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Drawing & Painting - Tools and Techniques

Introduction

You will need:

  • Some plain paper, or a sketch book
  • A range of drawing tools.  Suggestions include:
  • Pencils, charcoal, graphite stick, eraser
  • Ink and nib / cotton bud / drinking straw / quill or feather
  • Pens: broad and fine markers, biros
  • Tissues (to wipe charcoal / blot ink)

What might this exercise offer? 

The Mark making with different tools exercise:
  • Helps us become familiar with a range drawing tools, and the different effects they can make
  • Enables us to learn new techniques or sharpen existing skills
  • May make our drawings more creative 
  • Helps us to gain confidence in self expression. Self-expression is proven to be vital for wellbeing

How long will the exercise take?

You can spend as long or as little time as you like on this. The exercise is split into small steps. Click through each section to gauge how long you might like to spend. on this exercise. Take as many breaks as you need.  Remember it’s a good idea when doing a creative exercise to have a break from it and come back to it with fresh eyes.

About Drawing Tools

Of course you can make a drawing by simply using your finger to draw in the sand at the beach, or in condensation on a window.  For more permanent results though, drawing tools are what you need.

The tools you choose to use when you begin mark making are really up to you – read through this information first to see what you’d like to try. You can do this by clicking on the 'Next' button. Or you can download the PDF if you prefer.  Each of the tools, and ways to try them, are described under headings of the tool names.


 

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