Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Eye

Watch movies - Analyze scenes

Attend Figure drawing/portrait classes

Follow light - where is the light coming from?

Do a still-life drawing

See a friend's new article of clothing, what color is it? ask.

Take pictures

Look at popular pictures. Why do they grab the eye?

Why do you like a picture?

Where is your eye being lead? What is naturally moving your eye?

Do certain colors effect my mood?

Top 5 Ways to Start Drawing

Set a 5 minute timer - try to draw the whole length

Remove distractions - try to plan it ahead of time

Start with warmups - fill a page loose linework to exercise the muscle

Enjoy the moment - implore mindfulness in the process

Carry a pen/paper everwhere you go

The hardest part of drawing is beginning. Once you can master the start you will build your endurance and turn brief sprints into lengthy marathons.

Becoming A Better Artist

This blog is meant as a tool for improving one's eye as well as building a confidence to create.

My names Chris Murray. I am an art enthusiast and I love sharing knowledge that I've acquired throughout the years.