We’ve made it to the final part of our drawing exercises series! In this video, you’ll be learning how to sketch simple office supplies in just 2 minutes. It’s a perfect warm-up before you dive into a longer art session. All you need are some pencils and paper to get started.
Why Office Supplies?
Office supplies are great subjects because they’re easy to find and familiar to draw. However, that doesn’t mean they’re simple! By focusing on these everyday objects, you’ll train your eyes to see shapes, angles, and proportions more clearly.
What You’ll Need
- A pencil (HB or 2B)
- Drawing Paper
- A few office supplies: Sticky tape, stapler, scissors etc.
There’s no need to buy anything fancy — just grab items from your office and follow along.
Quick and Fun Warm-Up
These 2-minute sketches are also fantastic warm-up exercises before any major art project.
00:51 Drawing a stapler
03:29 Drawing tape
06:41 Drawing a bottle
09:34 Drawing scissors
By the end of these quick drawings, your hands and mind will be ready to tackle more detailed art pieces.
Drawing Mistakes Are Great!
In this video, you’ll notice a few mistakes here and there. Spoiler alert: that’s a good thing! Mistakes help you learn and improve. By understanding where things go wrong, you’ll know what not to do in your own sketches. It’s all part of the process, and you’ll find yourself getting better with each attempt.