How To Turn Lunch Into Sketchbook Art
In this week's Draw Tip Tuesday video, I turn a lunch break into a creative art session.
You can do it too! Sketch your food before taking a bite, then keep eating AND drawing. One quick drawing after every bite makes for a playful sequence of sketches. And with just an ordinary sandwich as a starting point!
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As you draw, you decide which details to simplify or exaggerate. I also like using variety in line, to keep things loose and expressive. By drawing quickly (not getting into details), the drawing will feel lively and you can keep a natural and relaxed eating pace at the same time.
I also add color to the drawing, which brings it to life. When you think about composition, consider where to place the subject on the page. You can divide things on the page to balance empty space. And with colors, and adding written elements, you can gently guide the viewer’s eye through your sketch.
This kind of drawing session is a perfect example of stacking habits: combining sketching with everyday moments like mealtimes.
When you connect drawing to things you already do, it becomes much easier to keep a regular sketchbook practice. See this exercise as a low-pressure way to practice observation, line variation, and composition while you enjoy your food!
I wrote about stacking habits in my book Life Is Better When You Draw It, too.
Materials Used
Etchr Sketchbook (square, 100% cotton paper)
Sailor De Mannen fude nib fountain pen (55° angle) with Platinum Carbon Black ink
Daniel Smith watercolors
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