Draw every day
Practice fundamentals
Study shapes, forms, and perspective
Learn anatomy
Practice light and shadow
Copy from life
Draw from reference
Use a sketchbook
Do gesture drawing
Focus on proportions
Break complex subjects into simple forms
Practice line control
Draw different subjects
Analyze your mistakes
Compare your work to references
Repeat difficult exercises
Set specific goals
Draw with both speed and accuracy
Learn composition
Study values and contrast
Keep finished and unfinished drawings
Be patient and consistent