Sketching 101: Still Life - Coffee Mug

Sketching 101: Still Life - Coffee Mug

Take the next step on your introduction to sketching with a practice that is tried and true - drawing a still-life! Follow along with Hayley in using our Smart Trace technology and photo projection feature to sketch a cup of coffee as you learn the basics of realism drawing, from studying your subject to replicating its shadows and highlights. Whether you’re a beginner or simply want to enhance your skills, this exercise is considered one of the most useful ways to learn and improve your drawing abilities!

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