Beginner — Drawing For The Absolute And Utter

Quantity leads to quality. Doing twenty 1-minute sketches is more valuable for a beginner than one 20-minute drawing.

A medium-tooth sketchbook (around 70lb–90lb) prevents the lead from smearing too easily. Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner

You do not need professional-grade equipment to start. A "solid" start requires: Quantity leads to quality

Understanding the "Value Scale" (from white to black) is what creates the illusion of 3D depth on a 2D surface. IV. Overcoming the "Ugly Phase" Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner