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    Let’s draw!

    Nov 26, 2021 6 minutes

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    ■ Understand your materials

    ■ Sharpen a pencil

    ■ How to create a three-dimensional effect

    Welcome to the beginning of an exciting new drawing series. In every issue of Leisure Painter in 2022, I will be presenting an article designed to teach beginners how to draw with confidence. There will be easy-to-understand drawing concepts along with step-by-step demonstrations that you can follow, and exercises to complete on your own for plenty of drawing practice.

    This drawing series will begin with graphite pencils then progress to coloured-pencil techniques and finish with water-soluble coloured pencils. Each month you will build on skill development from previous months so by the end of the year, you will have completed an entire beginner’s drawing course.

    I have kept the materials to a minimum to make the course easily accessible. Some items you may already have at home, others can be purchased from your local art shop or online. Choose whichever brand appeals to you.

    Your materials

    Here are the materials we will be using throughout

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