Leisure Painter

Develop your skills

Learning objectives

■ Understand how to create the illusion of curvature ■ Draw lettering and logos on a curved surface ■ Transfer these skills to drawing transport topics

You will need

• Sketchbook • HB, 2B or 4B pencils • Fineliner pens or Biros

You see, but you do not observe, said Sherlock Holmes in. Training your grey cells in how to observe, allows you to learn and remember more about what you are drawing. This is especially true when you draw something new, as it will heighten your awareness and focus your mind with what you see.

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