Sketching is an essential step in the design process, and it doesn’t have to be perfect — because the point of sketching is to get your ideas out quickly. How do you come up with a good sketch idea?
This article will be really helpful to get you started on sketching. Starting with simple things like nature scenes, cartoon characters, or flowers as a beginner is a good idea because they don’t require a lot of precise work.
You can start by doodling, sketching, and drawing simple pictures that don’t require perfection but more to help you get the feel of things.
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How to Choose Pencils
While you’re sketching, it can be difficult to choose the right pencil. If you’re new, it’s recommended to start your drawing with a pencil on the H scale. If you find that the pencil is too light and won’t smudge easily, you can finish off your drawing with a darker line quality, such as a pencil B grade.
Easy Sketches of Animals for Beginners
Cat
Have a pet cat or just love cats? Then this simple tutorial will make the process of sketching one, much easier. Once you have the basics down, you’ll be able to draw one in more detail.
Giraffe
Giraffes are a great starting point if you’re looking to draw a cute animal! Don’t worry, it’s much easier than you may think.
Bunny
Bunnies are also super cute and fun to draw! In fact, everyone has probably taken the opportunity to draw one in school during Easter. This tutorial will take that beginner skill up a notch!
Penguin
Here is a simple sketch of a little penguin. With this step by step guide you can draw your own too! It’s perfect for beginners, plus, you can add a pop of color to the beak to make it stand out!
Shark
Are you ready to draw a shark? A friendly shark? Then you’ve come to the right place. It really can’t get any easier than this – plus it’s kid friendly too!
Easy Sketches of Flowers and Vegetables
Rose
Have you ever wanted to draw a flower? This 3 step tutorial will show you how to draw a simple, easy-to-draw rose. Add some color, and you’ve got an even more beautiful flower!
Pumpkin
What is the first thing you think of when the fall season arrives? Everything pumpkins! Why not get in the spirit and draw one too!
Easy Sketches of Cartoon Characters
Character Eyes
Character eyes may be easier to draw than human ones. But if you break things down into steps, it will make it a lot easier. Be sure to color in your drawn character eyes to go the extra step.
Mickey Mouse
Who doesn’t love Disney characters? Now is your chance to draw one! Mickey Mouse is a great character to start with. You can follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to draw him in just a few simple steps.
Winnie the Pooh
The sketches of Winnie the Pooh are a good choice for someone looking for a simple animal character to color. Or if you’ve just learned how to color and want to practice your skills, this is a good start.
Mermaid
Whether you’re new to drawing or not, you’ll be able to recognize this sketch from The Little Mermaid. Beautifully drawn, making this sketch fun while giving you the chance to relive your childhood memories.
Other Easy Sketches
Human Eyes
Drawing eyes can be difficult, but this eye tutorial will make it easy. It shows you how to draw a basic eye shape, how the pupil and iris work together, and more.
Dresses
Here are a few beginner friendly dresses that are cute and offer a variety of styles. These are also great to reference, if you need practice drawing clothes.
Camping Area
This is a really simple drawing for beginners. In this drawing, you’ll have to feature a camping area, some mountains, and some trees. Once you’re done, this would make a perfect piece to hang up in your home.
Nose
How not to draw a nose can be a challenge, but have no fear! This tutorial will show you how easy it is.
Diamond
You will love how this image breaks down the steps it takes to drawing a diamond. It’s a lot easier than it looks. Just follow these simple steps and you’ll have a beautiful diamond in no time.
Braid
This tutorial is simple and easy to follow. It shows you how to draw a braid and offers tips for coloring in the hair. The tip here is to use the Precision Micro-Line pens.
Hands
This tutorial is for the more experienced artist, but it can still help beginners to draw hands. Hands are one of the most difficult body parts to draw, and this tutorial will break down how to draw several different hand shapes and movements.
How to Sketch Roses (Step-by-Step Instructions)
Equipment
- Hard pencil HB
- Medium soft pencil 2B or slightly lower
- Soft pencil 5B or lower
- Sheet of paper
Instructions
- To begin, draw a teardrop/egg shape with a hard pencil. Be sure to use light lines – this will be the rose’s inner bud.
- Draw the “opening” of this shape.
- Inside the rose, draw little petals
- Close those petals into a heart shape.
- Next, connect the bud and the rose flower outline drawing to create a petal shape.
- Now draw additional heart shapes in your rose sketch, making these ones less regular and more open.
- Draw one more petal on this level.
- To draw a bud inside the petals of the rose, first draw small petals then larger ones.
- The rest of the petals should bend more and face down to make this rose look more realistic.
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