Drawing

Basics

• Look before picking up the pencil
  • Careful observation is the first step
  • Pattern seeking -- be able to recognize patterns and relationships thereof
  • "Reserve the beginning part of a drawing for unifying lines and shapes."
  • "Form one essential vision when you start your drawing that will still be evident upon completion."
    • "make sure that your initial governing lines come through."

Fundamentals

• Tone
• Proportion
• Harmony
• Composition

Tips

• Squint to get a better outline of bigger things