Are you bored and have nothing to occupy yourself with? Are you tired of reading, watching TV and guessing crosswords? Then learn to draw. This is a very exciting activity that is equally suitable for young people, middle-aged people, and the elderly. In addition, it does not require special equipment and tools. We add that drawing with a simple pencil and paints is very useful for the development of attentiveness, fine motor skills, coordination and observation. Do not be afraid that you do not have enough talent. Persistence, patience and advice of the master will help to overcome all difficulties. Start simple, for example, learn how to draw an acorn. Over time, you will become completely comfortable and will create real masterpieces on paper.
Where to begin?
If our introduction inspired you, then get white paper with a grainy, slightly rough surface (smooth will not work), a few simple pencils of different hardness / softness (marking HB, TT and TM), a soft eraser. At the initial stage, this is enough for you to create decent sketches. If a hobby grows into something more, then you should think about acquiring an easel. So you can draw from nature in nature, in a museum or zoo, as well as paper and hand will be at the right angle relative to each other.
Step-by-step master class: how to draw an acorn?
Draw several circles of different sizes to represent acorns from different angles. Divide each circle in half with a straight line.
Depict the “caps” (this part of the fruit is scientifically called the plus):
- on large and small acorns - in smooth lines along the circumference to the middle of the figures;
- on average, mark the location of the petiole slightly to the right of the middle of the circle.
Now draw the fruit itself, drawing a circle in an oval and sharpening its end. "Plant" small acorns on a twig. For clarity, focus on examples. Try to make your work at each stage look like a master’s drawing.
Last step: give the picture a natural look
Move the contours of the picture, with an eraser, remove all the auxiliary lines. After shading in a circular motion, the cocks (remember that these are “caps”) and the fruit itself with short lines. When hatching the fruit, direct the pencil lead on the left to the center and right to the center of the figure. So you give the stomach volume. At this stage, you can say with confidence that you now know how to draw an acorn with a pencil.
If you wish, you can depict the acorn in color, leaving white places - highlights.