The trends of Art over the past few years are highly focus on colours,style, expression, composition and speed. These features are responses to new means of drawing and a reflection of our contemporary lifestyle. Many young artists have started doing abstract art without mastering the basic design education and drawing technique.
To me, sketching is the fundamental skill of a designer or Artist. A good foundation in the technique of pencil sketching is important if anyone wish to become a master painter one day.
Sketching is about learning the technique of eye-hand coordination- to see, observe and then record. Pencil becomes the medium through which images are transferred and recorded. A pencil is the physical link between the eyes, the mind and the hand.
The real understanding of sketching goes beyond the ‘handling’ of pencils and accessories. It is the training of the eyes and the mind to see things creatively. It is about how to isolate things from a complex visual field. It is about emotions and feelings that the artist developed with the object in sight.
A good example of a master draughtsman is Raphael (Raffaelo Sanzio)(1483-1520). His exquisitely flowing lines show his mastery as a draughtsman. It is especially apparent in his sketches for 'Madonna and Child' where he used few lines to show form, movement and even the emotional quality of the figures he drew.
Knowledge and skills picked up from pencil sketching are immeasurable and permanent. Learn the art of drawing by observing and sketching the world around you with great accuracy.
William Tan is a writer and artist from http://www.william-tan.com which specialises in art investment, art therapy and art techniques. Please visit our site to learn more!
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