The Importance Of Sketching And Drawing

Sketching and drawing is an important part of art history or if you’re an artist yourself; whether you’re a painter, sculptor, or even an installation artist – it has been a key element of art throughout history and in the contemporary art world.

At the end of October, the Big Draw took place – a worldwide festival devised to encourage everyone to pick up their pencils and start drawing again. This event has inspired us to explore the world of sketching and drawing, so in this article, we’re going to look at why sketching is such a huge and important part of art and how the initial sketch influences the final artwork or Even Become The Final Piece Itself.

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The Purpose

The purpose of sketching varies; it can be to try out a range of different compositions and angles, especially when it comes to still life paintings – it will help to mold the final artwork. Sketching can also help the artist to be expressive and get initial ideas down onto paper. Much of the expression found in the final piece of work will have been created in the sketch; however in a much rawer form.

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