how to quickly sketch a scene

Draw Tip Tuesday: How to Quickly Sketch a Scene

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In this week’s Draw Tip Tuesday, Sketchbook Skool co-founder Koosje Koene shares a tip from one of our Sketchbook Skool fakulty members, Miguel Herranz, on how to quickly sketch a scene without drawing every detail.

It can be a bit overwhelming trying to capture an entire scene, especially if it’s in a space with a lot of decor, people, and details. The hardest part sometimes is just getting started. Instead of thinking about the whole, pick out a few items that spark your interest in the space you are in and start there.

Try taking your sketchbook along the next few times you head out and begin sketching the places you visit!

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