Gallery of Pencil SketchesHere is a small gallery of pencil sketches that I enjoyed creating just recently. I keep a folder of reference pictures that I want to sketch 'one day' and these etchings resulted from those clippings.
Most of them are copied from past artist's work because I enjoy copying styles to see if I can imitate them.
Plus, I think it teaches me how to reduce form to its bones - which is basically what sketching is all about. I still feel confident that I can draw from real life and pictures because I've done it in the past. However, I keep getting drawn back to copying, maybe it's because I don't feel as though I have adopted the right style just yet. I don't get to draw as much as I'd lke to, much of my practice work consists of doodling all over my work papers. This simple flower sketch is beautiful with the flowing lines and just enough detail to make it special. As a general rule, I think flower sketches are pretty hard to dislike. All the sketches here on this page make up my gallery of pencil sketches...
Your Drawing AbilityIt is possible for you to accomplish so many things, you only have to apply yourself. Believe it or not, we were all born with the ability to draw (some of us just have to dig a little deeper than others to find it!).  So, what are you waiting for? If you want to draw or sketch, you are the only one who can make it happen. Picking up a pencil is a very good start and then you only need to practice, practice and practice. Practicing is not a boring thing to do - each and every sketch or drawing you do is practice and that is the only way you will ever improve. All of these sketches are my practice sketches. Remember my all-time favorite quote? Here it is...
"We all have at least 100,000 bad drawings inside of us.
The sooner we get them out and onto paper, the sooner we'll get to the good ones buried deep within." (Author unknown) I haven't counted how many drawings and sketches I've done but surely I'm getting closer to the good ones! 
With pencil in hand, imagine you are an artist you admire. By becoming someone else, you become fearless and confident. Don't let your thoughts
restrict you! I don't doubt your ability, so why should you?
Sketching People
Drawing the human form is for advanced art students but that doesn't stop me from trying! Actually, sketching people is far easier than drawing them with dedication and precision. The sketch of a man was done freehand, no measurements were taken and I like how it turned out. The more I look at it, the more errors I see so I've made a mental note to do this one again. I am not a fan of learning anatomy - besides, my memory is not good enough to remember all 206 bones in the human body, let alone all the muscles. I blame my poor memory on my age so I'm hoping for a little leeway here. This gallery of pencil sketches is only a snippet of what is possible if you only give it a go.
Fairy Sketches
Click image to see the original size. Most of us love fairy sketches. I saw this drawing in an old book of mine and even though it involved drawing the human form, I just had to have a go. Surprisingly, it didn't take too long to sketch but there was a lot of fiddling trying to get the face right. Maybe it's not very good but I think it passes as a reasonable likeness. If you like these sketches, you may also like my How To Sketch Guide.
Small Gallery of Pencil Sketches
This is only a small selection of what's in my gallery of pencil sketches but, even so, do you feel the urge to create one of your own? I hope you do and I certainly don't mind if you copy the sketches on this page.  Gosh, I don't care if your drawing ability surpasses mine! Go for it! I'm happy with the level of my skills to date and I simply want you to join me and be happy also. Create your very own gallery of pencil sketches, you'll be so pleased you did and don't forget to share them with your friends.
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