The "best" drawing to draw is subjective and depends entirely on your individual goals, skill level, interests, and what you hope to achieve with your drawing. There isn't a single "best" drawing for everyone.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Drawing Subject:
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Skill Level: Beginners might find simple shapes, still life, or individual objects easier to master before tackling complex portraits or landscapes. Experienced artists may want a challenge.
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Interests: Draw what you enjoy! If you love animals, draw animals. If you're fascinated by cars, draw cars. Your passion will fuel your motivation and lead to better results.
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Practice Goals: Are you trying to improve your shading? Focus on drawings with varied light sources. Are you working on perspective? Draw architectural subjects.
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Creativity: Don't be afraid to experiment and come up with your own ideas. Combine different elements, create fantasy worlds, or add your own unique style to existing subjects.
Drawing Ideas Based on Goal:
Here's a breakdown of suggestions from the reference, categorized by what you might be aiming to improve:
- For Beginners / Simple Practice:
- Draw your hand in a continuous line.
- Draw your feet.
- Draw simple objects around your house.
- For Portraits and Figure Drawing:
- Draw a self-portrait.
- Draw people (in a cafe, on the street, from photos).
- Fill a page studying noses, ears, eyes, or mouths (individual features).
- For Technical Skills (Perspective, Shading):
- Draw a car or other vehicle.
- Draw architecture (buildings, rooms).
- For Observation Skills and Detail:
- Draw an animal.
- Draw plants or flowers.
- For Creativity and Exploration:
- Go on a mini-adventure by exploring your neighborhood with your sketchbook in hand, and draw what inspires you.
In Conclusion:
The best drawing to draw is the one that excites you, challenges you appropriately, and helps you develop the skills you want to improve. Explore different subjects, experiment with different techniques, and most importantly, have fun!
