Draw a Box: My First Steps into Drawing

One of the skills I’ve decided to develop is drawing. While I could simply sit down and start drawing - which would certainly be better than doing nothing - I realized that figuring out all the drawing concepts on my own would be an unnecessarily long and time-consuming process.

After searching for structured learning resources, I discovered Draw a Box, a comprehensive program for learning the fundamentals of drawing.

Current Progress: Lesson One

I’m currently working through Lesson One, gradually approaching the infamous 250 boxes challenge. Here’s what I’ve completed so far:

Lines Homework

Superimposed Lines from Lesson One Ghosted Lines practice from Lesson One Ghosted Planes practice from Lesson One

Ellipses Practice

Tables of Ellipses practice from Lesson One Ellipses in Planes exercise Funnels exercise with ellipses

Box Construction

Plotted Perspective exercise Rough Perspective practice Rotated Boxes exercise Organic Perspective exercise

Initial Reflections

Even at this early stage, I can already feel improvements in my drawing skills. The ghosting method, in particular, has helped me draw with more confidence. While my lines might not be perfect yet, they’re noticeably better than when I started - and that’s what progress is all about!

Follow along with my drawing journey as I continue to practice and improve.