How to Master the Etch a Sketch
Start with the classic red Etch-a-Sketch., Practice doing diagonal lines., Make simple shapes., Move on to organic shapes., Become familiar with shading., Move on to simple pictures., Find and replicate landscape pictures with backgrounds., Draw...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start with the classic red Etch-a-Sketch.
There are many other models including miniatures, color variations, and upgraded ones, but you will find that the and the right.
The left knob controls the horizontal lines.
Turning it clockwise will make the cursor move right, counter-clockwise will move the cursor left.
The right knob controls the vertical lines.
Clockwise: up, and Counter-clockwise: down.
You should practice until you can control the direction with little thought. -
Step 2: Practice doing diagonal lines.
This can be done by turning both knobs evenly at the same time.
But ensure that they move together otherwise you will end up creating a circular shape, which you don't want.
The combination of their directions will guide the cursor in a diagonal line.
This will take diagonal lines all the way from one corner to the next in all directions.
With practice it will get straighter. , Start with triangles.
Get to the point where you have control over the cursor.
That is the trick: control.
The hardest shape to make is the circle.
You must carefully direct the cursor using all four diagonals in a circle motion.
If you can make a fairly large perfect circle, you will have much more capabilities with your drawings. , Try to draw still life.
Set out fruit and try to draw the shapes. try to draw plants or flowers.
Find things with odd curves or shapes, and try to draw them on the Etch-A-Sketch. , You can do this by simply starting at the left, filling in the area you want by moving the cursor up and down while slightly moving it to the right until the area is shaded.
You may read more about shading in sketching, then try to imitate some shading styles.
What you do is up to you. , Buildings are a good start.
You can easily draw the square structures, but then try to draw two dimensional buildings with façade details.
Try a city-scape.
Get pictures of buildings online, and try to make replicas of them.
Draw a farm building.
Draw bridges, or anything structural and simple. , Practice making depth.
Draw trees, grass, animals. try to put together a picture with multiple things happening.
Also try to start developing tricks to damage control; the ways you can cover up or lessen the impacts of mistakes.
Sometimes, shading over or over-tracing can make some mistakes disappear, but also know that some attempts simply need a good shake. , On the Etch-A-Sketch, you can draw completely separate objects, however it is very difficult, so you must find ways to connect them, whether making subtle extensions or using the border to transport the cursor.
The eyes and the nose are the hardest, but using the design of the hair and the eyes, you can easily work with what you have. , Be creative.
This is a new medium to master, so there are no rules to break. -
Step 3: Make simple shapes.
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Step 4: Move on to organic shapes.
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Step 5: Become familiar with shading.
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Step 6: Move on to simple pictures.
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Step 7: Find and replicate landscape pictures with backgrounds.
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Step 8: Draw faces and portraits.
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Step 9: Draw things completely free style
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Step 10: and make your own art.
Detailed Guide
There are many other models including miniatures, color variations, and upgraded ones, but you will find that the and the right.
The left knob controls the horizontal lines.
Turning it clockwise will make the cursor move right, counter-clockwise will move the cursor left.
The right knob controls the vertical lines.
Clockwise: up, and Counter-clockwise: down.
You should practice until you can control the direction with little thought.
This can be done by turning both knobs evenly at the same time.
But ensure that they move together otherwise you will end up creating a circular shape, which you don't want.
The combination of their directions will guide the cursor in a diagonal line.
This will take diagonal lines all the way from one corner to the next in all directions.
With practice it will get straighter. , Start with triangles.
Get to the point where you have control over the cursor.
That is the trick: control.
The hardest shape to make is the circle.
You must carefully direct the cursor using all four diagonals in a circle motion.
If you can make a fairly large perfect circle, you will have much more capabilities with your drawings. , Try to draw still life.
Set out fruit and try to draw the shapes. try to draw plants or flowers.
Find things with odd curves or shapes, and try to draw them on the Etch-A-Sketch. , You can do this by simply starting at the left, filling in the area you want by moving the cursor up and down while slightly moving it to the right until the area is shaded.
You may read more about shading in sketching, then try to imitate some shading styles.
What you do is up to you. , Buildings are a good start.
You can easily draw the square structures, but then try to draw two dimensional buildings with façade details.
Try a city-scape.
Get pictures of buildings online, and try to make replicas of them.
Draw a farm building.
Draw bridges, or anything structural and simple. , Practice making depth.
Draw trees, grass, animals. try to put together a picture with multiple things happening.
Also try to start developing tricks to damage control; the ways you can cover up or lessen the impacts of mistakes.
Sometimes, shading over or over-tracing can make some mistakes disappear, but also know that some attempts simply need a good shake. , On the Etch-A-Sketch, you can draw completely separate objects, however it is very difficult, so you must find ways to connect them, whether making subtle extensions or using the border to transport the cursor.
The eyes and the nose are the hardest, but using the design of the hair and the eyes, you can easily work with what you have. , Be creative.
This is a new medium to master, so there are no rules to break.
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