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Quick Studies
Quick studies are sketches drawn in the shortest amount of time possible. The key is to draft the principal lines with the least number of strokes. Do not concern yourself if the resulting drawing looks unfinished. In recreating its basic structure, the sketch may lend itself as the starting point for a more detailed drawing or definitive study in future.
Quick studies are essential when studying people in public settings as opposed to static models. By observing and sketching people often, you will develop a visual memory of how to approach the drawing of different physical forms and expressions and your strokes will become more quick and spontaneous.
To save time when sketching quick studies, hatching
should be kept to a minimum, using simple gray hatching against the white
of the page to differentiate between light and shaded areas. Keep a
sketchbook handy and fill it with ideas, inspired moments and doodles. The
key is to practice capturing concepts while practicing your strokes and
other drawing techniques.
Other pages of interest
Quick studies
Sketch types
Contour sketches
Drawing the human body
Drawing hidden body
parts