for starters(people who's beginning in the trade), try using 2b pencil to train the shading ability and surety of the strokes. using hb is good but it allows you to erase the stroke-therefor making mistakes seem minimal.

those who are VERY sure of their strokes can try to use the 'straight on' style or drawing without using pencils. as in using bolpens straight to the point(or paper for that ,matter)...

ahahahah, yup, drawing = level up!

practice is gooooooood

Tip2:

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I have a suggestion for those who would want to improve their drawings.

Always place what type of drawing, materials used, date of creation and how long it took to make, and inspirations in making(if any).

you never know when you step upon your old works one day and ask : How'd i do this again?

EXAMPLES ONLY

Possible types: Insomnia; Boredom; Inspiration; challenge; Random; etc..

Materials: Pencil; pastel; canvas acryllic; felt; etc..

Date: place a date , it can help once in a while and you'll know how much you've improved over time..

Inspiration: (so you can be inspired once more if you feel 'artist's slump'or 'artist's block') Movie(title); Music(Title); Person; event; movel/poem..etc..

A/N: i'm not saying this is a requirement, it's just a suggestion that might help as i see lots of people not doing it.

-Jien [1-10-07]