Drawing Basics and Beyond

SKETCHING ON LOCATION

STUDYING A SUBJECT

There are many ways we can approach sketching subjects from direct observation.

SCRIBBLING

This method is perfect for quick sketching and subjects in motion. With this approach, we’re trying to capture the movement or essence of the subject. For example, we can start with an action line that runs through the subject.

Then we can build forms around it. We can loosely build the scribbles to describe the form, or just the overall silhouette. It can also be helpful to use a translucent medium to leave room for values later on.

SILHOUETTES AND SHAPES

Another approach is to just look for the two-dimensional ...