Drawing

Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium. Instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, various kinds of paints, inked brushes, wax colored pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds of erasers, markers, styluses, and various metals (such as silverpoint). Digital drawing is the act of using a computer to draw. Common methods of digital drawing include a stylus or finger on a touchscreen device, stylus- or finger-to-touchpad, or in some cases, a mouse. There are many digital art programs and devices.

A drawing instrument releases a small amount of material onto a surface, leaving a visible mark. The most common support for drawing is paper, although other materials, such as cardboard, plastic, leather, canvas, and board, may be used. Temporary drawings may be made on a blackboard or whiteboard or indeed almost anything. The medium has been a popular and fundamental means of public expression throughout human history. It is one of the simplest and most efficient means of communicating visual ideas. The wide availability of drawing instruments makes drawing one of the most common artistic activities.

In addition to its more artistic forms, drawing is frequently used in commercial illustration, animation, architecture, engineering and technical drawing. A quick, freehand drawing, usually not intended as a finished work, is sometimes called a sketch. An artist who practices or works in technical drawing may be called a drafter, draftsman or a draughtsman.

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Matching Drawing Colleges

Georgia State University

Four or more years; Public; $21,843 average out-state tuition; $6,984 average in-state tuition

The University of Montana

Four or more years; Public; $22,990 average out-state tuition; $5,182 average in-state tuition

Columbus State University

Four or more years; Public; $15,050 average out-state tuition; $4,264 average in-state tuition

Ferris State University

Four or more years; Public; $18,570 average out-state tuition; $11,564 average in-state tuition

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $25,980 average out-state tuition; $25,980 average in-state tuition

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

Four or more years; Public; $4,545 average out-state tuition; $1,938 average in-state tuition

Albany State University

Four or more years; Public; $14,426 average out-state tuition; $3,965 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Drawing Majors

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Kress Interpretive Fellowship

Samuel H. Kress Foundation

$30,000 April 01, 2023 See Details
 

Kress Interpretive Fellowship

Samuel H. Kress Foundation

award

$30,000

deadline

April 01, 2023
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Fine Arts Fellowship - Wabash College

Wabash College

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details
 

Fine Arts Fellowship - Wabash College

Wabash College

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Up to $15,000

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Nordan Fine Arts Program Award - Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

$10,000 Varies See Details
 

Nordan Fine Arts Program Award - Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

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$10,000

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Art Scholarship - Young Harris College

Young Harris College

Up to $8,000 Varies See Details
 

Art Scholarship - Young Harris College

Young Harris College

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Up to $8,000

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Dave Spooner Memorial Scholarship

Mount Hood Community College

$5,500 March 31, 2023 See Details
 

Dave Spooner Memorial Scholarship

Mount Hood Community College

award

$5,500

deadline

March 31, 2023
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Linda M. Allard '62/Ellen Tracy Founders Medallion Scholarship

Kent State University - Founders Scholars Program

$5,000 Varies See Details
 

Linda M. Allard '62/Ellen Tracy Founders Medallion Scholarship

Kent State University - Founders Scholars Program

award

$5,000

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Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship - University of Evansville

University of Evansville

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details
 

Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship - University of Evansville

University of Evansville

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Up to $15,000

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Creative Arts Scholarship - Green Mountain College

Green Mountain College

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details
 

Creative Arts Scholarship - Green Mountain College

Green Mountain College

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Up to $5,000

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Charles Craig International Travel Award Scholarship

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Art and Design

$5,000 Varies See Details
 

Charles Craig International Travel Award Scholarship

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, College of Art and Design

award

$5,000

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1st Summit Bank Employee Foundation Scholarship in Memory of Elmer C. Laslo

Community Arts Center of Cambria County

$5,000 April 28, 2023 See Details
 

1st Summit Bank Employee Foundation Scholarship in Memory of Elmer C. Laslo

Community Arts Center of Cambria County

award

$5,000

deadline

April 28, 2023
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