4 ways to improve your art.

Isn’t it one of the most frustrating things to have an idea in your mind without being able to bring it to life? A great idea is rarely enough, you must be able to put it into practice.

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, many designers, artists, and illustrators strive to improve their drawing and sketching skills. So we have compiled a surefire list of five tips that will help you to improve your drawing skills right away.

Remember, no matter what your goal is, you must draw more regularly to improve. Learn how to get into a good habit and use these strategies to start improving your drawing skills.

1. Try a daily drawing challenge

To kick things off, try a daily drawing challenge for a week, a month, or even longer. You may want to get a sketchbook to keep with you at all times, in case you find yourself suddenly inspired by your surroundings. Some new supplies may also motivate you to get into a good drawing rhythm.

Practice sketching everyday objects while keeping your goals in mind. If your goal is to learn to draw realistically, try drawing a toothbrush with hyper-realistic details. Your skills will improve day after day, then you can start drawing more complicated subjects.

2. Go back to basics with shapes

You probably learned how to draw shapes during your first few art classes and, once perfected, moved on from this practice as your skills developed. But almost everything you will ever draw like an artist can be made from shapes.

In order to better understand how they should execute a move, professional athletes often look at its components. To practice a difficult progression, musicians break it down into separate sections, then string them together. The same concept applies to drawing.

Start by practicing the shapes, and move on to what the shapes will create.

3. Spend time looking for inspiration

If you’re in an art class or studying something you don’t usually draw, or browsing Dribbble for inspiration, stepping outside your comfort zone is always a good idea. Remember, if you’re not failing, you’re not learning.

Maybe you’ll find inspiration through an online drawing class, or YouTube tutorial.

4. Create repeating patterns

In addition to starting with the basics (shapes), designing repeating patterns like icons, symbols, or other combinations of shapes can be a great exercise to practice your skills. Try using only circles, or creating a pattern with a variety of components.