Drawing / Sketching: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
lulu_cat
drawing of a cat in colored pencil by lulu
drawing of a cat in colored pencil by lulu
Draw a Horse Step by Step
How to draw a horse step by step - learn how to draw this horse in simple steps - ideal for beginners
How to draw a horse step by step - learn how to draw this horse in simple steps - ideal for beginners
Draw a Dog Step-by-Step
draw a dog step by step - quick and easy step-by-step mini drawing tutorial
draw a dog step by step - quick and easy step-by-step mini drawing tutorial
Top Drawing Mistakes
Drawing Tips - Top 10 Mistakes Beginners Make - find out the common mistakes beginners make when they learn to draw, and how to fix them.
Drawing Tips - Top 10 Mistakes Beginners Make - find out the common mistakes beginners make when they learn to draw, and how to fix them.
How to Draw Eyes
Tips on how to draw eyes. The anatomy of the eyeball and detailed observation.
Tips on how to draw eyes. The anatomy of the eyeball and detailed observation.
Graphite Pencil Drawing
Pencil drawing lesson - techniques for better pencil drawing, line and shading. Improve your pencil drawing with this pencil drawing tutorial and tips.
Pencil drawing lesson - techniques for better pencil drawing, line and shading. Improve your pencil drawing with this pencil drawing tutorial and tips.
Proportions of the Human Head
structure and proportions of the human head and face
structure and proportions of the human head and face
Introduction to Drawing Part 1
learn how to draw with original free online drawing and sketching lessons for beginners
learn how to draw with original free online drawing and sketching lessons for beginners
How to Draw Hair
free online drawing Lesson - how to draw realistic hair in graphite pencil
free online drawing Lesson - how to draw realistic hair in graphite pencil
Doodle Analysis
doodle interpretation - discover the meaning and symbolism of doodling. Why people doodle, what the shapes mean and how to interpret doodle drawings and scribbles. analyze your doodles or do some doodle analysis
doodle interpretation - discover the meaning and symbolism of doodling. Why people doodle, what the shapes mean and how to interpret doodle drawings and scribbles. analyze your doodles or do some doodle analysis
Rose Drawing in Pen and Ink Outline
rose drawing flower sketch - image of roses
rose drawing flower sketch - image of roses
Drawing Flowers
learn how to draw flowers and get some tips on drawing flowers in this drawing lesson by Helen South
learn how to draw flowers and get some tips on drawing flowers in this drawing lesson by Helen South
How to Draw Hands
drawing hands tutorial - learn how to draw hands from life - a free, original online drawing tutorial
drawing hands tutorial - learn how to draw hands from life - a free, original online drawing tutorial
How to Draw Dragons
How to Draw Dragons - tips on drawing dragons using real life as a reference.
How to Draw Dragons - tips on drawing dragons using real life as a reference.
Drawing Noses
Having trouble drawing noses? Here are some tips to help you get this important part of your portrait drawing up to scratch!
Having trouble drawing noses? Here are some tips to help you get this important part of your portrait drawing up to scratch!
Human Figure Proportion
figure drawing proportions - proportions of the average human figure heroic figure and how to measure them
figure drawing proportions - proportions of the average human figure heroic figure and how to measure them
Draw a Horse's Head Step-by-Step
draw a horse head step by step - quick and easy step-by-step mini drawing tutorial
draw a horse head step by step - quick and easy step-by-step mini drawing tutorial
Drawing Quotes
drawing quotes - quotations about drawing by artists and others. Quotations for your diary, quotes ofr your art journal or sketchbook, quotes to motivate and inspire!
drawing quotes - quotations about drawing by artists and others. Quotations for your diary, quotes ofr your art journal or sketchbook, quotes to motivate and inspire!
Value Drawing
Value Drawing - Seeing values and using tonal values in pencil drawing. This illustrated tutorial on value drawing or shading highlights the difference between seeing lines and seeing values.
Value Drawing - Seeing values and using tonal values in pencil drawing. This illustrated tutorial on value drawing or shading highlights the difference between seeing lines and seeing values.
Draw a Dragon's Head Step by Step
How to draw a dragon step by step - draw a fire breathing dragon in simple steps - ideal for beginners
How to draw a dragon step by step - draw a fire breathing dragon in simple steps - ideal for beginners
Emma Watson Portrait
Portrait Drawing Gallery - Your portrait drawings of friends and family. Want to learn how to draw portraits? Take a look at these examples drawn by drawing forum members.
Portrait Drawing Gallery - Your portrait drawings of friends and family. Want to learn how to draw portraits? Take a look at these examples drawn by drawing forum members.
Printable Draw a Cat Step-by-Step
printable draw a cat head step by step - print out cat drawing step-by-step mini drawing tutorial
printable draw a cat head step by step - print out cat drawing step-by-step mini drawing tutorial
Introduction to Pencil Shading
The first step to successful pencil shading is to control the movement of your pencil, making sure that every mark you make on the paper works towards creating the shading or modeling effect that you want.
The first step to successful pencil shading is to control the movement of your pencil, making sure that every mark you make on the paper works towards creating the shading or modeling effect that you want.
Draw a Tropical Fish Step-by-Step
draw a tropical fish step by step - quick and easy step-by-step mini drawing tropical fish tutorial
draw a tropical fish step by step - quick and easy step-by-step mini drawing tropical fish tutorial
Drawing Basic Form
Sketching in the basic structure using simple shapes can help you to create a more convincing three-dimensional drawing. This article shows you how to go about sketching structure.
Sketching in the basic structure using simple shapes can help you to create a more convincing three-dimensional drawing. This article shows you how to go about sketching structure.
Drawing the Human Head from Life
drawing the human head from life using traditional structure
drawing the human head from life using traditional structure
Learn to Draw the Human Figure
A learn to draw the human figure part 2 - parts of the human body, focussing on head and hands, eyes and hair
A learn to draw the human figure part 2 - parts of the human body, focussing on head and hands, eyes and hair
Wire Drawing Exercise
Beginner Drawing Exercise - Wire Drawing - an exercise in hand-eye co-ordination for beginners. Loosen up and have fun with a non-threatening drawing exercise that sharpens the hand - eye connection, developing observations skills
Beginner Drawing Exercise - Wire Drawing - an exercise in hand-eye co-ordination for beginners. Loosen up and have fun with a non-threatening drawing exercise that sharpens the hand - eye connection, developing observations skills
Draw Two Point Perspective
How to draw a box using two point perspective.
How to draw a box using two point perspective.
Introductory Drawing Lesson
beginner drawing lesson - learn how to draw with easy step by step pencil drawing lesson
beginner drawing lesson - learn how to draw with easy step by step pencil drawing lesson
Sketchbook Ideas and Projec...
sketchbook ideas - tips and ideas on what to draw and how to keep a sketchbook. Find out what do do with the blank page or start a project.
sketchbook ideas - tips and ideas on what to draw and how to keep a sketchbook. Find out what do do with the blank page or start a project.
Introduction to Perspective Drawing
A short introduction to linear perspective drawing - what it is and who invented it.
A short introduction to linear perspective drawing - what it is and who invented it.
Draw a Turtle Step-by-Step
draw a sea turtle step by step - quick and easy step-by-step mini drawing turtles tutorial
draw a sea turtle step by step - quick and easy step-by-step mini drawing turtles tutorial
Drawing Gallery - Cartoon and Illustration
drawing gallery - cartoon drawings and illustrations submitted by forum members.
drawing gallery - cartoon drawings and illustrations submitted by forum members.
How to Draw the Mouth
Tips on drawing the mouth. One of the trickiest parts of portraiture to get right is drawing the mouth. Here are some tips on drawing a lifelike mouth to make your portrait successful.
Tips on drawing the mouth. One of the trickiest parts of portraiture to get right is drawing the mouth. Here are some tips on drawing a lifelike mouth to make your portrait successful.
How to Hold a Pencil
There's no 'one right way' to hold a pencil, but some methods are better than others when it comes to drawing and sketching. This illsutrated article demonstrates the most popular pencil grips.
There's no 'one right way' to hold a pencil, but some methods are better than others when it comes to drawing and sketching. This illsutrated article demonstrates the most popular pencil grips.
Keys to Improving Your Drawing
How can I learn to draw what I see? Firstly, by training your mind and eye to work together with some simple exercises. Here are some top techniques that will help you learn how to draw what you see. The linked headings will take you to more information on each technique, with lessons to practice.
How can I learn to draw what I see? Firstly, by training your mind and eye to work together with some simple exercises. Here are some top techniques that will help you learn how to draw what you see. The linked headings will take you to more information on each technique, with lessons to practice.
Draw Simple Perspective
How to draw perspective: draw objects using simple one and two point perspective (part 1).
How to draw perspective: draw objects using simple one and two point perspective (part 1).
2-Pac Portrait
Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
Colored Pencil Basics
Colored Pencil Basics - a first lesson in using colored pencils, beginning with basic pencil strokes
Colored Pencil Basics - a first lesson in using colored pencils, beginning with basic pencil strokes
Drawing Gallery - Nude Figure Drawing
drawing gallery - nude figure drawings submitted by forum members.
drawing gallery - nude figure drawings submitted by forum members.
Draw a Frog Step-by-Step
draw a frog step by step - quick and easy step-by-step mini drawing frogs tutorial
draw a frog step by step - quick and easy step-by-step mini drawing frogs tutorial
Sketching a Dog
Sketching your dog from a photograph is quite easy - at least you have a stationary subject!
Sketching your dog from a photograph is quite easy - at least you have a stationary subject!
lulu_hendrix
Jimi Hendrix - a portrait drawing of Jimi Hendrix by Lulu Pelletier
Jimi Hendrix - a portrait drawing of Jimi Hendrix by Lulu Pelletier
Ink Drawing Textures
learn to draw ink textures - basic hatching, cross hatching and scumbling
learn to draw ink textures - basic hatching, cross hatching and scumbling
Cartoon Drawing
Cartoon - David Skidmore
Cartoon - David Skidmore
Buying Graphite Pencils
graphite drawing pencils - how to choose what to buy
graphite drawing pencils - how to choose what to buy
Outline Drawing
An introduction to basic contour outline drawing for beginners
An introduction to basic contour outline drawing for beginners
Drawing Art Gallery - Portraits and People
drawing art gallery - portrait art submitted by forum members.
drawing art gallery - portrait art submitted by forum members.
Draw a Bunny Step by Step
Here's an easy, fun bunny rabbit drawing. Use simple shapes then add details to draw a realistic rabbit.
Here's an easy, fun bunny rabbit drawing. Use simple shapes then add details to draw a realistic rabbit.
Figure Drawing Exercise - Quick Poses
figure drawing exercise - blocking in direction and movement - draw figures with broad strokes to capture energy and action
figure drawing exercise - blocking in direction and movement - draw figures with broad strokes to capture energy and action
Drawing Gallery - Pencil Flower Drawing
drawing gallery - pencil flower drawing. flower drawing submitted by forum member
drawing gallery - pencil flower drawing. flower drawing submitted by forum member
Negative Space Drawing
Negative Space is an important concept in drawing, when you don't have the advantage of white paint. You need to leave light areas blank as you draw, so you'll constantly be observing negative space.
Negative Space is an important concept in drawing, when you don't have the advantage of white paint. You need to leave light areas blank as you draw, so you'll constantly be observing negative space.
Koala Drawing
Koala drawn by forum member Linda Weil
Koala drawn by forum member Linda Weil
Face Drawing - Likeness Tip
Drawing a likeness - making your portrait drawing look like face of the person you are trying to draw - is the whole point of portraiture, right? Here are some tips to help you get your portrait to look more like the sitter.
Drawing a likeness - making your portrait drawing look like face of the person you are trying to draw - is the whole point of portraiture, right? Here are some tips to help you get your portrait to look more like the sitter.
Shading Practice
Get control of your range of tone with this simple exercise in graduated tonal drawing.
Get control of your range of tone with this simple exercise in graduated tonal drawing.
Draw a Cute Tree Frog
Draw a cute tree frog
Draw a cute tree frog
Kanye West Portrait
Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
Drawing Flowers in Color
learn how to draw flowers in colored pencil and get some tips on flowers in pastel in this drawing lesson by Helen South
learn how to draw flowers in colored pencil and get some tips on flowers in pastel in this drawing lesson by Helen South
Drawing with Charcoal
This exercise starts 'in the middle', with a mid-value layer of charcoal, using an eraser to subtract the lighter shades and highlights, and adding dark tones without outlining, to create a softly modeled effect.
This exercise starts 'in the middle', with a mid-value layer of charcoal, using an eraser to subtract the lighter shades and highlights, and adding dark tones without outlining, to create a softly modeled effect.
Draw a Fun Tropical Fish
A fun and easy step-by-step drawing lesson - draw a cute cartoon tropical fish
A fun and easy step-by-step drawing lesson - draw a cute cartoon tropical fish
Anatomy Drawing: Head and Neck
Drawing the head and neck - anatomical studies and points to observe when drawing the head and neck
Drawing the head and neck - anatomical studies and points to observe when drawing the head and neck
Drawing Fire and Flame
A step-by-step tutorial on how to draw flame using line or colour, with some tips to think about when drawing candles, fire or flames.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to draw flame using line or colour, with some tips to think about when drawing candles, fire or flames.
Pen and Wash Brick Wall Sketch
How to draw a brick wall using pen, ink and wash. Hatching or stippling the brick or stone textures in pen and ink, with a dilute black watercolor wash to create tonal values.
How to draw a brick wall using pen, ink and wash. Hatching or stippling the brick or stone textures in pen and ink, with a dilute black watercolor wash to create tonal values.
Copying Pictures with a Grid
gridding up, or grid drawing, is a useful way of copying drawings when tracing isn't an option. This illustrated step-by-step shows you how to use a grid to start your drawing.
gridding up, or grid drawing, is a useful way of copying drawings when tracing isn't an option. This illustrated step-by-step shows you how to use a grid to start your drawing.
Dogs - pencil drawing
Dogs - pencil drawing of dogs drawn by Drawing forum member GK Lett
Dogs - pencil drawing of dogs drawn by Drawing forum member GK Lett
hrithik_roshan
A portrait of Indian actor Hrithik Roshan by Mahommed M. Islam. The artist writes: This is my sketch of Hrithik Roshan. Hrithik's entry into acting extended the Roshan family role in Bollywood to the third generation
A portrait of Indian actor Hrithik Roshan by Mahommed M. Islam. The artist writes: This is my sketch of Hrithik Roshan. Hrithik's entry into acting extended the Roshan family role in Bollywood to the third generation
Drawing Hands - Sample Hand Sketches
sketchbook page showing drawings of hands in various poses.
sketchbook page showing drawings of hands in various poses.
Sketching Cats
sketching cats - learn how to draw cats in action - tutorial on how to sketch a cat
sketching cats - learn how to draw cats in action - tutorial on how to sketch a cat
Symbolism - Geometric Shapes
the meaning of shapes - interpreting the meaning of geometric shapes, doodle drawings and symbol analysis in drawing circles and squares
the meaning of shapes - interpreting the meaning of geometric shapes, doodle drawings and symbol analysis in drawing circles and squares
Drawing Children - Face Proportions and Drawing Tips
drawing children - children's face proportions and tips on drawing children's portraits. Learn to draw children.
drawing children - children's face proportions and tips on drawing children's portraits. Learn to draw children.
Drawing Gallery - Animal Art Drawings
drawing art gallery - latest animal drawings submitted by forum members.
drawing art gallery - latest animal drawings submitted by forum members.
Draw a Cat in Graphite Pencil
Draw a Cat in Graphite Pencil - a step by step guide to drawing a cat in graphite pencil using a photo reference
Draw a Cat in Graphite Pencil - a step by step guide to drawing a cat in graphite pencil using a photo reference
Keeping a Sketchbook
Keeping a sketchbook is something most artists do. A sketchbook fills various functions, and you'll find your own way of using it. But where do you start, when you bring home that beautiful sketchbook with crisp, empty white pages. How do you fill them? Try some of these creative ideas for getting your sketchbook started
Keeping a sketchbook is something most artists do. A sketchbook fills various functions, and you'll find your own way of using it. But where do you start, when you bring home that beautiful sketchbook with crisp, empty white pages. How do you fill them? Try some of these creative ideas for getting your sketchbook started
Beginner Drawing Books
Drawing books for beginners - your guide's pick of the best drawing books for beginners. Everyone can learn to draw, and these drawing books for beginners will help you gain the skills you need.
Drawing books for beginners - your guide's pick of the best drawing books for beginners. Everyone can learn to draw, and these drawing books for beginners will help you gain the skills you need.
Art Gallery - Pencil Sketch Portrait
art gallery of drawing forum member's artwork - pencil sketch portrait
art gallery of drawing forum member's artwork - pencil sketch portrait
Animal Drawing
Cats, dogs and horses are all favorite subjects, as are beautiful wild animals. Drawing animals offers many challenges for the artist. Shiny eyes, rough or glossy fur and hair all pose problems, as does complex anatomy.
Cats, dogs and horses are all favorite subjects, as are beautiful wild animals. Drawing animals offers many challenges for the artist. Shiny eyes, rough or glossy fur and hair all pose problems, as does complex anatomy.
Bob Marley Portrait
Bob Marley portrait - Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
Bob Marley portrait - Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
Drawing Ideas and Inspiration
Stuck for inspiration? Before you run out of ideas, try one of these. Here are six sources of inspiration for drawing, painting - even scrapbooking. Sometimes when you look at a blank page, your mind goes blank too. So here's some ideas to get you started.
Stuck for inspiration? Before you run out of ideas, try one of these. Here are six sources of inspiration for drawing, painting - even scrapbooking. Sometimes when you look at a blank page, your mind goes blank too. So here's some ideas to get you started.
Drawing Gallery - Graphite Pencil and Charcoal Drawing
graphite pencil drawing gallery - graphite pencil and charcoal drawings submitted by forum members.
graphite pencil drawing gallery - graphite pencil and charcoal drawings submitted by forum members.
Teaching Children to Draw
teaching children to draw - how children learn to draw, teaching kids to draw and whether they should learn to draw realistically
teaching children to draw - how children learn to draw, teaching kids to draw and whether they should learn to draw realistically
Pure Contour Outline
Pure contour drawing - outline drawing. Pure contour line drawing is the simplest form of linear expression. The line describes visible edges of an object from a particular point of view. This lesson explains what linear contour drawing is and offers some approaches to contour drawing.
Pure contour drawing - outline drawing. Pure contour line drawing is the simplest form of linear expression. The line describes visible edges of an object from a particular point of view. This lesson explains what linear contour drawing is and offers some approaches to contour drawing.
Drawing Clouds
drawing clouds - a step-by-step demonstration of drawing cumulus and cirrus clouds in graphite pencil
drawing clouds - a step-by-step demonstration of drawing cumulus and cirrus clouds in graphite pencil
Manga Drawing Tip - Characters
Manga drawing tip - improve your Manga drawing with this manga drawing tip - get to know your character
Manga drawing tip - improve your Manga drawing with this manga drawing tip - get to know your character
Using Watercolor Pencils
Using Watercolor Pencil - getting started with watercolour pencils - hints and tips on sketching with watercolor pencils
Using Watercolor Pencil - getting started with watercolour pencils - hints and tips on sketching with watercolor pencils
Shahrukh Khan by Jamal Janua
Shahrukh Khan by Jamal Janua
Shahrukh Khan by Jamal Janua
Exploring Drawing Materials
exploring drawing materials - drawing lesson experimenting and warming up with pencil mark-making
exploring drawing materials - drawing lesson experimenting and warming up with pencil mark-making
Sketching Trees
Sketching Trees - how to draw trees simply and quickly
Sketching Trees - how to draw trees simply and quickly
Kurt Cobain
A portrait drawing of Kurt Cobain. Sonja has captured Kurt Cobain's character in a strong composition using rich darks and heightened contrast to create a sense of drama.
A portrait drawing of Kurt Cobain. Sonja has captured Kurt Cobain's character in a strong composition using rich darks and heightened contrast to create a sense of drama.
Drawing Gallery - Cartoon Character Drawing
drawing gallery - Marvel cartoon character drawing. cartoon character drawing submitted by forum member
drawing gallery - Marvel cartoon character drawing. cartoon character drawing submitted by forum member
Figure Drawing - Hand Study
Figure Drawing - Hand Study
Figure Drawing - Hand Study
Drawing Books - Dragons and...
Your guide's pick of dragon and fantasy drawing books, from step-by-step to more general books on the art of drawing dragons, mythical beasts, knights and castles.
Your guide's pick of dragon and fantasy drawing books, from step-by-step to more general books on the art of drawing dragons, mythical beasts, knights and castles.
Dragon Sketch
dragon sketch - a working drawing for a dragon idea based on dinosaur anatomy.
dragon sketch - a working drawing for a dragon idea based on dinosaur anatomy.
Ink Drawing Pens
Your choice of ink-drawing pen will depend upon your style of drawing and personal taste. Marker pens with lightfast ink are available in various diameter nibs, as well as brush-style tips. If you use a fountain pen or drafting pen, choose ink made for those pens, as they clog with indian ink. My favorite is the old-fashioned split-nib dip pen and Indian ink.
Your choice of ink-drawing pen will depend upon your style of drawing and personal taste. Marker pens with lightfast ink are available in various diameter nibs, as well as brush-style tips. If you use a fountain pen or drafting pen, choose ink made for those pens, as they clog with indian ink. My favorite is the old-fashioned split-nib dip pen and Indian ink.
Marilyn Monroe © Kevin Adrian
Portrait drawing of Marilyn Monroe - Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
Portrait drawing of Marilyn Monroe - Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
Pen, Ink and Wash Sketching
Sketching with pen, ink and wash - tips on sketching using pen and ink with watercolor washes.
Sketching with pen, ink and wash - tips on sketching using pen and ink with watercolor washes.
Draw Dragon's Eyes in Colored Pencil
tips on drawing dragon eyes in colored pencil - learn to draw dragons
tips on drawing dragon eyes in colored pencil - learn to draw dragons
Doodle Symbolism - Various
symbolism of doodles - interpreting the meaning of doodle drawings and symbols in drawing - psychoanalysis of drawings
symbolism of doodles - interpreting the meaning of doodle drawings and symbols in drawing - psychoanalysis of drawings
Bollywood Stars
Bollywood Portrait Gallery
Bollywood Portrait Gallery
Landscape Drawing
A gallery of landscape, seascape and architectural drawings by About.com's Drawing Forum members.
A gallery of landscape, seascape and architectural drawings by About.com's Drawing Forum members.
Blind Contour Drawing
Blind Contour Drawing - a classic drawing exercise to develop eye hand co-ordination, blind contour drawing is useful for beginning and advanced artists.
Blind Contour Drawing - a classic drawing exercise to develop eye hand co-ordination, blind contour drawing is useful for beginning and advanced artists.
Flower Symbolism
meaning of flowers - interpreting the meaning of flower doodle drawings and symbol analysis in drawing flowers, analyzing flower doodles
meaning of flowers - interpreting the meaning of flower doodle drawings and symbol analysis in drawing flowers, analyzing flower doodles
Exploring Mark Making
Test out your art materials. Find out what each pencil can do by scribbling and shading, so that you know which one to choose for different drawing purposes.
Test out your art materials. Find out what each pencil can do by scribbling and shading, so that you know which one to choose for different drawing purposes.
COLOR PENCIL EXERCISE 1 : Experimenting with Texture
Colored Pencil Basics - a first lesson in using colored pencils, beginning with basic pencil strokes
Colored Pencil Basics - a first lesson in using colored pencils, beginning with basic pencil strokes
Colored Pencil Drawing Tips
Colored Pencil drawing tips - improve your colored pencil drawing technique with these quick and easy colored pencil tips from your guide.
Colored Pencil drawing tips - improve your colored pencil drawing technique with these quick and easy colored pencil tips from your guide.
Figure Drawing: Structure
Figure drawing: drawing the basic structure of the figure. Using a structural drawing approach in life drawing.
Figure drawing: drawing the basic structure of the figure. Using a structural drawing approach in life drawing.
Drawing Shiny Metal in Pencil
How to Draw Shiny Metal in Colored Pencil - this tutorial shows you how to create the look of shiny metal in your drawings. Colored pencil is demonstrated, but you can also apply the basic principles to drawing shiny metal in graphite pencil.
How to Draw Shiny Metal in Colored Pencil - this tutorial shows you how to create the look of shiny metal in your drawings. Colored pencil is demonstrated, but you can also apply the basic principles to drawing shiny metal in graphite pencil.
Drawing Gallery - Pen and Ink Drawing
drawing gallery - pen and ink drawings submitted by forum members.
drawing gallery - pen and ink drawings submitted by forum members.
Contour Drawing Lesson
Pure contour line drawing is the simplest form of linear expression. The line describes visible edges of an object from a particular point of view. This lesson explains what linear contour drawing is and offers some approaches to contour drawing.
Pure contour line drawing is the simplest form of linear expression. The line describes visible edges of an object from a particular point of view. This lesson explains what linear contour drawing is and offers some approaches to contour drawing.
Drawing with a Grid
draw with a grid - learn how to use method of copying from a photograph to a drawing
draw with a grid - learn how to use method of copying from a photograph to a drawing
January 6 Simple Sketch
Sketch of the Day gallery for 2006 - my daily sketchbook scribblings, along with guest contributions from forum members joining in our Sketch of the Day project for 2006.
Sketch of the Day gallery for 2006 - my daily sketchbook scribblings, along with guest contributions from forum members joining in our Sketch of the Day project for 2006.
Cross Contour Drawing
Find out what cross contours are and how to use them to make your drawing more three-dimensional.
Find out what cross contours are and how to use them to make your drawing more three-dimensional.
Art Gallery - Drawing Animals
drawing of a wolf - art gallery of drawing forum member's artwork
drawing of a wolf - art gallery of drawing forum member's artwork
Alyssa Milano © Sonja
'Charmed' actress Alyssa Milano drawn by Sonja. This portrait of Alyssa Milano is part of the Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
'Charmed' actress Alyssa Milano drawn by Sonja. This portrait of Alyssa Milano is part of the Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
Selena
Selena - Portrait of singer Selena - Celebrity Portrait Gallery
Selena - Portrait of singer Selena - Celebrity Portrait Gallery
Drawing Hints and Tips
Tips and hints on a range of drawing techniques and media.
Tips and hints on a range of drawing techniques and media.
Celebrity Portraits
Celebrity Portrait Art - Drawing Gallery
Celebrity Portrait Art - Drawing Gallery
Draw One-Point Perspective
How to draw perspective: learn to draw one-point perspective, step by step.
How to draw perspective: learn to draw one-point perspective, step by step.
Calligraphy Letter Form Tip
Calligraphy Tip - old writing habits will sabotage your calligraphy. Find out the 'attitude ajustment' that will help you make the change from scribbler to calligrapher.
Calligraphy Tip - old writing habits will sabotage your calligraphy. Find out the 'attitude ajustment' that will help you make the change from scribbler to calligrapher.
Drawing a Brick Wall
How to Draw a Brick Wall in Perspective
How to Draw a Brick Wall in Perspective
First Drawing Lessons for C...
Encouraging children to think about the world around them is the first step in teaching them to draw. This article offers some tips on teaching children to draw and drawing lesson ideas for kids.
Encouraging children to think about the world around them is the first step in teaching them to draw. This article offers some tips on teaching children to draw and drawing lesson ideas for kids.
Wire Drawing Lesson
Wire Drawing lesson introduction. Learn how to draw with these step by step lessons. Just start with the first one, and work your way through!
Wire Drawing lesson introduction. Learn how to draw with these step by step lessons. Just start with the first one, and work your way through!
Drawing Equipment
drawing drawing supplies - equipment - erasers, sharpeners, tortillons - paper stumps - and all those other useful bits and pieces of drawing kit other than pencils.
drawing drawing supplies - equipment - erasers, sharpeners, tortillons - paper stumps - and all those other useful bits and pieces of drawing kit other than pencils.
Learn to Draw at Drawing - Sketching
learn how to draw free online drawing lessons - getting started page 2
learn how to draw free online drawing lessons - getting started page 2
FIgure Drawing: Contour Line
contour drawing as applied to life drawing or figure drawing. Using line to describe the human figure.
contour drawing as applied to life drawing or figure drawing. Using line to describe the human figure.
Blind Contour Drawing Examples
Here is a fun and worthwhile drawing exercise, a favourite with drawing teachers to develop hand-eye communication. Contour drawing is essentially outline drawing, and blind contour drawing means drawing the outline of the subject without looking at the paper.
Here is a fun and worthwhile drawing exercise, a favourite with drawing teachers to develop hand-eye communication. Contour drawing is essentially outline drawing, and blind contour drawing means drawing the outline of the subject without looking at the paper.
Marilyn's Mouth
detail of Marilyn Monroe portrait © Kevin Adrian - Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
detail of Marilyn Monroe portrait © Kevin Adrian - Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
Betty Edwards - Drawing Book
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - full guide review of Betty Edwards' classic drawing book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - full guide review of Betty Edwards' classic drawing book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Life Drawing / Figure Drawing
life figure drawing gallery
life figure drawing gallery
Marilyn Monroe © Sonja
Marilyn Monroe portrait drawing - Drawn by Sonja on Marilyn Monroe's 80th birthday, a picture of Marilyn with an umbrella.
Marilyn Monroe portrait drawing - Drawn by Sonja on Marilyn Monroe's 80th birthday, a picture of Marilyn with an umbrella.
Creating Abstract Art
Having trouble with abstraction? Here are some ways to approach abstract art. If you are used to realist art, taking a step into abstract painting and drawing can be daunting but refreshing. Find out how.
Having trouble with abstraction? Here are some ways to approach abstract art. If you are used to realist art, taking a step into abstract painting and drawing can be daunting but refreshing. Find out how.
Drawing from Imagination
How do I draw better from imagination? This is an often-asked question. Here are some tips on bringing your creative fantasies to life, drawing from memory or imagination, and developing your own imaginative art.
How do I draw better from imagination? This is an often-asked question. Here are some tips on bringing your creative fantasies to life, drawing from memory or imagination, and developing your own imaginative art.
Draw A Manga Character in C...
how to color your anime manga style drawings with colored pencils. How to select a color scheme and achieve a clean fresh finish in your manga anime drawings.
how to color your anime manga style drawings with colored pencils. How to select a color scheme and achieve a clean fresh finish in your manga anime drawings.
Draw a pyramid in perspective
Draw a 3D pyramid using easy one-point perspective.
Draw a 3D pyramid using easy one-point perspective.
Art Gallery - Landscape
lighthouse and seascape drawing with critique - art gallery of drawing forum member's artworks
lighthouse and seascape drawing with critique - art gallery of drawing forum member's artworks
Manga Drawing and Japanese Art
Anime and Manga drawing tip - its a quick tip because its quick to explain, but don't expect a shortcut. If you are serious about improving your Anime and Manga drawings, check out this drawing tip.
Anime and Manga drawing tip - its a quick tip because its quick to explain, but don't expect a shortcut. If you are serious about improving your Anime and Manga drawings, check out this drawing tip.
kelli_dog
A sketch of a dog by Kelli
A sketch of a dog by Kelli
Drawing Winter Scenes
Drawing Winter Scenes - how to draw snow and winter landscapes. How do you draw all that white? Here are some tips to help you draw those chilly, beautiful winter landscapes.
Drawing Winter Scenes - how to draw snow and winter landscapes. How do you draw all that white? Here are some tips to help you draw those chilly, beautiful winter landscapes.
Art Gallery - Pencil Drawing
pencil drawing portrait- art gallery of drawing forum member's artworks
pencil drawing portrait- art gallery of drawing forum member's artworks
Shahrukh Khan - Detail
Detail of Portrait of Shahrukh Khan, with comments on drawing technique
Detail of Portrait of Shahrukh Khan, with comments on drawing technique
Cleaner Manga Drawing
Manga drawing tip find out how to lose the smudges and dirty colors in your Manga drawing and get a cleaner look.
Manga drawing tip find out how to lose the smudges and dirty colors in your Manga drawing and get a cleaner look.
Doodles of People
meaning of people and face doodles - interpreting the meaning of doodle drawings and symbols in drawing - psychoanalysis of drawings of faces
meaning of people and face doodles - interpreting the meaning of doodle drawings and symbols in drawing - psychoanalysis of drawings of faces
sketchbooks
Artist's sketchbooks - top picks. A selection of recommended artist's sketchbooks recommended by your drawing guide. A range of sketchbooks for general use, as well as sketchbooks for specific media such as pastel and watercolor.
Artist's sketchbooks - top picks. A selection of recommended artist's sketchbooks recommended by your drawing guide. A range of sketchbooks for general use, as well as sketchbooks for specific media such as pastel and watercolor.
Draw Two-Point Perspective
How to draw perspective: learn to draw two-point perspective, step by step. This first exercise takes you through drawing a basic box shape in two point perspective.
How to draw perspective: learn to draw two-point perspective, step by step. This first exercise takes you through drawing a basic box shape in two point perspective.
Doodle Interpretation
symbolism of doodles - lineweight and mark making - interpreting the meaning of doodle drawings and symbols in drawing - psychoanalysis of drawings importance of marks scribbles and style
symbolism of doodles - lineweight and mark making - interpreting the meaning of doodle drawings and symbols in drawing - psychoanalysis of drawings importance of marks scribbles and style
Marilyn's Hair
detail of Marilyn Monroe portrait © Kevin Adrian - Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
detail of Marilyn Monroe portrait © Kevin Adrian - Celebrity Portrait Drawing Gallery - your drawings and sketches of your favorite celebrities - actors, singers....
Gesture Drawing
Gesture drawing is a form of expressive mark-making that emphasises an energetic and tactile approach to form. Gestural or gesture drawings are a great way to loosen up and can be great fun, too.
Gesture drawing is a form of expressive mark-making that emphasises an energetic and tactile approach to form. Gestural or gesture drawings are a great way to loosen up and can be great fun, too.
Koala
Koala drawn by forum member Linda Weil
Koala drawn by forum member Linda Weil
Foreshortening
Tips to help you deal with drawing foreshortened objects. Foreshortening is the key to convincing drawing.
Tips to help you deal with drawing foreshortened objects. Foreshortening is the key to convincing drawing.
Learn to Draw: Lesson 3 - Blind Contour Drawing
This drawing lesson is on blind contour drawing (drawing without looking at the paper), an fun and effective way of improving drawing skills.
This drawing lesson is on blind contour drawing (drawing without looking at the paper), an fun and effective way of improving drawing skills.