Starting on the assignment to create 300 sketches in just two weeks felt like an impossibly daunting task. The sheer number of sketches required, coupled with the deadline, seemed like a overwhelming challenge. The thought of pushing my creativity and endurance to its limits was intimidating. Each sketch became a little victory, a sign that maybe, I could do this.
The first lesson I learned was the importance of warming up before starting to draw. When Han explained what we should do, I initially thought we were just drawing lines and it wouldn't significantly impact my drawing skills. However, I discovered that these warm-up exercises make a huge difference. The practice of preparing before sketching has not only improved my technique but also enhanced the overall quality of my drawings. After learning this I started warming every time doing a quarter of a page before starting any sketch.
In the beginning, my drawings were unrefined, with lines that zigzagged and lacked smooth curves. The strokes were wobbly, without the confidence and grace.
However, after a week of practicing lines and ovals, my sketching skills began to improve. The repetition of these basic shapes honed my technique, leading to a more controlled and fluid sketches.
However, after a week of practicing lines and ovals, my sketching skills began to improve. The repetition of these basic shapes honed my technique, leading to a more controlled and fluid sketches.
As my comfort with basic drawings grew, I wanted explore various styles, such as technical drawing. I was eager to use modern tools, I decided to experiment with sketching on my tablet.
I wanted to try new things. I started learning about technical drawing and how to show depth with perspective.
It taught me a lot about making my drawings look more real and solid.
Feeling more confident after practicing, I decided to put my new skills to the test. I made a few sketches where I tried to use what I had learned about technical drawing and perspective to make them better.
Encouraged by my progress, I set my sights on mastering adding shadows to my sketches. I began learning by watching YouTube tutorials about how to bring a sense of depth into my drawings through light and dark.
I felt ready to start drawing on my tablet, taking my practice to digital, to explore new techniques and tools.
Near the end of my sketching , I started to feel a bit bored with just copying things. So, I began to draw whatever popped into my head. Like one time, I saw SpongeBob and it made me think of the coconut trees from the show's intro, so I decided to draw those.
I also included my bored-in-class doodles.
When I first faced the challenge of making 300 sketches in two weeks, it felt like a huge mountain to climb. My early sketches weren’t great, just shaky lines and awkward shapes. But practicing every day, especially with lines and ovals, really started to improve my skills. As I got better, I wanted to try new things like technical drawing and using perspective to make my drawings look more real. Watching YouTube tutorials helped me learn how to add shadows, which made my sketches pop.
Then, I started using my tablet for drawing, which was a whole new experience. When I was close to finishing the 300 sketches, drawing the same old stuff got boring, so I began sketching whatever came to mind. For example, after watching SpongeBob, I drew the coconut trees from the show. I also took those little doodles I’d make in class when my mind wandered and worked on them more, turning them into proper drawings.
Looking back, this 300-sketch challenge wasn’t just about filling pages. It was a journey that pushed me to try new things, improve my skills, and see art in a different way.
From the whole 300-sketch challenge, I learned a lot more than I expected. First off, practicing regularly really does make a big difference. At the start, my sketches were rough, but with time and effort, they got much better. Trying out different styles, like technical drawing and adding shadows, taught me how to make my drawings look more realistic and lively.
Using a tablet opened up new ways for me to create art, which was pretty exciting. Also, letting my imagination run wild and drawing random things that popped into my head was a fun way to keep things interesting. Even the doodles I made when I was bored in class turned out to be valuable practice.
Most importantly, this challenge showed me that tackling something that seems impossible at first can lead to surprising growth. I learned not just about drawing, but also about patience, persistence, and creativity.
