Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Steps In Making Narrative Drawings

By Ida Dorsey


Drawing can be very difficult, especially if you are not that accustomed to it. However, just like any other skills, if you practice, you will eventually learn it. Most of the time, it can be frustrating, especially if the result is not what you expect it to be.

There are different types of drawings. One of the most exciting one are called narrative drawings. It is still an art, but with a story in it. You draw a specific shape and you add a story about it. Just a narration, but instead of doing some actions, you illustrate it. If you want to know how to do that, then read on.

Primarily, you need to start with a concept, which is what mostly drawing starts. Imagine anything that you can imagine and illustrate that, if you can. By doing that, you will have a clear idea in mind on what you should create. This is difficult in some ways, but if you just open up your mind to some other possibilities, that should be okay.

Since you will be narrating it, you have to expect that you have a storyline ready. Again, it can be whatever it is. You can start it by introducing the characters or describing the location. It is up to your taste on how you want to do it. Most of the time, narration starts with an opening description of the place or the character.

If you are uncertain of your drawing skills and you find realistic drawings a bit difficult, then try out the cartoony one instead. The good thing about cartoons is that they are easy to illustrate and only contain shapes such as oval, triangle and square. If you are a beginner, then you should consider going to this style first.

Right after the sketching, you can then select an outliner that you want to utilize. Most artists prefer a colored pen or a marker. If your design composed of colors, then the colored one is the best way to go. However, if you like black and weight portraits, then go for the marker instead. Be careful in using this, because it might smudge.

To further improve your ideas on what you should make, then the web is your best buddy. Just search the internet for these type of drawings and that should be fine. Try to recreate their story and see if you can do it. If you can, then try to create your own.

Once you are done with everything, then you should treat yourself for it. You can eat your favorite food or play our favorite video game. It can be anything, as long as you will feel satisfied for what you have done. To let the world know what you have created, do not forget to share it to your social networks.

This might not be a skill that can be learned overnight, but if you are willing to do whatever it takes to perfect it, then for sure, you can do it. Always learn from your wrong doings and try to correct that every day.




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