{"id":12501,"date":"2025-03-24T12:08:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T16:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/?p=12501"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:10:30","slug":"how-to-get-better-at-drawing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-drawing","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Better at Drawing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"insertbackground\">\n<div class=\"removep\">\n<div class=\"videoflexwrapper\">\n<div class=\"videotop\">\n <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vz9m9aEkNG0?si=cbRvXWfLn_m-4IqM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wrapperpage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/newsletter-signup\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideo\">FREE COURSE VIDEOS<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorangetabletcontainer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorangetablet\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"orangecontainermobile\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonundervideoorange\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebartop\">\n<div class=\"vertalign\">\n<div class=\"logoimage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logosmall75.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebarcarddescriptiondark\"><span>JOIN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR<\/span><br \/>\n    Get ALL of our courses, ebooks, live lessons, critiques, lesson plans and more today.<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebarbuttonholder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttonsmem\">START FREE TRIAL<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:1.5em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/newsletter-signup\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttons\">FREE COURSE VIDEOS<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>How to Get Better at Drawing<\/h2>\n<p>Drawing got you frustrated? You\u2019re not alone. Any new skill is a challenge to learn and develop, but the good news is that any skill &#8211; including the skill of drawing, can be mastered by anyone. In this lesson, we\u2019ll look at 6 basic principles that will help you get better at drawing plus a bonus tip. Let\u2019s dive in\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>Principle #1 &#8211; Practice Daily &#8211; Make Drawing a Habit <\/h2>\n<p>Developing any skill requires practice. The more that time that you devote to practice, the faster you\u2019ll see results. This seems pretty simple, but the fact is our practice needs to be focused practice. Just doodling in your sketchbook will not get the results that you want. <\/p>\n<p>We need to practice with a goal in mind. This means that you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/improve-your-drawing-by-developing-a-habit\">draw with a purpose<\/a>. If you are struggling with values, practice drawing subjects with a value scale as a reference and ensure that you use every value in your sketch. If you\u2019re struggling with textures, practice drawing various different textures and make notes on how you accomplished the illusion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/focused-drawing-practice.jpg\" alt=\"Focused drawing practice\" width=\"800\" height=\"482\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/focused-drawing-practice.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/focused-drawing-practice-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/focused-drawing-practice-768x463.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to get better at figure drawing, practice drawing figures from life &#8211; at the park or from reference photos. You get the idea &#8211; practice every day &#8211; but make sure that practice is something that can be measured and not just mindless doodling.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>25 Days to Better Drawings Course<\/span><br \/>\n    Learn a new drawing concept and skill every day for 25 days. Each drawing concept taught includes a short drawing exercise (less than one hour) that reinforces the concept taught.<br \/>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/25-days-to-better-drawings\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentbutton\">VIEW COURSE<\/div>\n<p>     <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Principle #2 &#8211; Draw Simple and Difficult Subjects<\/h2>\n<p>When choosing subjects to draw &#8211; don\u2019t get stuck drawing the same subjects over and over again. Diversify what you practice. Simple, everyday objects make great subjects for <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/101-sketchbook-ideas\">practice in your sketchbook<\/a>, but don\u2019t be afraid to try challenging subjects as well. Don\u2019t fall into the trap of reserving more difficult subjects for \u201cwhen you get better\u201d. Draw the difficult subjects along with the easier ones.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/draw-difficult-subjects.jpg\" alt=\"Draw Difficult Subjects\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/draw-difficult-subjects.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/draw-difficult-subjects-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/draw-difficult-subjects-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>Often, when we challenge ourselves, we improve faster. Lifting heavier weights in the gym, make us stronger &#8211; faster. But those lighter weights help to build tone. So both the heavier weights and the lighter ones are important. With drawing, draw both easy subjects and more difficult ones consistently to see noticeable improvement in your drawing skills.<\/p>\n<h2>Principle #3 &#8211; Take the Time to Learn<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t know what you don\u2019t know. If you don\u2019t take the time to learn techniques or basic foundational principles, then developing the skill of drawing will take longer to achieve. Teachers and experts have spent countless hours learning and developing. Along the way, they have acquired knowledge that they share with students. This knowledge can be passed on to you, saving you those countless hours in experimentation. Take advantage of this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/learn-drawing-techniques.jpg\" alt=\"Learn drawing techniques\" width=\"800\" height=\"474\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/learn-drawing-techniques.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/learn-drawing-techniques-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/learn-drawing-techniques-768x455.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>Take structured classes &#8211; online or in person &#8211; instead of just watching countless YouTube videos. While these videos may be great for inspiration, without an ordered and structured approach to teaching, you\u2019re only getting random pieces of the puzzle. Online classes or in person classes are mostly taught in a progression, ensuring that the information that you receive builds on what you\u2019ve learned. You get the whole puzzle with all of the pieces and a plan for how to put it all together. And if you don\u2019t want to invest in a course or a class, then learning how to draw really just isn\u2019t that important to you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Virtual Instructor offers a ton of classes for drawing<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/art-courses\">View Our Library of Courses and Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Principle #4 &#8211; Draw From Life or Photos &#8211; Not From Other Drawings<\/h2>\n<p>It can be tempting to draw from other people\u2019s drawings &#8211; especially simple cartoons. But this is somewhat a trap to your development as an artist. While it\u2019s encouraged to study other people\u2019s drawings, I wouldn\u2019t recommend copying them. The artist has already interpreted the subject through their eyes with their hand. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s better to draw from your own photo references or better &#8211; from life. This forces you to make the decisions and for you to interpret the subject in your own way and then make marks with your own hand. Although it may be gratifying to finish a drawing of your favorite anime character, it doesn\u2019t help you get better at developing your drawing skill &#8211; you\u2019re just get better at copying someone else\u2019s style. <\/p>\n<h2>Principle #5 &#8211; Explore Different Drawing Mediums<\/h2>\n<p>When most of us get serious about drawing, our tool of choice is usually a <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/Artists-pencils-graphite-pencils-explained.html\">graphite pencil<\/a>. It\u2019s a comfortable choice since its so familiar to us. But the world of drawing features many mediums, and graphite is not your only choice. <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/colored-pencil-drawing-tutorials.html\">Colored pencils<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/charcoal-drawing-tutorials.html\">charcoal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/pastel-drawing-tutorials.html\">pastels<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/ink-drawing-tutorials.html\">pen and ink<\/a> all have their own unique characteristics. <\/p>\n<p>Some artists gravitate to ink and its ability to communicate through line. Others prefer charcoal for its forgiveness and rich blacks. Some prefer colored pencils for its ability to develop precise details. But if you\u2019re just using a graphite pencil, you may be missing out on a medium that suits you better.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/try-different-mediums.jpg\" alt=\"Try different drawing mediums\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/try-different-mediums.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/try-different-mediums-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/try-different-mediums-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>Try different mediums without judging the results. Learn how these mediums work and practice with them. I didn\u2019t use pastels until I was in college &#8211; now its one of my favorite mediums. I missed out on years of development because I didn\u2019t know what I didn\u2019t know. Don\u2019t be afraid to try new things &#8211; don\u2019t let fear of failure stop you from experiencing all that\u2019s available to you. <\/p>\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimagedays\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>Realistic Pencil Drawing Course<\/span><br \/>\n    Explore the foundations and techniques for creating wonderful realistic drawings with pencil in this logically-sequenced video course.<br \/>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/realistic-pencil-drawing\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentbutton\">VIEW COURSE<\/div>\n<p>     <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Principle #6 &#8211; Stop Comparing Yourself to Others<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stop-comparing-yourself-to-others.jpg\" alt=\"Stop comparing yourself to others\" width=\"800\" height=\"504\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stop-comparing-yourself-to-others.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stop-comparing-yourself-to-others-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stop-comparing-yourself-to-others-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s age with social media and the internet, a countless number of incredible artworks are shoved in our faces everyday. My instagram feed is filled with stunning works of art that seem endless. It\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed and feel deflated when we compare ourselves to these artists. We may tell ourselves, \u201cI\u2019ll never be that good, why bother.\u201d This is a trap! Don\u2019t fall for it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/dealing-with-artistic-frustration-when-things-dont-go-your-way\">Dealing with Artistic Frustration<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>You are on your own art journey and we travel that journey at different paces. Focus on your own development and not on what others have done. When we compare ourselves to others, we never win. But when we compare ourselves to ourselves, then we can see how far we\u2019ve come. There will always be someone better than you at drawing &#8211; but this is not where we find gratification from making art. Drawing isn\u2019t a sport &#8211; there isn\u2019t a champion. <\/p>\n<p>There is merit in everything you create. Your journey is yours alone. Stay focused on this and you\u2019ll continue to practice and improve. If you let doubt creep in, your art materials will start to get dusty because you\u2019ll stop using them.<\/p>\n<h2>Bonus Principle &#8211; Drawing Well Doesn\u2019t Require Talent<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been conditioned to believe that skills are talents. They\u2019re not. Skills are learned. Drawing is a skill &#8211; not a talent. Some of us acquire these skills quicker than others. Some of us are programmed to develop faster than others. But all of us can learn any skill that we wish. It simply requires desire, knowledge and practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/1-secret-to-drawing\">The #1 Secret to Drawing<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>If you think it requires talent, then you\u2019re doomed to fail from the start. Once you encounter a challenge, you\u2019ll blame your lack of talent for your failure. Eventually, you\u2019ll give up &#8211; believing that you are lacking talent. This belief is stopping countless numbers of people from living their life to the fullest. If drawing well is your desire, then it is attainable. It won\u2019t happen overnight &#8211; but talent is not required and it shouldn\u2019t hold you back from what is possible.      <\/p>\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimagenews\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>Like This Lesson?<\/span><br \/>If so, join over 36,000 others that receive our newsletter with new drawing and painting lessons. 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