Begin at the Beginning

If you, like I did, are wondering how to start learning to draw or how to take it up again, I would recommend a how-to-draw book. It sounds basic but it really works, at least for me.

The one I used, still use, and greatly enjoy is The Complete Book of Drawing by Barrington Barber.

There are many useful tips and skills imparted in this book but ones that I find particularly useful and return to time and time again are the warm-up and basic exercises (see picture to the left).

Not only have they been useful in honing my skills, but when I am having difficulty coming up with something to draw, I go back to these.

Shortly I find the creative juices flowing. Find your own Barrington,  it really does help.