1. Find a real life subject with interesting edges, something organic or natural is good!

2. Use the technique of contour drawing to practice finding the unique aspects of the edge of your subject.

3. Once you have practiced contour drawing, start a new drawing by sketching out a light guide of the shape and then use your pencil to create dark lines where their are shadows and light lines where there are highlights.

4. Notice how the lines in your subject change in quality (soft, sharp, delicate, heavy) and use your pencil expressively.

5. Dont worry about proportion! This is an exercise in line quality and how to use it effectively.

Happy Drawing!

Angela Rios

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