Foundations · Difficulty 1/10
Lines, control, basic shapes
Focus on steady, confident strokes. Draw from the shoulder, keep proportions loose but consistent.
contour line drawing
"how to draw contour line drawing / beginner beginner pencil exercise"
gradient shading strip
"how to draw gradient shading strip / beginner beginner pencil exercise"
spiral and wavy lines
"how to draw spiral and wavy lines / beginner beginner pencil exercise"
simple leaf outline
"how to draw simple leaf outline / beginner beginner pencil exercise"
Tip: open a couple of these, pick images that feel within reach, and copy them by hand.
Snap a photo of your page. You'll get a short, honest critique.