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Seven Most Common Targets for

Improvement in your Drawings

• Accuracy: Aim for a more accurate shape. 
  Start by sketching lightly and then improve the overall shape before adding a range of values.

• Edges: Try not to give your drawing a dark outline. 
  Sketch lightly and shade away from the edges.

• More Detail: This is a good start but it needs more detail. 
  Remember to look really carefully and add all the detail you can see, including textures.

• Smooth Shading: Aim for smoother shading.
  Use a blunter pencil (not sharp), pressing lightly to smoothly build up the tone.

• Include range of values: This looks a little faint.
  Don’t be afraid to include a range of values or tones (lights to darks).

• Enlarge: This has great potential but it is too small.
  You will find it easier to add detail if you work larger.

• Eliminate smudges: This has good qualities but looks a little smudged. 
  Rest you hand on a piece of paper while you work to avoid smudging. 
  Erase any extra smudges before you hand in your work.