Creativity is your superpower — but like any skill, it needs daily workouts. Here’s a tried-and-tested sketching routine to sharpen your CAT (Creative Ability Test) skills for NIFT:

🖌️ Daily Warm-Ups (15 mins)

• Straight lines, circles, ellipses

• Basic 2D shapes, shading practice

• Freehand curves and figures

✏️ Observation Drawing (30 mins)

• Sketch everyday objects (mug, shoes, lamp) from different angles

• Practice perspective — 1-point and 2-point perspectives

• Draw from life, not just photos

🎨 Thematic Sketching (30 mins)

Pick a theme daily (e.g., “A futuristic classroom” or “Recycling awareness poster”) and sketch your idea within 30 minutes.

💡 Storyboarding Practice (15 mins)

• Draw 3–4 frame sequences to tell a story visually

• Focus on expression, body language, and flow

📚 Art Style Exploration (Weekly)

• Study famous illustrators, Indian folk art, Bauhaus, or Japanese minimalism

• Recreate small parts of their work to understand line and style

✅ Tips for Improvement

• Use a dedicated sketchbook

• Date every sketch to track progress

• Ask peers or mentors for constructive feedback

Remember, it’s not just how well you draw — it’s how you think visually.