She is not the best drawer and I would say that she is more abstract. She does have a very good eye for fashion and can draw that way. I want to continue to encourage her and get her materials that she can use. And something to keep her thinking about this options seriously.
Thank you to anyone who can help or give suggestions.
2007-01-09 07:32:57 · 6 answers · asked by lsu_64 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
You obviously have access to a computer, so, you could have her practice drawing online at sites like hirokache.com/oekaki or suta-raito.com/Oekaki.shtml. If she draws a little bit everyday she will improve quickly. She can also visit deviantart.com and see what other artists do and see what she would be most interested in.
If you do decide online drawing is the way to go you could buy her a wacom tablet. I use my mouse. You can use that too! I personally prefer using a mouse because that is what I am used too.
This could just be me, but I rather draw on the computer than on paper because it's fun and you can have people help you improve. I like using Paint BBS, palette, at hirokache.com/oekaki because everyone is curtious.
Take her to art galleries, she can see more art and maybe she'll see something that will inspire her. Or she might decide that this one form of art interests her and this is what she wants to do. Then she cam practice! Practice doesn't necesarilly make perfect, and it can sometimes take a while, but most times it does make very very good!
As for fashion she can start off designing things for dogs and slowly move up to humans. For that I believe she would need a sewing machine, fabric, thread, buttons, measuring tape, sketchbook, eraser, and a pencil. Maybe even a few fashion books.
She could also try being a model. That's an art form, which involves fashion. She could be the next Naomi Cambell.
Good luck, I hope she finds something she likes.
2007-01-09 10:32:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she doesn't draw very well, it just suggests she could use some training in technique. One option is to get her a book on life drawing / figure drawing. She might enjoy studying technique if she likes drawing fashion. Take her down to the library and check out several books or go to the art store and invest in a good volume.
At the same time if you see that she enjoys making abstract work, then you can also encourage her to continue in this direction but experiment with mediums. One of the best things growing artists can do is to experiment with medium and find what they're most comfortable using. Some people can express themselves better in clay or paint while others with charcoal or watercolor. It depends on your environment, time and budget constraints, etc., but you could offer her a few types of mediums and see which one she prefers or is focusing on.
You might also try researching different mediums. Show her pictures of the kinds of artwork different mediums produce and see what she shows an inclination for. If this is too overwhelming, you could also get her a combination set at your local art store. A set that comes with colored pencils, value pencils, markers, etc. Don't worry so much about buying expensive quality materials either. Wait until she shows a preference. If there is one thing to spend a little more money on, I would say a large, good quality sketch pad. It will give some depth and richness to even cheap mediums.
2007-01-09 07:57:56 · answer #2 · answered by Katryoshka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to suggest going to your local dollar store for supplies. My son enjoys drawing and I get his paper there. I would not suggest chalk because they really can't get the drawing right that way. I would also suggest going to a library and getting drawing books. That way she can see how to draw if she's really into it. Also when the school [if your school does it] has book sales to buy some. Our school has those little fliers sent home to buy books and has two book sales a year. I've gotten my son about 20 drawing books and they show more wear and tear than all the rest of the toys and things he gets. He loves them. You can find them on anything she's interested in. I buy my son sketch books at the dollar store so we don't have lots of paper. My son will honestly go through 500 pages of printing paper a month. I know because I have seen it. It's crazy, then all that paper builds up. The sketch books are good because she can see how she's improved as she's drawn.
2016-03-14 03:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm...if she is not ready for paints yet, consider a good quality cheap sketch pad, a colored pencil set and a childrens book for drawing. When I first painted, I started with a painters starter kit. It had me draw a picture from the book (with instructions that were easy to follow), then told me how to mix my paints and how to apply for different textures. These type of starter materials can be found anywhere..walmart or michaels, etc. I would try a michaels or hobby lobby for the best selection of these!
2007-01-09 07:43:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jase 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the abstract part, i would suggest oil pastels, but as for the designing, i use pencils, or sometimes i will use my brush tip pens as they have a nice effect!!
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2007-01-09 07:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by *~[[Jordanny]]~* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well...
how about getting her some dolls,
and buy a bunch of doll clothes.
tell her that you want to see a fashion show.
it will help her think.
and try to get her to design stuff.
best wishes
2007-01-09 07:44:04 · answer #6 · answered by rukia kuchiki 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps you can let her make some clothes for a doll or something ... can she sow?
2007-01-09 07:37:15 · answer #7 · answered by twistedduck07 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋