Foundations · Difficulty 2/10
Lines, control, basic shapes
Focus on steady, confident strokes. Draw from the shoulder, keep proportions loose but consistent.
gradient shading strip
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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"
ellipses in perspective
"how to draw ellipses in perspective / 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.