Useful tips for Memory drawing

Here are the step-by-step useful tips on how to enhance your memory by means drawing.

Clearly scan the image or object

Study every single angle and detail of the image or object you wish to draw. Remember that you will completely rely in your sharp memory to use this technique.

Try to sketch the outline little by little

Take away the image or object out of your sight and try to draw it little by little by envisioning it inside your mind.

Begin the drawing from the easiest outlines by using the shapes as your guide. Once you’re done with the major details, continue drawing the intricate details from memory.

Add further details for finishing touches

Little by little, add the details to finalize your drawings.

Take a glance on the image or object whenever

Whenever you forget some outlines of the object/image you wish to draw, take a glance of it, take the image or object away and continue drawing. This is not a cheating action; it is an act of practicing the technique.

Darken the specific areas and details

Once you’re done with the object’s outline, darken some areas and outlines to bring dimension on your drawing.

Draw the same image or object many times

Place the image or object in front of you and draw it many times until you familiarize every detail and outline.

Draw the details from your memory

If you feel like familiarizing the image or object by using the Memory drawing technique, draw it several times.

Compare the object or image from your Memory drawing

Get your reference object or take a look at the original image and compare it to your Memory drawing. If it needs further enhancements, don’t hesitate to keep on practicing.

Draw it again looking at the original image or object

Practice by drawing it all over again with the original image or object place in front of you.

Start a new paper and draw it from memory again

Then again, start a new paper and use Memory drawing again. Do this as many times as you can until your mind and system familiarize this kind of technique.