Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects

TOOLS & MATERIALS

One of the great things about drawing is that you can do it anywhere, and the materials are very inexpensive. However, you do get what you pay for, so purchase the best you can afford, and upgrade your supplies whenever possible. Although anything that will make a mark can be used for some type of drawing, you’ll want to make certain your magnificent efforts will last and not fade over time.

SKETCH PADS

You can buy spiral-bound, stitched, or gum-bound sketchbooks in a variety of sizes. The paper in most sketchbooks is not designed for finished works—you should not worry about producing masterpieces with them. You may want to carry a small notebook-sized sketchbook with you so you can sketch whenever the mood strikes. ...