How to learn to Draw.

My blog title says LEARN, so it would be too bad if I haven't yet posted any "How to draw" post. Alright, if you are viewing this blog, then it might be you have some interest in art. Even remote interest will do. I'm saying so because most people (including me once), don't know they have a thing for art. Its like discovering yourself. It is like finding a new friend. And good friends do give you happiness, right?

Now that you have realized you like art, it doesn't require any special dexterity to be an adequate artist. If you have been seeing some artworks around you would be pretty amazed by the artist's work. Even most of you would comment like "what's in this one, I don't have a clue what its about?"

So, why draw? Answer would be as simple- because you like to! Not because you want to be a artist- this must be the attitude. People like to watch TV, play pool, sleep, etc. You just like to draw. That's it.

Before starting by "how to draw" better would be "How to learn to draw". Lets start with few definitions. Like whats the difference between sketch and draw. To sketch is to have an apparent idea of whats in your mind on a piece of paper. It may be very rough but your idea should be reflected. To draw is a much more refined sketch. Clear line strokes, neat and to the point.

Most effective ways to start with-

1. Learn to observe things.
2. Start with drawing objects- still life.
3. Try to get abstract of everything. Its the most powerful element of good drawing. All great artist follow this. I'll get to this later.
4. Draw as much as possible.

What I did initially was, put a object in front of me- it might be any thing like a box, bottle, crockery, fruits, chair, table, a book, table lamp, and the list goes on. Believe me this is the best way to start with. This would help you to learn about lines and strokes. At first don't try to shade, just sketch down the basic lines of the object.

Try with that for a week or two, you would start feeling the differences in your strokes. You will unconsciously learn about the pressure you put on page.

a friend of friend's portrait

Graphite on A4

This portrait is totally a stranger's. Generally I won't sketch on someone's request. But this friend showed real patience and endurance to make me this, just to gift it as a birthday present.  So I do allow people to misuse myself. And one more thing, I did find this girl really gorgeous. You might even see it. Loved her hairs flowing like a water fall. Her eyes so perfect. So, it was a kind misuse which I loved. Ha aha.

Few words to start with- art and words!

"all art and no words makes an artist an uninteresting one..."

This would be a short talk about. I'll tell you straight that I haven't written anything like this ever. No diary writings, no letter writing, in short I am no good in expressing myself with written words. So I feel this urge to do as much as possible. The current bad situation is, that I have no popular blog. In fact may be I'm writing this, is because no one will read it. It's a high possibility that if you are reading this you might be the first one to read. Too bad huh, but its fine, I'll write it anyways.

Firstly, I'll write about myself, being as short as it is possible. I'm an engineering student here in lucknow. An average student, who tries to excel in every thing I wish to do. I like sketching. Yes I LIKE sketching and not LOVE it. In fact I think I like sketching because it's the only thing I feel I'm good at, and love is way unconditional. So I say it, I like sketching. God, there's so many things to do in this world. You can never survive with one. Often I meet people asking me why don't take your skills seriously, get some degree and be a pro. All I answer to them is, I'm as good in other things- my academics, engineering etc. as in art. I have plans for future, but am not gonna discuss. Because someone told me ones that once you discuss your plans with someone- plans you really wish- remain plans and never turn real.

That would be enough for the first time. I'm already feeling I'm writing a diary because no one reads these rarely visited blogs. I'm writing and keep writing with the thought that may be some day...

Good bye, have a great day!

KUSHAL TANDON CARICATURE- BIGG BOSS

Kushal Tandon is a Television actor who recently got his name and fame through realty TV program Bigg Boss season 7. He got the viewers profound attention due to his love affair with Gauhar Khan.