Sta.sh
Are clear and useful. Is well drawn. Isn't too similar to an already-submitted one. | Deviant Login | Shop | Join deviantART for FREE  |
Take the Tour  |
Are clear and useful. Is well drawn. Isn't too similar to an already-submitted one. | More Journal Entries |
How To Draw v1.3Part 1: What is Drawing?How To Draw v1.3 by *spoonbard
This is how I've come to understand the act of drawing. It’s best to first set the semantics (the specific meaning of the words) straight, so there are no crossed purposes.
By 'drawing' I mean loosely the act of making visually representative marks on a surface.
Anyone can draw. Anyone can attempt to recreate what they see in front of them - or a scene they imagine - by making marks on a piece of paper. If you hear someone say "I can't draw", slap them for me. As long as they have a moving part to which a pencil can be taped, they can draw.
However, "attempt" is the operative word here... because that's all a
Deviants
