Daily sketching exercises encourage your creative spirit.
To improve their skill, artists spend time practicing their craft. When life grows busy, many artists struggle to balance their responsibilities with their artistic intentions. A daily sketchbook helps keep an artist on track, forcing her to spend a few minutes improving her craft everyday. Since the only rule governing a daily sketchbook is to sketch every day, your imagination serves as the only limit for design and drawing possibilities.
Instructions
1. Purchase a sketchbook with a design that inspires you. The more you like the sketchbook, the greater your motivation to use it. If you plan to sketch while out and about, purchase a small, portable sketchbook.
2. Place a set of art pencils, or pens, next to your sketchbook.
3. Set aside a portion of your day and devote it to sketching. For example, sketch for 15 minutes after dinner.
4. Create a list of drawing ideas and place it in your sketchbook. Start with a list of topics, such as "flowers" or "cars." Under each topic, write several possible drawing ideas, such as "bouquet of roses" or "prom corsage."
5. Draw a visual diary, as an alternative to a drawing idea. Draw several shapes, spaced along the paper. Inside one shape, draw an object that represents your day. For example, if you went to the beach, draw a picture of a wave. The next day, draw a new picture in a new shape.
6. Place your sketchbook in an easy-to-access location, such as a desk. If you need to encourage yourself to sketch more often, place the sketchbook next to the phone, TV or computer. Sketch as you talk to your friends, watch TV or browse the Internet.
