How To Draw:: Storytelling

Don’t just draw "sad." Draw a character trying to hide that they are sad—a forced smile with trembling eyes is much more compelling. 4. Lighting and Color Theory Light sets the emotional frequency of the story.

What is the character looking at? This creates a "vector" for the viewer to follow. How to Draw: Storytelling

A notched tally on a prison wall or a child’s drawing pinned to a warrior’s armor tells a massive story in a tiny space. 3. Acting and Silhouette Don’t just draw "sad

Next time you draw, ask yourself: "What happened 10 seconds before this picture, and what is going to happen 10 seconds after?" If your drawing can answer both, you’ve told a story. What is the character looking at

A wilting flower in a scene about a failing relationship.