Whether you prefer erasing and shading with pencils or confident, dynamic lines with pens, this post breaks down the pros and cons of each. Chou-Tac Chung shares personal insights on why the ballpoint pen is his go-to tool for a creative and expressive design workflow.
Tired of erasing as you draw? This guide explains how sketching without an eraser sharpens your basic drawing skills and builds intuitive, confident lines. Follow Chou-Tac Chung’s expert tips to practice faster, embrace imperfection, and advance your design sketches.
Find a new way to boost your sketching practice by drawing while watching your favorite Netflix shows. This relaxed, fun approach helps distracted artists stay engaged and improve skills with quick, expressive sketches in a no-pressure environment.
Don’t rush to digital tools for sketching! Learn why starting with traditional pen and paper is the fastest and most effective path to mastering design sketching. Build confidence, capture ideas instantly, and develop a creative flow that tablets won’t replace.
Explore the pros and cons of sketching on paper versus an iPad Pro. Get practical tips on pen selection, hand training, palm recognition issues, and why carrying a pen and paper everywhere can boost your creativity.
1 Learning how to sketch is about making iteration. We try, we do mistakes, we adjust… we retry… and so on. That’s how we keep learning and get better at anything. If you want to learn the violin, you have to try, explore and train your ears. So you will fine-tune. Same for drawing. I was reading an article from my friend Roy...
Want to improve your sketching? Step outside and sketch real-life action! Capture the energy and emotion in every movement using action lines and quick observation. Embrace the challenge of fast sketching and watch your creativity soar. Ready to sketch the world around you? Start now!
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