*New* Sketch of the Day

Ok. In an effort to boost my own drawing skills and get more practice, I am going to be sketching every day and posting what I draw.
Doing quick sketches is a great way to train your eyes and hands, even though the pictures may not look finished at all. Not everything we draw must be a completed work of art, especially when we are learning. As with learning anything, it is important to practice, practice, practice!
In college, I studied art. Some of the best teachers I've ever had were at Walla Walla College. I learned a lot there about sketching. For drawing class, there was a model who we would sketch different ways, spending varying amounts of time on each sketch.

Try This:
Try to make quick sketches (30 seconds, 1 minute, even 5 minutes etc.). If you are around people, try to draw them quickly, but not with all the details. Just a very quick study of the shapes, sometimes with one line (don't take the pencil off of the paper and just feel the shapes, moving the pencil around with different pressure).
Don't be disappointed if your sketches don't turn out beautifully. The important thing here is working on what you see and how you can quickly capture it on paper.

I will be posting sketches in addition to the regular lessons. Don't laugh, its been a while since I really dedicate time to art. This is a great way to improve skills, so I will be doing it too.