SKETCHING

A Making A Mark Guide:  Starting to sketch with coloured pencils

This guide is for:

• people who want to learn how to sketch
• people who familiar with coloured pencils but have never used them for sketching. 

This article looks at

• basics you need to think about when you're starting to sketch
• issues which sketching with coloured pencils can help you address

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The benefits of sketching with coloured pencils Sketching with coloured pencils helps you to: Expand your portfolio of subject matter  Get a true record of the colours and tones you see Develop your freehand drawing and observational skills Learn how to draw more quickly Learn how to draw outside - and in public! Learn how to choose what to sketch