How to Draw Anything

How to Draw Anything
Hi there! So you would like to draw. Have you ever wanted to draw something and
wished there were an easier way? If you've ever thought the following- you're in the right place:
 
* you think you're past the age of learning
* you thihnk only talented people should attempt drawing
* you wish you could draw from your imagination or memory
* you would like to draw better but don't have the time or finances to attend art classes

Ttake a few minutes to read this instructable and view the movie clip and discover the secret of drawing anything!

Personally, I wished I had know all this sooner - during pre-school years - to give me a solid foundation in the arts.

Here's how you can draw anything. And it will only take a few minutes to reveal the simple secret. It only takes a minute for a everything to finally click.

I've tested this paradigm out on many classes of enthusiastic students and they are so surprised to discover how simple it is to draw anything and their increased confidence is immediate. In a few minutes you too, can draw and create 2D drawings. I guarantee it because I've seen it working for hundreds before you.

Drawing is the basis of all creative skills and there's so many benefits in having this skill (including DIY stress therapy!). So read on and see where it takes you.

This video shows step by step how to draw by numbers and can be used with Make a Van Gogh Paint By Numbers instructable.



 
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Step 1Using what you already know

Using what you already know
If you're someone who doubts your ability to draw - even a straight line...

Let me ask you - are you able to write?

Everything you see in the 3d world around you can be described using shapes
we use to communicate - through letters and numbers.
The English alphabet is based on these 10 basic shapes.

These letters and numbers can be broken down to 10 simple shapes.

So the simplest way to draw what you see is to guess the shapes you're seeing.

Does it look like a number?
Does it look like an alphabet?
Does it look like one of the 10 basic shapes?

Take a look at thisanimation use of basic shapes
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7 comments
Mar 13, 2010. 5:54 PMTeensy Doodles says:
HEY, this is cool!
LOOOVE THE CUPCAKE ONE
Sep 18, 2009. 5:56 PMweirdo62 says:
cool
Jun 3, 2009. 12:48 PMlemonie says:
You haven't drawn anything ? L
Jun 3, 2009. 4:47 PMlemonie says:
Ah, then you should make it clear that the Christmas cartoon is the finished product, and make a few references as to how you applied the method. (With so many images it's wasn't obvious that one was yours) L

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