends.
* Try to use several types of paper so that the petals are with different patterns.
* You can make petals of different sizes - large, medium and small. It is better to determine in advance how many petals, and what size they will be, and how you will continue to glue them on the panel.
3. Cover the panel with a second layer of acrylic paint (the edges should also be painted). Wait for the paint to dry.
4. Start laying out all your petals on the panel, starting from the center of the flower. Some of them may need to be cut a little to make them look better. You can glue a paper circle in the center of the flower.
5. When you have laid out all the petals the way you like best, start gluing them one by one.
The result is a beautiful work that can decorate any room in the house.
3. DIY wall decoration: 3D inscription on the panel
You will need:
Blank canvas (panel)
Volumetric white paint
Oilcloth
Wax paper
PVA glue and a brush for it
1. First you need to figure out what kind of inscription you are going to make on the panel. When you have already decided on this, it is worth writing a wish on a regular piece of paper. Can be printed on a printer.
2. When the inscription is ready, attach a sheet (or several sheets if the inscription is long) with adhesive tape to a flat surface (table, for example) and cover them with wax paper.
3. Start applying bulk white paint over the translucent letters. Leave to dry overnight.
4. Gently peel off the letters from the waxed paper and start sticking them on the panel. Use PVA glue (you can completely dip the letters in the glue and then glue it - the glue will correct some irregularities on the surface of the letters). Leave to dry.
4. Original wall decor: favorite quotes on the panel
You will need:
Blank canvas (panel)
Acrylic paint (white in this example)
Masking tape (painting tape)
PVA glue
old magazines
Sponge brush
Thick paper or cardboard
Scissors
Stationery knife (if necessary).
1. On thick paper, draw the letters you need, which will then need to be cut out. Draw the letters so that it is easier to cut out.
2. From old magazines, cut out many pieces of different sizes and with different colors and patterns.
3. Start gluing fragments of pages from magazines onto the tablet (panel). Glue however you like.
4. Wait for everything to dry and start laying out the cardboard letters in the desired order.
5. Start painting with a sponge brush your panel with any chosen paint. In this example, everything is painted white. You can also paint over the letters, you will then remove them anyway.
* While you paint, hold the letters so they don't move. You can secure them with small pieces of tape.
5. Photo on the wall with your own hands: a collage of photos from Instagram
You will need:
Square photos (it's better to print photos from Instagram)
blank canvas
PVA glue or double sided tape
tassel
1. Print and lay out your photos on canvas the way you like.
2. Start carefully gluing photos with PVA glue. You can use thin double-sided tape (sometimes paper becomes wavy due to PVA glue).
* Adhesive tape can be glued in the following way: cut two tapes of the length corresponding to the length of the photo, and stick to the back of the image.
* It may be necessary to cut the ends of some images a little after you have glued all the photos evenly.
6. DIY Wall Decor: Glitter Canvas
You will need:
Canvas (in this example, its size is 75 x 100 cm)
simple pencil
Masking tape (painting tape)
Braid (cloth tape)
Buttons (to secure the tape)
Scissors
sequins
PVA glue
Simple pencil.
1. Prepare the canvas and attach a few pieces of ribbon to it with buttons. You can make as many vertical stripes as you want, as long as there is the same distance between them (in this example 12.5 cm).
2. Now cut another piece of tape and attach it horizontally, 12.5 cm from the edge of the canvas (the same distance as between the vertical stripes).
3. Wherever the horizontal tape crosses the vertical ones, mark with a pencil.
4. Unfasten the horizontal tape, count another 12.5 cm from the marks made (or the distance that you originally got) and fix it again, and again make marks at the intersection of the strips.
* Continue to move the strip up and make marks. As a result, you will have the entire canvas covered with pencil dots.
5. Based on your marks, start applying masking tape as shown in the image (zigzag).
6. Cover the uncovered parts of the canvas with PVA glue and sprinkle glitter on these places. Wait for everything to dry, shake off excess glitter and peel off masking tape.
Here's what happens in the end:
7. DIY Wall Painting: Canvas Decorated with Tissue Paper
You can make this beautiful picture with your children.
You will need:
Papyrus paper (several colors)
Scissors
Brush or sponge brush
Figured hole punch (if desired)
* If you are using a figured hole punch (in this example, the hole punch is hexagon-shaped), then it is better to cut several sheets of tissue paper at once, because. such paper is very soft, and it will not be easy to cut each sheet individually.
1. Cut out several pieces from sheets of papyrus paper (in this example, this is a hexagon olniks, but you can cut out any other shape or even several shapes and shapes).
2. Wet your canvas a little and begin to carefully apply the cut out shapes to it.
* You can run a wetted brush over the pasted figures.
3. Wait for everything to dry and carefully remove the tissue paper - you will be left with multi-colored prints of the figures.
The picture can be hung in any room, for example, in the nursery.
8. Original wall decoration: cut out a picture from canvas
You will need:
Stationery knife
simple pencil
An example of a drawing (you can find any pattern on the Internet and print it, or come up with your own and draw).
1. Attach the pattern you like (printed or painted by you) to the canvas with the pattern down and secure with tape.
2. Turn the canvas over - you should see the design on the back - and circle the design with a pencil.
* It is better to lift the canvas and hold it by the window so that the light can pass through it.
3. Use a utility knife or scalpel to cut out some shapes from your pattern. Cutting the canvas is not easy, but in the end you will get a beautiful picture.
* You can make two more paintings with other drawings and hang all three on the wall next to each other - you get a great original composition.
9. Wall decor (photo): shadows on canvas
You will need:
Acrylic paint (any color, but always dark and white)
tassel
Bank of water
Palette
A piece of cloth (to wipe a wet brush).
1. Start by choosing the right color or shades.
2. When you have decided everything with the color, use the brush to apply the lines.
* In this example, the lines go from dark to light. Use white paint to thin the paint a little and get a lighter shade.
* You can draw anything, even if you are not an artist. Simple lines (horizontal or vertical), circles, squares, etc.
10. DIY wall painting: abstract painting
You will need:
Acrylic paints
masking tape
tassel
1. Cover any areas of the canvas with masking tape. You can simply stick the tape in strips the way you like best.
2. With any color, start painting bare spots on the canvas.
3. Carefully remove the tape and take a look at the finished painting - anyone can make something beautiful.
With a successful result, do not miss.
unexpectedly, but since there are many techniques, I decided to write with examples.
(pictures are not mine)
what is not good - wax crayons in general, thick felt-tip pens (from 1.5 mm tip), thick watercolor pencils, unless you know how to use them in watercolor mode and do not plan to paint small details.
what is needed:
1. markers-felt-tip pens are different
a super-thin tip (0.3 mm or less) cannot paint over large volumes - they are best used for small contours or drawing. medium size (0.4-0.8) is possible, but you need to carefully monitor the layers and not falling on each other - this does not always look neat with felt-tip pens. I categorically do not recommend felt-tip pens to those who like accuracy and accuracy in applying color. in principle, you can draw with a felt-tip pen on a felt-tip pen, but only darker on a lighter one. thin light fineliners get dirty in the same way. about stamps: people complain that sharpie creep-spread even after application, but this depends heavily on the paper.
with a brush tip (watercolor).
watercolor brush pen
but it is better to take double-sided - on the one hand a brush, and on the other a dense tip 
and metal markers. you just have to be careful with them, some of them leak a lot.
metallic marker
but wide markers apply Pts. hard 
2. ordinary colored pencils. minus - slowly and cannot be less bright than felt-tip pens and pens. plus - you can mix, unlike felt-tip pens. they can also be combined with any other - felt-tip pens, markers, pens, watercolors.
The subtlety with pencils is that you do not have to press with all your might, as in childhood. it is better to cover in several layers. well, light shading gives a lot of maneuvers - you can do graduation and mix colors as you like. only you need to remember about the direction of the strokes - it is better not to change them inside one object-place. you can make a layer in one direction, and on top of the other at an angle to it. if you draw in zigzags, it may turn out not very neat.
these two, of course, were painted by a pro ... 
those who need to be able to play everything back should color with erasable pencils. I'm talking about them
there is also a convenient version - double-sided pencils, where there are different colors. this saves space, and anyway, long ones almost never end, unless you draw professionally. but just short ones if you buy (there are such ones at the kraiola), it is inconvenient to hold for an adult
colleen colored pencil
3. watercolor colored pencils. usually expensive. but you can get the pluses of both pencils and watercolors at the same time 
4. watercolor - coloring paper should be quite dense. near the world-famous "enchanted forest" - just the right 
5. Multi-color pencils - these are pencils where the stylus is not of the same color, but from a pack of different pigments. there are versions by shades, there are completely mixed - iridescent
6. gel pens. best professional with a large selection of colors. minus - they run out quickly.
bright night gel pen
you can also take gel pens with different effects - metallic, sparkles, etc.
in this set they are also different thicknesses. but not cheap, professional quality %(
Sakura 57360 64-Piece Gelly Roll Artist's Gift Set 
about technology
I strongly recommend that before you start coloring the page, test new felt-tip pens-markers-pencils somewhere separately. check that nothing is leaking, even if you accidentally make 2-3-4 layers. This is especially critical for perfectionists. experienced fighters generally recommend putting a sheet between the pages, to be sure.
it is not necessary to follow the contours. you can paint, ignoring them, and creating your own color waves. 
or vice versa, smaller entities inside existing rendered objects - textures, new patterns, etc. 
and you can do without different colors 
don't forget the background. you can leave it white, or you can make it dark, multi-colored, or add textures too 
It is not necessary to follow any rules in colors. you can generally choose an object for coloring and with your eyes closed a random color. 
if you want a guaranteed beautiful, then you should first decide on the spectrum and the general rules for shading, especially if the objects are small. for example, the leaves are always purple with a red border, and not randomly. love the rules - follow them, do not like - do not follow. and what is written here can also not be followed%)
Who said that real art is paints and canvases? We are ready to tell you about the direction in artistic creativity, which was well owned and mastered by such masters as Vrubel or Brian Duey. They perfectly executed drawings with a simple pencil. And these works excite, delight and bring pleasure. Is it possible to adopt their technique and learn to draw in a similar way? Of course you can! But how and what is needed for this?
- First, let's talk about why you should pay attention to this direction.
- The next important issue that we will focus on is the secrets of drawing.
- And let's complete this excursion into the world where black and white images reign with a small but pleasant gift.
Monochrome pencil drawings
Speaking of the greatness and genius of everything simple, one cannot but recall the ordinary pencil. Who among us is not familiar with him and did not hold him in his hands. All of us have been good at it since childhood. Of course, for beginners, for very tiny children, it seems that it’s so easy to pick up a pencil and start “creating” scribbles.
But the child grows, and he sees that the range of application of the pencil is huge, and you can use it in different ways. Someone builds cities, bridges and houses for them on paper. Another - lays them on the map the route of a round-the-world trip. And the third writes poetry or draws a portrait of his beloved.
That's how easily and simply the pencil entered our lives and became our assistant and friend. And the pictures drawn with a pencil are already a whole trend, stylish and having their own unique charm.
Their distinctive feature is that they are absolutely universal. Therefore, their possibilities are endless. Drawn with a simple pencil, they are:
- Suitable for any age. And small children are interested in looking at them, and adults like to use them in their posts on social networks.
- There are no limiting criteria for their use. It will be interesting for girls and boys to display such beautiful pictures as a status or give them to their friend.
- They can be copied or it is easy to learn how to perform (copy) yourself.
- Different nature of images. These can be cute pictures with cute fluffies, they can be funny and funny, or they can look like photographs.
And most importantly, the pencil drawing is incredibly attractive and convincing. It can decorate not only your profile on a page in social networks, but also the morning and the whole day with pleasant memories.
Drawing options for simple images
The biggest secret to why pencil drawings are fun, original, and eye-catching is that they look like they're alive. Everything is drawn so realistically and accurately that it seems that people are about to speak or laugh or cry, and objects can be taken and used.
Why are they so cool and everything looks so natural? What revives them? Take a closer look, through light strokes it is noticeable that the master thought over not only the accuracy of the lines that convey the image and silhouette, he paid special attention to one tiny nuance, thanks to which the images are not only beautiful, but almost material. What is this? Light and shadow.
Masterfully working on chiaroscuro, the artist achieves an apparent volume. Before us, as before, are simple black-and-white pictures for sketching. But when a shadow appeared, for example, from a curl falling on the face, or on the table from a vase, everything suddenly came to life.
Can you do the same? Do you want to learn? Do you want yours to look realistic? Then you are right to visit us!
Step by step master classes
It’s easy to say: “draw”, but how can you really do it if you have never studied it and it seems that there is no talent? The team of our site gives all its friends an amazing opportunity to learn how to make pencil drawings in stages. Without teachers, you yourself are able to become an artist and delight yourself and your loved ones with your creativity. How? If you accept our tips on how to master sketching, the technique of repetition. She's not complicated at all. Yes, and the result will please.
