Using a piece of paper and a pen or pencil, the opportunities for self-expression are endless.
There are innumerabledrawing stylesto be studied and explored, each one conveying a different final product.
Naturally, different types of illustration call upon different skills from the artist.
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If you really want to exercise your drawing skills, try continuous line drawing.
Great artists like Leonardo da Vinci are known for their doodles, which populate the margins of hisnotebooks.
Cartoon illustration is a large category, having evolved over time.
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Some differentcartoon stylesincludecaricature, anime or manga, andclassic Disney.
While portraiture is a popular subject for hyperrealist drawings, you don’t need to limit yourself.
Within fashion illustration itself, there are many different styles, some rougher and others more polished.
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Having the right mediums will partially dictate what you canand cannotdo in a work of art.
Here are some of the common media used in the drawing styles we’ve discussed.
Pencil Pencil drawing is one of theessential supplies of an artist.
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Here are thebest drawing pencilsfor professionals and beginners who love to sketch.
It includes tips on how to grab the graphite pencil that’s right for you.
Markers Breathe vivid color into your illustrations with art markers.
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Check out thebest art marker sets for coloring enthusiastsandwatercolor markersthat mimic the carefree fluidity of paint.
Pastels Like markers, pastel offers a quick and satisfying way to imbue your work with color.
They come in multiple varieties: soft (sometimes referred to as chalk) and oil pastels.
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Pens Like the humble pencil, pens are something you’ll find in most artists' supply stash.
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