21-Draw-Illustrators-Guidebook-vol-2-ebook-(2021)

FINDING TIME TO SKETCH
Next, I want to share with you some pages
from my sketchbook. Something incredibly
important to me is my time. That is why I
use pocket-size sketchbooks. I call them my
waiting sketchbooks since I always have one
with me to take advantage of any waiting
time. For example, when I’m out with my
daughters or wife and waiting for them in
the car, that time is very valuable to me. I
use it to sketch with my multicolored pens
and I always learn something. I draw the
people I see on the street, capturing their
likeness in my mind for when I have time
to draw them in more detail later on. I am
often inspired by things I see outside and by
doing these practice sketches I continue to
learn and improve my skills.
Why do I draw these quick sketches with
a pen? Because I don’t want to erase any
strokes; a sketchbook is meant for practice
and to loosen up our hands and wrists.
This helps us refine our skills and develop
simpler, quicker ways to draw.
VERY IMPORTANT ADVICE: only practice
sketching any new techniques or materials
when you have time. Please don’t worry
about being overly precise during practice.
Pay attention to what you are doing, but be
sure to have fun too. Don’t practice under
pressure—the key to learning how to draw
is motivation and enjoying the process.
Your artwork will reflect how much time
and energy you invest, and I want you to
practice so you can become a better artist!
PRO TIP ON PRACTICE:
Don’t practice under pressure—
enjoy sketching and make it fun!
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