How to draw anything
For the novice there is no better place to start. As everthing is still you would have none of the worries of changing movements like changing skies or other objects moving in the background. Once you have found your scene and arranged things in the way you want simply sit down, relax and take your time. It is also very easy to find a scene that you would not find too demanding, choose the objects you want based on what you consider to be within your skill level. The most important thing is that you should enjoy drawing your subject if you feel it is too ambitious try something else.
Using a sketchbook is a great way to record surroundings or or a particular object you might come accross on your travels. Work quickly because it is likely that many things will be changing such as people and the movement of the sky. Take care to get all the most prominent details. Once you have built up a collection of sketches you may want to use them later to create a more ambitious drawing or even merging one scene with another.
With so many different forms of animals to choose from and myriad of different textures, patterns, colours and character, animals have proven to be a great source of inspiration. For thousands of years artists have been seen to draw animals. In particular pictures have been etched into the walls of caves and have stood the test of time to be seen many thousands of years later. The big difference with drawing animals is that you cannot ask it to sit still or even if you did it would be very unlikely to stay that way for very long. One way to tackle this would be to study photographs, either your own or those found in books and magazines. The only downside is that photographs sometimes cannot capture the same real life detail as the naked eye. You might also try studying stuffed animals.
The human form is not only one of the most popular drawing subjects but also the biggest test for any artist. It is no mean feat to get the correct balance between lifelike and movement. A great deal of concentration and observance is needed to achieve this. A good place to start is a class in which models are provided for you to study. If this is not an option try asking a member of your family or a friend to model for you. You will want to find a suitable position for your model to be in. The more interesting the pose you choose the better your finished product will be. Alternatively rather than posing for you they could go about their real life activities such as watching tv, having a nap, cooking or playing their favorite instrument. You can add props to make the scene more interesting.
