A lot of graphic artists like to draw and sketch and if you’re one of those artists, the pen and the computer don’t have to be unrelated.
The foundations of graphic design go back to many drawing principles such as balance and proportion. These rules can help when trying to build a layout for a graphic design project or assessing how to start a new logo design. Due to this relationship, sketching with other mediums such as pencil, pen, chalk, etc., can be helpful when you come up with a design idea on paper that you want to incorporate in a digital design.
After sketching on paper, you may find that a great idea came up, but you’re unable to really re-create it in Photoshop the way that you originally drew it. But there are drawing tutorials that can show you how to transfer those images into a vector image and continue to use your design the way you originally intended.
GoMediaZine.com
From Sketch to Vector Illustration
Locus of Control
Turn Your Sketches Into Clean, Sharp Vector Art
DavidJohnsson.com
From Sketch to Vector (Intermediate)
Wearepixel8.com
Create a logo from Sketch to Vector Artwork in Adobe Illustrator
Deviantart.com
Photoshop Action to remove white background of hand drawn sketch
