Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Introduction 00:00
Why drawing on a tilted surface is important 01:04
3 Ways to practice drawing on a tilted surface 05:18
How to hold your pencil effectively for drawing 10:37
Exercises 16:49
This is episode 2 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 this second episode, I explain why drawing on a tilted surface is important, the three ways you can practice drawing on a tilted surface, drawing pencil grips to start exploring, and exercises to help you get comfortable drawing "from the shoulder".
Stay tuned for the following episodes in this series!
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the Comments below. 💙
► Recommended Resources
Essential Drawing Supplies Beginner Series (Episode 1) youtu.be/LcVh24bibi8
Why Learning To Draw Is Important For Artists youtu.be/eWud7L9Y308
The Keys to Drawing Anything You Want
youtu.be/Uxq0x_CVsCA
Why Drawing on a Slanted Surface Is Important for Your Progress
youtu.be/MIQMizLjTrc
► Supplies used in video:
Paper
-Strathmore Sketchbook Side Bound 9x12” amzn.to/4j7yo8Z
-Canson Drawing Sketchbook 9x12” Side Bound Cream Paper amzn.to/453wQ8F
-Strathmore 300 Series Top Bound Sketchbook 9x12” amzn.to/4h8Spdl
-Canson XL Side Bound Sketchbook 9x12” amzn.to/3C1MBnb
-Strathmore Bristol Smooth Surface 9x12” amzn.to/3W9H0C4
-Strathmore Toned Tan Sketchbook 5.5x8.5” amzn.to/3CbRMRp
Pencils
-Derwent Sketching Graphite Pencils Tin Box with 6 amzn.to/40fdc7c
-Derwent Graphite Pencils Graphic Tin Box with 12 amzn.to/40ts18s
-Faber-Castell 9000 Graphite Pencils Tin Box with 6 amzn.to/4fN6dZX
-Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black Pencils Tin Box with 6 amzn.to/3PvLVty
Sharpener
-Integra Steel Pocket Sharpener amzn.to/4gI6grk
-Staedtler Single Metal Sharpener amzn.to/4gEJRv3
-Orientools Utility Knife Pack of 4 amzn.to/4abfeLb
-Westcott Sand Paper Lead Pointer amzn.to/40bSuGh
Erasers
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers (12 pack) amzn.to/3zwpDyZ
-General’s Gum Eraser (2 pack) amzn.to/3C62NUp
-General’s Factis Soft Erasers shrsl.com/4t4gu
-Tombow MonoZero Eraser Round Tip amzn.to/4gEKDbr
Blending Stumps
-Baolaili Blending Stumps (3 Pack) amzn.to/4gNGS3B
► 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:
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► 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
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#drawingtutorialforbeginners #bestdrawingtipsforbeginners
Introduction 00:00
Why drawing on a tilted surface is important 01:04
3 Ways to practice drawing on a tilted surface 05:18
How to hold your pencil effectively for drawing 10:37
Exercises 16:49
This is episode 2 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 this second episode, I explain why drawing on a tilted surface is important, the three ways you can practice drawing on a tilted surface, drawing pencil grips to start exploring, and exercises to help you get comfortable drawing "from the shoulder".
Stay tuned for the following episodes in this series!
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the Comments below. 💙
► Recommended Resources
Essential Drawing Supplies Beginner Series (Episode 1) youtu.be/LcVh24bibi8
Why Learning To Draw Is Important For Artists youtu.be/eWud7L9Y308
The Keys to Drawing Anything You Want
youtu.be/Uxq0x_CVsCA
Why Drawing on a Slanted Surface Is Important for Your Progress
youtu.be/MIQMizLjTrc
► Supplies used in video:
Paper
-Strathmore Sketchbook Side Bound 9x12” amzn.to/4j7yo8Z
-Canson Drawing Sketchbook 9x12” Side Bound Cream Paper amzn.to/453wQ8F
-Strathmore 300 Series Top Bound Sketchbook 9x12” amzn.to/4h8Spdl
-Canson XL Side Bound Sketchbook 9x12” amzn.to/3C1MBnb
-Strathmore Bristol Smooth Surface 9x12” amzn.to/3W9H0C4
-Strathmore Toned Tan Sketchbook 5.5x8.5” amzn.to/3CbRMRp
Pencils
-Derwent Sketching Graphite Pencils Tin Box with 6 amzn.to/40fdc7c
-Derwent Graphite Pencils Graphic Tin Box with 12 amzn.to/40ts18s
-Faber-Castell 9000 Graphite Pencils Tin Box with 6 amzn.to/4fN6dZX
-Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black Pencils Tin Box with 6 amzn.to/3PvLVty
Sharpener
-Integra Steel Pocket Sharpener amzn.to/4gI6grk
-Staedtler Single Metal Sharpener amzn.to/4gEJRv3
-Orientools Utility Knife Pack of 4 amzn.to/4abfeLb
-Westcott Sand Paper Lead Pointer amzn.to/40bSuGh
Erasers
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers (12 pack) amzn.to/3zwpDyZ
-General’s Gum Eraser (2 pack) amzn.to/3C62NUp
-General’s Factis Soft Erasers shrsl.com/4t4gu
-Tombow MonoZero Eraser Round Tip amzn.to/4gEKDbr
Blending Stumps
-Baolaili Blending Stumps (3 Pack) amzn.to/4gNGS3B
► 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.
#drawingtutorialforbeginners #bestdrawingtipsforbeginners
