No one’s out of the womb knowing how to draw. It takes a lot of time before childish scribbles take shape and become simplistic drawings that resemble something recognizable. The same goes with realistic drawings, which take exponentially more time to learn than just simple stick figures. It takes thousands of hours of hard work and patience.
The Realistic Drawings of Rafael Konishi
Rafael Konishi from São Paulo, Brazil, is one of those few people who has dedicated his time to learning realistic art and perfecting it. And the result is so realistic it even puts photos to shame since taking photos doesn't require much work. But the fruits of this bitter labor are undeniable, as they’re appreciated and enjoyed by thousands of people and recognized as real art (pun intended!).
To understand whether Rafael started with easy realistic drawings or how his journey progressed in this field. We directly asked the artist.
Here’s what he had to say about his journey in the arts: “I have been drawing since I was a child, but I drew a lot of manga. I met realistic drawing in 2013, but I really improved myself in 2017. Since then, I have been trying to improve myself in this art that I love so much.” In return for his love for realistic art, his works are loved just as much, and his 5.9k followers on Instagram are proof of it.
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Advice for Artists Aspiring to Create Realistic Sketch
Rafael even gave some advice to the readers of Bored Panda. “My advice for those who want to do realistic drawing is to be very patient.” He explained that the reason why he ventured into realistic drawing was because he loves making shapes using pencils.
How do You Choose a Subject for Your Realistic Pencil Sketch?
In terms of the subject, he’s not too picky. “I don't have a favorite theme to draw. I like to do everything that challenges me when I look at an image, and it catches my eye.” He’s certain that in the future, he’ll do what he loves doing most: “I intend to continue looking for images that challenge me and try to be better and better.”
