Sketch | Every Day 100 Simple Drawing Exercises From
Make your drawings feel deep.
Nature provides perfect, low-pressure subjects for 5-minute sketches .21. Focus on the fan-like shape and delicate veins.22. Stylized Flowers: Simplify a rose or daisy into basic geometric forms.23. Feathers: Use fine ink lines to capture the airy texture.24. Grains of Rice: A great exercise for precision and tiny details.25. Cloud Silhouettes: Capture the puffy, irregular shapes of the sky.26. Tree Bark: Zoom in on a small section and focus on the cracks and ridges.27. Pebbles: Draw a pile of rocks, focusing on how they overlap.28. Succulents : Practice the repetitive, radial patterns of a houseplant.29. Seashells: Focus on the spiral "construction" of the shell.30. Bird Wings: Map out the broad shapes before adding individual feathers. (31–45: Explore various botanical elements like pinecones, acorns, and dried twigs.) Everyday Objects (46–70)
The book Sketch Every Day: 100+ Simple Drawing Exercises from Simone Grünewald Sketch Every Day 100 Simple Drawing Exercises From
Not every sketch will be a masterpiece. The goal is the act of drawing, not the final product.
Designing outfits, fabric creases, hair styles (including beards), and color theory. Quick Tips to Stay Consistent The "Second Page" Rule : Simone suggests starting your practice on the Make your drawings feel deep
Hand and foot anatomy, different body types, and "baby steps" for character proportions. Motion & Energy
is a comprehensive guide designed to help artists of all levels build a consistent daily drawing habit. Published by 3dtotal Publishing in November 2019, it features more than 100 practical exercises focused primarily on character design, anatomy, and expressive storytelling. Key Features of the Book Stylized Flowers: Simplify a rose or daisy into
Nature hates straight lines. These exercises teach flow.
Before you draw a "good" picture, you need to loosen your hand. These exercises are not about the result; they are about controlling your line.