A Sketchbook Practice: Line Drawing

Hey, hey!

Today, we're going back to our sketchbook to explore how we can turn a blank page from "blah to TADA!"

Every blank page is waiting to become a piece that we can be proud of. It only takes a few materials such as black pens, whatever you have -- Sharpie markers, fine liners or brush pens. 

Here I created a simple sketch of daffodils. I used different sized pen tips for a subtle background and more pronounced petals...TADA!

This is another flower accentuated with shading, dashes, lines, and crosshatches to give it dimension...TADA!

I learned how to draw in perspective from David Drazil during Workshop Week a few years back. I'll keep practicing so that I can use this for future entries in my travel journal.

Have you ever tried one-line art or continuous line drawings? Pablo Picasso used this style where he didn't lift the pen until the drawing was finished. It's quite exciting not knowing what it will look like, while being mindful to keep the line going. 

I was tapping into my memories when I made this piece. These are two of my favorite dresses when I was about 8 years old. I also added some fashion accessories that I liked to wear at that age.  Maybe this can be a page of a coloring book one day?

And finally, instead of drawing, why not write a favorite word or name? Use different pens to get different sizes, experiment with shading and fonts, too.  

I saw this artwork at a hotel and I thought it fit our theme. I love how you can tell a story with just some lines and shading made with a black pen. 

Feeling stuck with what to draw? Try out some line drawing! 

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