Think of sunlight coming down and lighting the plane from above. This is called highlighting, and it is usually done on the top areas of the shapes in the drawing. Adding colors this way is called shading, and it helps the drawing to look more realistic.Īfter shading the drawing, add lighter colors where more light would be. Remember to keep the colors light at first - it is much easier to make a color darker than it is to make it lighter.Īfter the main color is finished, gently add darker colors to areas on the plane that would be in shadows or less light. Start by lightly adding the main color to the drawing. When you are ready to start coloring, pick colors that seem to fit the drawing best. Try different techniques on the drawings to see what looks best. When you get more comfortable with coloring, you can try other methods like colored pencils, watercolor paints, markers, or even colored chalk. For example, if you enjoy coloring with crayons, use them. Start off by using coloring tools that are familiar to you. After giving the felt-tip ink some time to dry so it won't smear, use an eraser to erase the extra pencil lines.Īnd there's your completed picture! The next step is learning to color the plane. Go over only the lines you need in the final drawing. The steps are colored to show exactly what to draw when: The drawings for each new step are shown with red lines, while the lines from previous steps are shown in gray.Īfter all the steps are drawn, use a felt-tip pen to trace the pencil lines. You can erase the part you don't need later.Įach consecutive step adds more detail until you have the finished drawing. Draw the full shape, even if all of it will not be seen in the final drawing. Throughout this article, the sketches start with larger basic shapes. Make sure you have a pencil, a pencil sharpener, an eraser, a felt-tip pen, and grid paper where you'll make your drawings.
Before you start drawing, there are some basic tools you need.
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