DRAWING AND PAINTING
LESSONS
Commonly Asked Questions
Do I need to learn drawing before painting?
1.
Learning drawing can help you to develop
your observation and visual analysis skills,
which are useful for painting as well. By
practising drawing, you can learn to see
and analyse the relationships between
shapes, forms, and colours in the world
around you.
2.
Painting and drawing both involve working
with different tools and materials. By
learning drawing first, you can become
familiar with different types of pencils,
papers, and other materials, which can be
helpful when you start painting.
3.
If you are interested in representational
painting, such as realism or naturalism,
then learning drawing can be very
beneficial. Drawing can help you to develop
your ability to create accurate
representations of objects and scenes.
4.
On the other hand, if you are interested in
more abstract or expressive forms of
painting, then drawing may be less
important. In this case, you may be more
interested in exploring colour, texture, and
form in a more intuitive or experimental
way.
5.
Ultimately, the decision of whether to learn
drawing before painting is a personal one.
If you enjoy drawing and want to develop
your skills in this area, then it can be a
great foundation for painting. However, if
you are more interested in painting and
want to jump right in, then that is also a
valid choice. The most important thing is to
find a medium and approach that works for
you, and to practice regularly to develop
your skills.