Artist's Drawing and Inspiration

First Marks for Beginners

MATERIALS

• Paper.
• Drawing pencil (6B, 7B, 8B or 9B) or charcoal pencil.
• Kneadable eraser.

Drawing is often lots of fun and a wonderful and satisfying experience for many people. However, over my years as an art teacher, I’ve encountered many who long ‘to be able to draw’ and are quite afraid to make the first marks because they are already convinced that

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