In my mind there is a difference between sketching and drawing. I sketch quickly. I use sketches to work out possibilities and solve composition problems. I sketch a scene to capture its essence, not its details. Drawing is a more thoughtful thing. It’s slower and more careful. While drawing, I pay attention to the details, I use a delicate touch, and I thoroughly draw every area.
These are just my definitions but I do think they sum up a couple of different ways in which people draw. I’ve seen beautiful and expressive art made quickly, but I don’t work that way. I draw slowly and meticulously and I’m happy with the results. I do get jealous, sometimes, of artists who can draw very quickly!
Drawing is a personal process and there is no right or wrong way to do it as long as you’re happy with what you see appearing on your paper.
Carol