Pencil Sketching with PowerPoint

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Pencil Sketching with PowerPoint

What do you already know about pencil sketching in PowerPoint?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to create your own pencil sketch style drawing using PowerPoint shapes, lines, and effects.

What Is Pencil Sketching?

Pencil sketching involves creating images using lines and simple shading to capture form, texture and depth.

Sketching Tools in PowerPoint

The Drawing tab allows you to use digital ink for freehand sketching on slides.

Drawing Tab

Shapes and Lines

PowerPoint offers lines, curves, freeform shapes, and scribble tools.

Step 1: Start Your Sketch

Begin with simple shapes to map out the main elements of your picture. Use the 'Lines' or 'Scribble' tool for freeform outlines.

Step 2: Add Details and Texture

Layer in lines and shapes for detail. Use thin curved lines to suggest shading and different pencil pressures.

Step 3: Apply Pencil Effects

Use PowerPoint effects such as 'Soft Edges' or 'Artistic Effects' to give shapes a pencil-drawn look.

Share Your PowerPoint Sketch

Reflect and Try More

Think about which tools were easiest or most challenging. Try creating a different subject for your next pencil sketch in PowerPoint!

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.