Categories: Design

The Art of Sketching

Sketching is a great way to start any project specially if you are still unsure of what outcome you want to present as the finish product. It is also a great way to capture a subject before you do a final render.  Nowadays, it doesn’t really matter which medium you use, whether it be hand drawn or photoshop or illustrator, so as long as you are using a medium that you are comfortable with.  Personally, I prefer having a sketch pad and a pencil handy for moments of inspiration.

What is a sketch? A sketch (ultimately from Ancient Greek σχέδιος – schedios “temporary is a rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work. If in oil paint it is called an oil sketch. In general, a sketch is a quick way to record an idea for later use. Artist’s sketches primarily serve as a way to try out different ideas and establish a composition before undertaking a more finished work, especially when the finished work is expensive and time consuming (as in the case of a large painting or fresco).

Sketching sharpens an artist’s ability to focus on the most important elements of a subject and is a prescribed part of artistic development for students.

The main drawing here is an artwork I created in 2 hours.  I drew my friend and sketched his features first and then colored using water color.  I have included 3 different types of sketching for your inspiration.

Misty Belardo

Misty is a Digital Sr. Project Manager at Barefoot Proximity in Cincinnati OH. Her true love is design and self-expression. She believes in encouraging others to bring out their creativity to the surface and in whatever medium they feel comfortable with. A designer at heart that loves hand drawn design. She enjoys sketching, painting and doodling. Creating avatars and hand drawn icons and logos are her favorite. Gifted with a very active imagination and uses that to blog about her interactive experiences. Coffee and music lover. Loves social media, co host of PodJamTV with Marty McPadden. Connect with her on Twitter @mistygirlph and FaceBook : Mistygirlph

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