Sketching practice is an important part of the basic art education system in colleges and universities. It not only builds a bridge between theoretical knowledge and artistic creation but also strengthens the connection between classroom teaching and real life. Research shows that art sketching practice plays an irreplaceable role in cultivating students’ professional literacy and shaping all-round developed art talents. To maximize the value of sketching practice, this paper first briefly elaborates on the specific manifestations of the educational value of sketching practice in basic art education in colleges and universities. On this basis, it deeply explores specific implementation paths from multiple dimensions such as teaching content, teaching methods, teaching platforms, teaching guarantees, and teaching evaluation, hoping to provide a new perspective for the reform of basic art education in colleges and universities and a reference paradigm for cultivating more high-quality art talents.