how to draw realistic

 drawing realistic

    

Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw pictures that look like photographs? Do you want to learn how to draw realistic sketches that pop off the page?

Well, we’re here to tell you that you can!

No matter who you are, you can learn to draw. All it takes is patience and dedication.

While there really is no right way to “do art,” realism is its own style. And just like any other style, it has certain rules that can make all the difference between an image that looks somewhat real, and one that looks very real.

Here are some ways you can learn to draw more realistically, and bring your simple drawings to life on paper:

1. Fill Your Toolbox

Now “filling your toolbox” doesn’t mean you have to go and grab all of the top-of-the-line art tools. But, having a few different materials can really help when it comes to making your drawings look more realistic.

If you’ve been drawing with just a simple writing pencil, it may be time to invest in a couple of tools to really help you learn to draw with realism.

A huge part of realism is detail. And achieving detail means having a variety of pencils, erasers, and other tools to help you get the look you’re going for.

Here are some tools you could try to help with realistic drawing:

Blending Stumps

These are pieces of paper that are wrapped up into tight stumps that come to a point at the end. These help with blending and smudging when you’re shading your subject. And if you want to blend small details, there’s a smaller version you can get called “tortillons” that can really help you get great results.

Kneaded Erasers

These erasers are almost like a ball of clay. You can mold them into whatever shape you want to help you erase small details that a normal eraser can’t.

Grids

Grids can significantly help with proportions if you’re just starting out with realism. You can either buy grids or draw your own!

Grid image