Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Introduction 00:00
Must-know Tips for Success + Warm-Up 01:57
Drawing Exercises 1-3 (with Reference Photos) 10:30
This is episode 4 of my Drawing for Beginners Series.
In episode one, I explained all about basic drawing supplies, and you can find it here: youtu.be/LcVh24bibi8
In episode two, I explained why it's important to draw on a titled surface, how to hold your pencil for drawing and initial exercises. You can find it here: youtu.be/kSXbjjnw35M
In episode three, I teach you how to simplify subjects into basic shapes like squares, rectangles and triangles, to better recreate overall shapes and proportions freehand. You can find it here: youtu.be/2DJN4SCBQkU
Stay tuned for the last episode of this series, which is coming up next week!
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the Comments below. 💙
► Recommended Resources
Why Learning To Draw Is Important For Artists youtu.be/eWud7L9Y308
Drawing Practice for Beginners Understanding 1 and 2 Point Perspective youtu.be/SV6W3ASH8wU
Improve Your Drawing With This Exercise (Espresso Cups)
youtu.be/W2tlZ4rzDPE
Drawing Exercises to Improve Your Circles youtu.be/5KH1RQUhBQM
Form + Perspective Exercises Live Workshop Recording youtu.be/Mic8bcT7Bb8
How To Draw A House (Beginner-Friendly Tutorial) *Elevation View youtu.be/8JZYcMDF2Ng
Pen and Ink House Scene Drawing Tutorial *Two-Point Perspective youtu.be/klQpTeiZ6wY
Drawing a Room in 1-Point Perspective youtu.be/gZI8k5juUHc
Pen + Watercolor Wash House Scene Tutorial youtu.be/GZ8uPck0JFo
► Supplies used in video:
-Strathmore Sketchbook Side Bound 9x12” amzn.to/4j7yo8Z
-Faber-Castell 9000 Graphite Pencils Tin Box with 6 amzn.to/4fN6dZX
-Integra Steel Pocket Sharpener amzn.to/4gI6grk
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers (12 pack) amzn.to/3zwpDyZ
-General’s Gum Eraser (2 pack) amzn.to/3C62NUp
► Join my Patreon community for exclusive real-time sketching and watercolor tutorials, individualized feedback from me on your work, classes on Art Fundamentals, live art practice and chat every month, and more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Become an art email insider to receive special messages from me and resources to help you improve your sketching and watercolor skills:
https://lancaster-e85-gmail-com.ck.page/d32ef80353
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#drawingforbeginners #sketchingforbeginnerstutorial
Introduction 00:00
Must-know Tips for Success + Warm-Up 01:57
Drawing Exercises 1-3 (with Reference Photos) 10:30
This is episode 4 of my Drawing for Beginners Series.
In episode one, I explained all about basic drawing supplies, and you can find it here: youtu.be/LcVh24bibi8
In episode two, I explained why it's important to draw on a titled surface, how to hold your pencil for drawing and initial exercises. You can find it here: youtu.be/kSXbjjnw35M
In episode three, I teach you how to simplify subjects into basic shapes like squares, rectangles and triangles, to better recreate overall shapes and proportions freehand. You can find it here: youtu.be/2DJN4SCBQkU
Stay tuned for the last episode of this series, which is coming up next week!
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the Comments below. 💙
► Recommended Resources
Why Learning To Draw Is Important For Artists youtu.be/eWud7L9Y308
Drawing Practice for Beginners Understanding 1 and 2 Point Perspective youtu.be/SV6W3ASH8wU
Improve Your Drawing With This Exercise (Espresso Cups)
youtu.be/W2tlZ4rzDPE
Drawing Exercises to Improve Your Circles youtu.be/5KH1RQUhBQM
Form + Perspective Exercises Live Workshop Recording youtu.be/Mic8bcT7Bb8
How To Draw A House (Beginner-Friendly Tutorial) *Elevation View youtu.be/8JZYcMDF2Ng
Pen and Ink House Scene Drawing Tutorial *Two-Point Perspective youtu.be/klQpTeiZ6wY
Drawing a Room in 1-Point Perspective youtu.be/gZI8k5juUHc
Pen + Watercolor Wash House Scene Tutorial youtu.be/GZ8uPck0JFo
► Supplies used in video:
-Strathmore Sketchbook Side Bound 9x12” amzn.to/4j7yo8Z
-Faber-Castell 9000 Graphite Pencils Tin Box with 6 amzn.to/4fN6dZX
-Integra Steel Pocket Sharpener amzn.to/4gI6grk
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers (12 pack) amzn.to/3zwpDyZ
-General’s Gum Eraser (2 pack) amzn.to/3C62NUp
► Join my Patreon community for exclusive real-time sketching and watercolor tutorials, individualized feedback from me on your work, classes on Art Fundamentals, live art practice and chat every month, and more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Become an art email insider to receive special messages from me and resources to help you improve your sketching and watercolor skills:
https://lancaster-e85-gmail-com.ck.page/d32ef80353
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#drawingforbeginners #sketchingforbeginnerstutorial
