How can I learn to draw like this?

[Jacob L.]

Before photographs, the great artists practiced drawing from real life. Look at some of these practice sketches done by Michelangelo.
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The more you practice drawing from visual reference (from real life or photography) you will imprint these images into your mind. Over time you will be able to see and draw these images from memory and rely on visual reference as much.

If you would like a book with visual reference, check out my ebook which has 100+ photographs of things to draw. Drawing people, animals, objects, and still life's will help you draw more realistically and become familiar drawing different things. Give it a try.

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