Chapter 3
Working through the Developmental Stages of Drawing
In This Chapter
Exploring the five developmental stages of drawing
Walking through a simple project to see how the drawing stages come together
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
—Ancient Chinese proverb
Mastering the different components of drawing comes with time and practice. As you begin to draw, remember that your efforts won’t always look “perfect.” Instead of seeking perfection, get ready for a long yet fulfilling journey as you discover and use the skills you need to make drawings that are both personal and satisfying.
In this chapter, we walk you through the five basic stages or milestones most artists go through for every drawing they make. We arrange these stages chronologically — from drawing lines to considering composition — to give you a picture of an effective, all-purpose order of operations for drawing. We give you just enough information so that you have some idea of what to expect at the various stages you’ll pass through for each of your own drawings. You find in-depth information about each stage in later chapters.
Save all your drawings, even if you don’t like them at first. ...
