Sketching for children

Sketching is now very popular not only among adults but also among children. Any novice artist can learn how to draw simple and beautiful sketches in his notebook.

Sketching for kids has many benefits.

1. Simplicity. Sketches are quick drawings that are simple and lightweight. Therefore, even a child of 5-7 years old can learn to draw them.
2. Variety of materials. Almost any material can be used to create children's drawings in a sketchbook. These can be watercolors or markers, as well as a variety of liners or pencils.
3. The brightness of the images. Drawings in a notebook can be very different. You can sketch in your notebook both some unusual details and things from everyday life. Thanks to this, the child learns to notice the beauty around him.

There are no significant disadvantages to sketching. But some parents think that if a child draws such simple sketches, it will be difficult for him to learn how to create more serious work. But this is far from the case. After all, constant practice gives a person confidence in his abilities and allows him to develop his drawing skills.

To create light drawings in a sketchbook, a child will need a simple set of materials.

1. Notebook. A quality sketchbook should be compact and easy to use. You need to choose a notebook with smooth and thick paper. The best option for beginners is a sketchbook with white paper on which bright colors are best revealed.
2. Pencil. Thin pencils are used both for creating the basis of the drawing and for working out a full-fledged sketch.You need to choose high-quality products that do not scratch the paper, and also do not stain it.
3. Eraser. Like a pencil, an eraser must be of high quality. In this case, it will not damage the paper and spoil the drawing.
4. Markers. To create sketches, artists most often use markers. It is convenient to take them with you on the road. It is almost impossible to get dirty with them during the drawing process. At the initial stage, instead of markers, you can use ordinary children's felt-tip pens.
5. Watercolor. This product is used to create airy and light sketches. It is most convenient to work with watercolors at home.
6. Liners. Liners are used to create solid colors or clear outlines of color works. They must be of high quality. A good liner does not change color over time and does not flow. In addition, it does not smudge from the touch of the hand. Liners can be of different thicknesses. For a child who draws a lot and actively, it is best to buy several different options. A thick liner will be used to draw the base of the painting, a thin one will be used to work out the details.

If the child is just learning to draw, it is not worth buying him a large number of working materials. Your best bet is to buy him one quality notebook and a basic set of markers and liners.

Children's sketchbook can be filled with drawings on any topic. The most popular topics among children are the following.

Little sweet tooth 6-8 years old can be carried away by the process of drawing their favorite desserts. In a sketchbook, you can capture the recipe for your favorite dish, your breakfast or your first self-made treat. Such drawings are bright and colorful.

Floral sketches are also popular among children. Such drawings can be created taking inspiration from the surrounding nature or home flowers. They come out beautiful and stylish.

If a child often travels somewhere with his parents, he should learn how to sketch city landscapes. On such pictures you can capture the main sights of the city, as well as the places you like the most. Beautiful city sketches can easily be drawn by a child of 10-11 years old.

Drawings on the marine theme are especially popular. Novice artists enjoy painting seascapes. On a separate sketchbook page, you can practice drawing simple elements such as shells, sea fish, or stars.

A child of 12-13 years old can create beautiful and detailed animal drawings. In the notebook there is a place for images of pets, and street dogs, and wild animals. It is in the sketchbook that you can practice drawing individual parts of animals or various poses. This will help in the future to understand how more complex paintings are created.

A 7-9 year old student should practice drawing fruits and vegetables. Such vivid drawings will help him better understand the world around him.

Such drawings are perhaps the most complex. Therefore, drawing sketch portraits is worth a little practice. Very often, young artists depict people in their sketches in a cartoon style. Such works look interesting and funny.

An excellent drawing option for beginners is a picture on a marine theme. In order to learn how to draw a sea, you just need a simple step-by-step instruction.

1. First you need to create the base of the picture. It is a cylinder with sides concave inward.
2. Next, you need to draw water, as well as the rising spray. All lines should be smooth.Special attention should be paid to drawing lines inside the picture.
3. The resulting sketch should be outlined with a thin liner.
4. The base of the picture must be painted with a light blue marker. Separate parts of the picture need to be made light.
5. The splashes should be highlighted with a darker color.
6. Next, you need to place shadows with a dark turquoise marker.
7. When the picture is ready, you need to place the highlights on it. It is most convenient to do this with a white gel pen. There shouldn't be too many glare. In this case, the work will be neat and beautiful.

By studying such step-by-step drawings, you can learn how to draw most objects from the world around you.

You will learn the basic exercises for learning how to draw sketches with markers by watching the following video.