Pencil drawing of a GINKO Leaf [SIMPLE]
Apr 29, 2021This week I’m launching a brand-new series of art material tips and a 5-minute doodles based on the chosen material.
These 5-minute doodles will help you understand the basic art materials available with insight into what the material looks like, how it functions and the effects that you can get with them.
You can follow along at home and see how you do!
EPISODE 1 – ‘The pencil’
HB pencil is the 'goldilocks' of pencils, it's not too soft, not too hard, just in the middle.
You can find the strength of the pencil labelled on the side e.g. 'HB'
Soft pencils are 'B' and the higher the number the softer the pencil. Hard pencils are 'H' and the higher the number.
My Recommendation: Have an HB Rexel Office Pencil and a 2B Staedler Noris Pencil in your kit. You can invest in a greater range of B pencils if you get on ok. I wouldn't worry about H pencils, just B's (most multipacks have a variety of both, but I tend to find the H's don't get used).
I have a great drawing starter kit for sale in my ART SHOP
PENCIL DRAWING OF A GINKO LEAF
In this short tutorial video, I use simple pencil drawing skills to create a really simple yet elegant ginkgo leaf. Using a HB pencil or similar such as a 2B pencil, you can draw with lines this lovely creation.
WATCH THE 5 MINUTE VIDEO HERE
Use overlapping lines and a little bit of mark making and some shading you can easily craft this effective drawing.
The technique is simple, just follow me and you will be able to make it too.
When you've finished, just post your creations on our fabulous and supportive art club on Facebook. To join click HERE.
If you are super keen you can jump ahead to the next lesson: 5 MINUTE DOODLES :-)
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