With so many avenues to explore when it comes to the world of art, it can be quite easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer volume of choices. You could perhaps purchase a graphics tablet and be well on your way to handling digital art — or maybe even develop a more unorthodox medium while absorbing various media portraying different creative mediums.
The trouble with looking to make your mark in the creative industry is the fact that it is far too easy to be distracted by the next big thing. For those who are currently on the fence, one of the best ways to gain enough perspective would be through the use of sketching. It is especially useful for the weary artists that just want to enjoy themselves at the end of the day. Here are just some of the benefits of sketching.
Freedom to do anything you like within the canvas
One of the best parts of sketching is the fact that it can be practically anything you like. You could walk around the street and sit on a bench, then try to sketch what you see. You could look at your non-dominant hand and try to sketch it! You could try to sketch that image you can’t seem to get out of your head. There are plenty of different avenues, and they do not necessarily require a tremendous amount of talent to get the job done.
At the end of the day, sketching is therapy
One of the biggest strengths of sketching is the fact that it asks very little from the artist, only some of their time and patience. Most people strive to find something that both soothes and teaches, and sketching is one such passion. Sketching does not have to be perfect — in fact, it looks much better in a rough state. It is also not bound by any strict rules, other than what you want to use. It’s a medium where you’re free to stretch your creative muscles without being bogged down by anything else. In essence, it’s one of the best ways to learn as it’s simultaneously therapeutic.
Learning to sketch develops the ability to put a mental image into the canvas
While the use of various pencils to sketch something might still be lacking in terms of color, there are always colored pencils to turn to when branching off from the rough sketch. The sketch can also be used as the foundation for a cleaner product when utilized alongside digital art. There are plenty of ways to take advantage of a rough sketch, and the best part is it does not have to be the initial stage — it can be the end product. Many people respect sketches, as they are often the purest form of creative longing.
While some might be more wowed by flashier creative ventures, it does not change the fact that the rough sketch is something that demands respect. You can utilize the medium however you like, with any pencil you like, to simply enjoy the act of drawing.
Photo Attribution:
1st and featured image from https://pixabay.com/photos/fantasy-architecture-forward-sci-fi-913869/
2nd image from https://www.verywellmind.com/drawing-art-therapy-and-stress-relief-3144585
