Archive - August 2014

TIP 12 | Draw Inspiration From Your Surroundings

Feeling stuck with no idea what to draw? Look around you, and outside the window! Use perspective and hatching to capture the beauty in everyday scenes and objects. Transform your observation into creative energy and watch your sketches come alive. Ready to find inspiration everywhere?

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TIP 11 | How to Draw Light Reflection in 4 Steps

Want to add realism and depth to your sketches? Discover a simple 4-step method to draw light reflections on glass and transparent surfaces. Learn how to simplify complex reflections for clear, attractive designs. Ready to make your sketches shine? Start practicing now!

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How to Draw a Shoes Easily for Beginners

Struggling with shoe proportions? Start with a basic shoe last—an elegant template used by professionals. By mastering this simple technique, you'll draw shoes faster, more accurately, and with style. Ready to elevate your footwear design? Begin your shoe sketching journey now!

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TIP 4 | How To Assemble a Women Sci-Fi Body Armour

Want to draw sci-fi women’s body armour? Start by understanding the body beneath the armour. Visualize anatomy clearly to assemble protective gear that flows and fits perfectly. Ready to elevate your armour design skills? Dive into this practical guide now!

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TIP 3 | Dry Your Marker to Get this Special Effect

Want to add fresh textures to your sketches? Try drying your marker tip to achieve special line effects and varied thicknesses. Explore how simple marker prep can elevate your design drawings. Ready to experiment and transform your sketches? Start drying your marker now!

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TIP 1 | LEARN DRAWING FASTER BY SKETCHING THE WORLD!

Want to improve your sketching? Step outside and sketch real-life action! Capture the energy and emotion in every movement using action lines and quick observation. Embrace the challenge of fast sketching and watch your creativity soar. Ready to sketch the world around you? Start now!

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LEARN 1 TIP A DAY WITH THE 365 KEEP SKETCHING CHALLENGE !

Being a designer means spending your entire life learning from the things around you. Observe, analyze, and imagine as often as you can in order to better understand your environment. And above all, put your ideas down as sketches. Whether in snow, wind, or the middle of a storm, I draw anywhere: at my home, in a park, on a paper cup at Starbucks…...

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Learn Killer Perspective Techniques from the Masters

Want to draw with impact and depth? Discover how to use “killer perspective” by placing vanishing points close and low, creating powerful, eye-level views. Learn tricks used by top designers and photographers to make your sketches stand out. Ready to master perspective? Begin your journey now!

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Master Line Weight to Visually Convince Your Audience

Want your sketches to jump off the page? Master line weight variation—the secret tool designers use to emphasize form, depth, and light. With just subtle pressure changes, you’ll create sketches that speak louder than words. Ready to impress your audience with every stroke? Start refining your lines today!

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Learn How to Draw Smarter with Michelangelo!

Want to draw like Michelangelo? It’s not just about hands-on practice—it’s about thinking with your brain. Analyze anatomy, plan your strokes, and develop an intuitive artistic strategy that makes each line count. Unlock your creative power and boost your progress. Ready to draw smarter? Let your journey start now!

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Chou-Tac

Hello! I'm Chou-Tac, a Product Designer from France.

If the sketching methods I’ve acquired aid me in my life and in my industrial design career, I believe that they can also help you reach your dream goal as a student or professional designer.

Leave a comment in the blog or send me an email at choutac@thedesignsketchbook.com : )

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