Do you ever wonder how to visually represent the complex feelings of joy, fear, pain, or love? How can we paint a portrait of the heartache and sadness we feel when we’ve lost someone? Drawing these kinds of emotions into pictures isn’t the same as traditional drawing or painting. It takes a special kind of understanding and skill, a touch of innate magic, to capture the beauty and emotion inside a picture. Here are some tips on how to draw words into pictures.
1. Start with Details.
Start by jotting down you thoughts and feelings about a particular subject. Create a vivid mental picture of the emotion you’d like to convey. Write down what colors and shapes you’d like to use to bring that feeling alive. Keep these details at the forefront of your mind while you draw. Don’t just think of the colors in general, but the exact hue and tone that invokes the emotion. Immersing yourself in this moment of creation will help you stay focused on the vision you have in mind.
2. Practice Shapes and Colors.
The next step is to practice with colors and shapes. Try jumping around between colors and shapes when creating the background. Use bright and bold colors to invoke a feeling of excitement, or muted colors for a sense of calm. When sketching out the shapes it’s important to use the same colors that you would like to use in the finished picture. You can also combine colors to create a blended tone if you feel like it.
3. Experiment With Mixing Textures.
Once you have the base of your picture established, you can begin adding layers of texture. Experiment with different materials such as watercolor, acrylic, gouache, and oil paints. Mixing texture and color will help you create a more vivid image. With all the different materials available to you, take the time to try out different combinations to get the look you are desiring.
4. Use Simplified Textures To Enhance Your Picture.
The textures you have now created will help enhance the finished picture. Use simplified textures to draw attention to certain areas that you want to be more pronounced. For example, if you have a sunset in the background, use lighter and softer colors to give it a glowing effect. You can also use thicker and bolder lines with a lighter color to make the details of your image stand out.
5. Incorporate Characters.
To help portray the emotion you are wanting to create, you can bring in characters. Think about how you can use different shapes and colors to embody the feelings you wish to portray. Using a character such as a bouncing bird in the foreground, smiling cat in the middle, or a sleeping butterfly in the background, can help bring life and emotion to your drawing.
6. Stay Creative and Unique.
Finally, stay creative and unique. As you enter into the world of drawing words into pictures, you will start to find new ways to express your emotions. Don’t be afraid to combine two images or textures that would not normally be combined. You can also use different materials such as markers, crayons, pastels, and pencils to give your artwork an extra special touch.
7. Put Together the Final Product.
Once you have completed the individual elements of your picture, it’s time to put it all together. The key is to make sure the finished product looks as if it was a single piece, rather than separate elements that are put together. Take the time to adjust any colors or shapes if necessary, and then it’s time to put together your masterpiece.
8. Do a Final Touch Up.
Don’t forget to do a final touch up to your picture. Add an extra layer of color or texture, or a different kind of brush stroke. This final step can make all the difference in making it look like it was a single, complete work of art.
Finally, share your artwork proudly! Use social media, or a print magazine or show, to show off your amazing work. Share with others the emotions and feeling you were able to create with drawing words into pictures. You can be sure to draw attention from admirers around the world.
10. Draw Again and Again.
Most importantly, don’t be afraid to draw again and again. Allow yourself to grow and learn with each piece of artwork. Keep pushing your creative limits and never give up on achieving the perfect result. With enough practice, you’ll be drawing words into pictures like a professional!
