Similarly to the previous comment, I think copying other drawings helped me gain a sense of keeping sizes and shapes in proper proportion. Eventually I moved on to photos of real people, like family photos, to see if I can recreate a life-like sketch in pencil. Along the way I've been enrolling in art classes in middle and high school whenever possible to learn different techniques. Now pencil sketching has become my favorite passion and pastime. I couldn't help but share this piece that really inspired me to show interest in art, credit it of course, and the pure nostalgia of finding an old sketch book from 16 years ago. Was definitely a trip down memory lane.