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Drawing 3D is defined as the action of making marks on any surface with any mark-making material. It is clear, by this definition, that anyone can draw. If you can write your name, well then- you can draw. Now that we've established that, we all know that some of us can draw better than others. Becoming skilled at Drawing 3D requires several factors coming together. Some of these factors include desire, instruction, practice, time, and more practice. I decided to put together this list of quick tips on Drawing 3D so that you can immediately see results in your Drawing 3D abilities. This list of tips on Drawing 3D is not a "catch all" formula for Drawing 3D. They are purely just some tips that I have picked up along the way that have helped me in my Drawing 3D.

1. Drawing 3D is a Skill- This means that Drawing 3D is not some magical activity that some people are born with the ability to do. A skill is something that can be taught and most importantly-learned. If you want to draw, draw better, or draw as a professional- you can. Anyone can become skilled at Drawing 3D. Don't ever say, "I can't draw."

2. Drawing 3D is At Least 50% Observation- Drawing 3D is about seeing. Have you ever taken a photo of something without pointing the camera at it? Of course you haven't. Yet so many people think they can draw well without looking at an object. Then they become disappointed that their Drawing 3Ds don't look representational. You must look at objects in order to draw them. In fact, you need to look at objects a lot in order to draw them. I suggest that the amount of time you should spend looking at your object should be half the time it takes to complete the Drawing 3D. Drawing 3D is at least 50% observation. If you want to draw an elephant, then look at an elephant. Really study it. Understand why you see it that way, then draw it. Everyone knows that one way to cheat on a test is to look at someone else's paper. When you draw, look at your object- the answers are there. Just put them on your paper.

3. Use Resources- This one is related to #2. Gather photos or better yet take photos of objects if you can't draw them in person. Some people may forsake me for this one. It's just not possible to draw everything from life. So when you can't be in the African Savannah to draw that lion, use a photo or three.

4. Look for Basic Shapes- Everything in the world can be simplified into basic shapes. When you are studying your subject, try to pick out the basic shapes that make up the over all shape. Usually these shapes are pretty easy to draw. Draw the shapes then draw the contours (outlines). ( This tip will help you with your speed as well.)

5. Good Drawing 3Ds Have a Full Range of Value- Value is the darkness or lightness of a color. So value is about light. We can't see without light, therefore we see things because of value. It's not about color.(Although color is important too.) Make a value scale and then use it. Make sure that your Drawing 3D has a full range of value. (i.e. All of the values on your value scale.) You define the light source through your use of value.