Oakton College - Drawing Demo: Grip, Pressure, Speed, Direction, and Joint Use Exercises

Materials needed:
Three sheets of 18"x24" newsprint paper
One stick of willow or vine charcoal
These short exercises will help you gain more control with hand-to-eye coordination by adjusting pressure, speed, direction, grip, and joint use. You will draw a series of specific shapes with varying pressures: 8 waves, 4 fireworks, and 1 tree ring.