DRAWING EVERYDAY LIFE

When trying to decide what to draw next, sometimes the best solution is to look to your surroundings for inspiration. Whether you’re in your kitchen, hanging out in your living room, on your lunch break at work, or relaxing at the local coffee shop, drawing items from your everyday life is a great way not only to study your surroundings, but also to build your drawing vocabulary and bring a new appreciation to the unexpected inspirations around you.

Everyday life drawings can be as simple as your favorite coffee mug or the bowl of fruit on the counter, or as complex as your bulletin board or a collection of travel souvenirs. There’s so much inspiration to be found around you—even your herb garden can be a drawing subject! ...

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