5 Drawing Exercises That Every Artist Should Practice

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Draw the Negative Space

In this exercise you will be drawing the space around the object, negative space, rather than the object itself. First try using a solid marking as shown above to create a very flat looking finished product.


Value Drawing Exercise

Usually, when drawing we begin sketching the outline of the object we are drawing. In this exercise, do not draw a single line. Instead, simply shade using your favorite drawing utensil and build the drawing up this way. You should still be looking at what you are drawing as much as the drawing itself and do not stop moving your hand when you look up.