I don’t remember when was the last time I draw some buildings in Paris. I went to the 1st floor of a Starbucks, and sat in one of their comfy chair. Then I draw what I saw from the window.
TIP 22 Bring life to your drawing
Adding people to your drawings brings immediate life and energy to your scenes. I find that including figures in action, whether they’re chatting, smoking, or looking up at the sky, adds a dynamic story element that makes the artwork more relatable and engaging. Imagining what people are doing or discussing helps me create a narrative within the scene.
Why Adding People Makes a Difference
People add scale, movement, and focal points to your drawings. By placing characters in your scene, you guide the viewer’s eye and make your composition feel alive. This simple addition not only gives context but also invites emotional connection with your work.
Adding people is an easy and powerful way to breathe life into your drawings. Try practicing this habit regularly, and you’ll notice your scenes becoming more vibrant and compelling without needing perfect anatomy or detail.
Chou-Tac Chung – From Starbucks window, Opera, Paris, 2014
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