4 easy drawing tutorials to skyrocket your skills


Hey there, Reader!

I'd like to start off by saying a big THANK YOU to everyone who replied to last week's email.

In case you missed it, here's a summary: Last week, I asked our art community to let me know what kind of drawing and sketching content you'd like me to create. And you guys delivered!

Your responses were very insightful. All in all, it seems that many people in our art community have the desire to improve their drawing and sketching skills.

This is wonderful news because drawing and sketching skills are transferable. That means developing your drawing abilities will help you become a better watercolourist!

So now I'm in the process of using your valuable feedback to create a content calendar for the next few months.

But in the meantime, I'd like to share with you some drawing and sketching content that I've published on my blog titled How to Do Easy Sketching for Beginners (4 Awesome Tutorials).

In it, I help you understand that the ability to draw and sketch is the foundation of all artistic expertise.

Without developing this foundational skill, it'll be harder for you to progress in your art journey.

For this reason, today I’m sharing 4 easy sketching tutorials that are designed for beginners. By following these step-by-step tutorials, you’ll be able to:

  • Learn how to sketch different types of subject matter that are easy and suitable for beginners.
  • Understand how to develop foundational skills such as form and shape, light and shadow, hatching and shading, etc.
  • Implement strategies to help you develop your sketching skills more quickly and more cleverly.

By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know how to develop an enjoyable sketching practice. Even better, you'll feel inspired the try these step-by-step tutorials!

ACTION STEP: Read the blog post and then choose at least one of the tutorials that appealed to you. Then set aside 15 - 20 minutes to complete the tutorial. Enjoy the creative process and have fun, Reader!

Talk to you again soon,

Your art instructor,

Miranda

P.S. Take out your pencils and get ready to draw because these 4 easy sketching tutorials will inspire you to create art today!​

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Miranda Balogh | Watercolor Art 🎨

I love teaching artists how to paint confidently with watercolours so you can make beautiful art that you're proud of. Sign up for my weekly newsletter where I send you fun step-by-step tutorials, helpful art advice, and positive encouragement so you can reconnect with art and express yourself through creativity. So hit subscribe to accelerate your artistic journey with me. It's time to paint and play!

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