Use harsh, obvious shapes in your sketch.
Cubism is an art form made popular in the early 20th century by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braques. This style is characterized by geometric shapes and patterns which are carefully collaged to mimic landscapes, objects and people. To explore cubism, take a look at the works of the masters for inspiration, then experiment with your own ideas.
Instructions
1. Choose a model to be your subject. Your model can be an object, landscape, person, animal, or anything else you can observe in the same position for a long period of time.
2. Set up your work station in front of your subject. Set a comfortable chair in front of your work table. Place your sketch paper and drawing tools on the table.
3. Sketch the outline of your model first. Use harsh, geometric lines that look like squares, rectangles and triangles. Sketch with a loose fist, barely holding the shaft of the pencil.
4. Draw your subject from multiple angles. Sketch a frontal view first, then a view from each side. Let these views overlap on the paper to create movement, a key aspect of cubist art.
5. Fill in the details of your subject, such as the facial details of a person or animal, and the texture details of a landscape. Continue to sketch with a loose fist.
6. Choose a color scheme based on the way the object appears in real life. Notice what colors "pop" or stand out vividly, and which colors rest in the background. Color and blend your picture with colored pencils.
