Hi guys, i wanted to know for a very long time now like if it's better to do drawing foundations ( understanding shape and forms, basic perspective, dynamic sketching.) first before attempting portrait drawing.
Thanks for your attention. I’m looking forward to your reply.
Sep 8, '18
Sep 9, '18
Hi there!! From experience, I would definitely recommend studying the foundations of art first. Practice on those a few times, and go from there.
When you gain an understanding of foundations, it's like unlocking the secrets to complex treasures. Seeing how everything works, you begin to develop a natural sense of how parts of an illustration work together. As you practice it more, drawing will become more natural to you.
I also recommend using yourself as a reference! Artists are all unique and eventually develop ways to do their own shortcuts for establishing foundations. Observing yourself will help you develop your own shortcuts to drawing certain parts.
I wish you the best!
Thanks a lot!!
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