How To: Draw the Sitting Hindu God Ganesha, Step by Step
Personification of the Infinite Consciousness. Lord of Hosts. Master of the Universe. These are just three of the hundred-odd titles of the Hindu god Ganesha. Luckily, drawing the Hindu deity Ganesha isn't so complicated.
How To: Draw an adorable little puppy
Michael Weisner teaches us how to draw an adorable little puppy in this tutorial. Start out by drawing the outline of the dog, drawing in all the details as well as the body. After you have the base done, grab a Sharpie and start to draw the top of the head and the ears. Make lines on the top to make it look like the dog has fur and don't forgot the eyes and nose on the face. After this, trace out the rest of the body, including the front and back paws. Make sure to add in any shading you fee...
How To: Draw Manga hair (curly vs. straight)
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Manga hair (curly vs. straight). When drawing the straight hair, you will draw lines first at the top of the head to indicate how the hair is coming out of the head. Then, draw some lines around the head you've sketched. Curve the hair around the body and draw it going behind the shoulders. Draw gentle curves so it looks more realistic. Add in lines in the hair to make strands. For curly hair, start by drawing in different shapes that kind of looks like ...
How To: Draw anime-style cartoon characters
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw anime. Start off by drawing the outline of the anime, then color in the face, hair, and clothing. Add in the ear on the side of the head, then add in the features of the face. Next, add in shading to the face, hair, and clothing to add dimension to the drawing. Next, add in details to the face to make this look more realistic. Then, draw in trees and leaves for the background of the drawing and color them green and brown. After this, add in a light sheen...
How To: Draw SpiderMan
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Spiderman. First, draw the outline of Spiderman's body while hanging from a web up in the air. Then, use a darker line to draw over the original sketch of the body. Start to fill in details of the entire body and the face of the character. Next, fill in the small details of Spiderman. Draw the details down to what the bottom of the shoes on his suit look like. Make sure the face has all the right details, then add in lines to the web to make it look more...
How To: Draw a Pikachu Pokemon
In this video, we learn how to draw a Pikachu PokŽmon. First, you should have a picture of the character in front of you so you can better draw it. Start out by drawing the eyes and filling them in with marker. Next, draw in the rest of the face, including the nose and the mouth. After this, draw the ears at the top of the head, then connect in the middle to create the head shape. Draw the sides and bottom of the head, then draw the body. Add in circles for the cheeks, then continue to draw u...
How To: Draw a cartoon figure of a boy
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon figure of a boy. Start out by drawing a large circle for the head, then drawing the arms underneath and a circular body. next, draw the hair onto the boy, and add shoes, a shirt, and pants. Now, color the hair yellow, the body skin color, the shirt green, and the pants blue. Outline the drawing with black ink, then add on the facial features. Start with two circular eyes, a nose, and a small mouth that is a curved line. Add in more hair to the ...
How To: Draw a basic dragon
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a basic dragon. Start off by drawing the head of the dragon, then draw the neck and the rest of the body in a simple outline. Use circles throughout the body of the character to create a large body that looks realistic. Next, draw in details of the body of the character and the fur that is on the outside of it as well. Draw in the claws on the feet and the lines along the body to create a more realistic look. As you continue, erase any background lines a...
How To: Draw a Beautiful Unicorn
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a beautiful unicorn. Start by outlining the unicorn, using circles to show where the head and joints are. Draw long lines for the legs and the tail. Then, draw on the point for the head and start to add in the details of the body. As you continue, add the hair on the back of the unicorn and then shade all around the body. Add colors to the unicorn and then start to make the background. Show it in front of a purple and blue background with a large moon, g...
How To: Draw a person's face like a professional
Draw a persons face with this lesson by a professional artist. Start with a basic oval shape. Draw a light guideline through the middle of the face, then a cross line where the eyes might go. Then, draw a line for the nose and mouth. This will leave your drawling divided in three sections. Next, you begin the eyes. Draw oval shapes on the eye line. Then, draw the circles for the middle of the eyes. Then draw in the brows. Next, begin drawing the nose then the mouth. Now you're ready to draw t...
How To: Draw Lilo & Stitch
Begin by drawing an oval and attach two feathered shaped ears to head. Draw guidelines for the face. Draw the face and a marshmallow shaped torso. Add the legs and arms. Add the detail and start erasing the guidelines. Repeat the similar steps for Lilo. Once finished both characters, color them. Add a darker shade of the colors for shading. Outline the characters and add all the details. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy drawing on the computer and would like to learn how to dra...
How To: Draw a horse
In this video, we learn how to draw a horse. First, draw the outline of the horse's body. Start with a circle for the head and wispy lines for the rest of the body. Make large shapes that connect to see where the mass of the body will be. Next, draw in the head, tail, back, and legs of the horse. After you have the outline finished, erased the lines inside of the picture. Now, draw in details on the horse. Add in lines to show where the hair is, then draw in the nose and eyes to the face. Als...
How To: Draw Disney's Most Famous Cartoon Character — Mickey Mouse
On November 18, 1928, a star was born. His name: Mickey Mouse. Walt Disney's most famous character appeared before that date, but November 18 is known as Mickey Mouse Day because that's when he appeared in "Steamboat Willie," the first cartoon to feature synchronized sound. That short animated film is now in the public domain as of January 1, 2024.
How To: Draw a cartoon frog
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon frog. First, draw an oval fro the face with two small circles sticking up. After this, draw the outline for the legs, arms, and body. Then, draw on the eyes, nose, and a big smile. Make sure to make the toes on the bottom of the feet. After this, erase any background lines and start to add in some color. Use green and dark greens to shade the sides and middle areas on the frog. Then, add dots to the legs to give it some character. After this, c...
How To: Draw a sphere in 3D
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a sphere in 3D. First, draw a circle and a square around it with a light pencil. From here, you will use the side of the pencil to shade in the sides of the circle. Then, draw a half circle next to the circle to make it look like it's shadow. Shade that in and then add in more dark markings to the circle, leaving a small white area on the top of it. After this, draw in the outline of the circle and erase any stray lines. This will complete your sphere, e...
How To: Draw a cartoon puppy
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon puppy First, draw the oval head, followed by triangles for ears. next, draw the body underneath with four legs coming out of the bottom like the dog is sitting down. Add on a squiggly line for the tail next to the leg. Now, color the ears and back legs light brown, then add eyes, a nose, and a mouth onto the face. Draw a circle around the nose and mouth, then color in with lighter brown/tan color. Now, color the rest of the dog a darker shade o...
How To: Draw with basic shapes
In this Fine Art video tutorial you will learn how to draw with basic shapes and apply them. The four basic shapes are spheres, cubes, cylinders and cones. A sphere is a three dimensional circle. On paper it will look flat without shading. Make sure you practice all kinds of circles. A cube is a three dimensional square. You can make a basic cube by drawing two squares and then join the corners. Cylinders are tubes or pipes. Draw two ellipses and join them by lines. If you are just starting o...
How To: Draw Donald Duck
This video illustrate us how to draw Donald Duck. Here are the following steps: Step 1: First of all take sheet of paper, pencil and colors.
How To: Draw a violin
In this how to video, you will learn how to draw a violin. First, start off with the shape of the basic shape of the body. Next, draw the neck of the violin and the tuning pegs at the top. From here, you can draw the bridge, shoulder pad, and the F holes of the body. Next, fill in the outlines of the body. Color in the bridge and the neck with a black color. Now you can fill in the body with a brown color. Create highlights by selecting a lighter shade of brown and painting it at the right sp...
How To: Draw Pikachu in MS Paint
Have you ever wanted to draw Pikachu is MS paint? Well, this video will show you exactly how to do it! The eyes are first. Then, a great big grin. Next, the complicated contours of his face, followed by his long floppy ears. He adds a few details to the face, including the patches on his cheeks. Then, he adds his chubby little arms. He draws the squarish body and his feet. He adds a tail. Then, he does some touch-up work. Last, he starts on color, paying close to detail. He adds some shadows ...
How To: Draw a muscular male superhero body step by step
With all these superhero movies coming out - "Thor," "Superman," "Green Hornet," "Captain America," and the third installment of "Batman" - it's no wonder we have been fascinated with the buff and the brawny as of late. After all, if we're to be honest here, guys want to be them and girls want to date them.
How To: Draw a glass bottle
In this tutorial we learn how to draw a glass bottle. To start the bottle, you will draw the outline of the bottle starting with the cap to the base. After this, start to shade in the top and around the sides of the bottle. Small lines will create the effect of the bottle seeming to be transparent. After this, start to shade in around the sides of the bottle and on the bottom. Draw the inside lines and the other side as well so you can see that it is clear. Then, use the eraser to smear the c...
How To: Draw Sonic the Hedgehog with proper drawing technique
Sonic the hedgehog is the titular character of the media franchise of the same name which has spawned numerous games, animated movies, comics and TV series.
How To: Draw a scary demon mother
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a scary demon mother. Start off by drawing a circle for the face with huge sharp long teeth and small evil eyes. Add in details around the face to create a more realistic feel and creases in the eyes. Next, draw in the hair by using your pencil and just drawing in straight and straggly hair. After this, add in additional details to the eyes and the rest of the face, creating a nose and other features you want. After this, draw in lines on the bottom of t...
How To: Draw a cartoon brontosaurus
In this video, we learn how to draw a cartoon brontosaurus. First, draw a large hump that is a half circle, then draw a line on the other end of this. After this, draw a tail on the other end of the hump and then go down and draw the feet on the bottom. Continue going and draw up the neck and make a circle for the head. Draw in a large eye on the head and make a smile on it. Next, draw soft spikes on the back of the dinosaur and color it in if you prefer, then enjoy your cute drawing!
How To: Draw the King of Pop, Michael Jackson
In this video, we learn how to draw Michael Jackson. Start out by drawing the body shape, outlining the clothes first. Draw details on the pants and shirt, then add a hat on top, shading the face. Now, draw hands onto the drawing, along with shoes on the bottom. Next, add details to the hat and a tie to the shirt with a collar. After this, draw on a belt and shading and lines to the jacket and pants. Add shading underneath the hat to make it look as though the face is underneath, then when fi...
How To: Draw bubble letters
To draw bubble letters, draw elliptical shapes in place of straight lines in pencil, trace the outline in marker and erase erroneous pencil marks. Sketch out rounded and bubbly letters with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing.
How To: Draw a realistic face on your computer
This tutorial demonstrates for the budding digital artist how to draw a realistic face in Paint on their computer. The figure still has a bit of an amine / manga look about its eyes, but the other facial proportions are spot-on and sure to impress, especially when attached to a body.
How To: Draw a cartoon police officer or soldier
This video tutorial demonstrates how to draw a cartoon soldier or police officer. Begin with outline of an elongated face. Right above his nose, draw a small brim of his hat. Continue with the brim, adding the hat band and the top of the hat shaped somewhat like a bowl. In front of his face, draw his arm bent upward so his hand is appearing to salute. Add in shoulder patches. Next, draw his other arm bent in at his side. Add his belt buckle at the center of his waist. Now draw medals and acce...
How To: Draw a cartoon boys face in Adobe Photoshop
This video illustrates how to draw a cartoon boys face in Adobe Photoshop.Here are the following steps:
How To: Draw Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars
Seven easy basic art methods and steps to drawing Anakin Skywalker. The first 1-3 steps illustrates the basic drawing methods for the human head shape, and line placement for a basic human head. The fourth step illustrates basic drawing of the eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Step five illustrates the basic shading around the eyes, nose, ears and mouth. Step six illustrates how to add the shaping and styling of the hair and facial features. The final step illustrates how to shade the hair. It also...
How To: Draw the letter "G" as a block 3D letter
The instructor in this video is showing viewers how to make a Block G in 3D. The process involves drawing the initial capital G. Then a line is made as an outline around the top of the letter and another line is made the same way at the bottom of the letter, so it appears to have a G made with 3 lines. Then the whole G is colored in to make a solid block letter. At the top of the G, a parallel line is drawn and filled in to appear the top is 3D. Another parallel line is drawn at the bottom in...
How To: Draw Chilly Willy and graffiti characters
In this video cholowiz13 teaches you how to draw Chilly Willy. You start with a big circle for the head. Inside, draw two ovals and two smaller circles there. These will be the eyes. You then create another oval adjacent to that which will be the cheek. Draw a triangle facing outward, which will be the beak. Draw the body next and two flat feet at the bottom. One arm should be behind his back and the other extending, showing the letters you will draw. Also add a hat on top of his head and dra...
How To: Draw a Siberian Husky dog with Jan Brett
Celebrated and award-winning children's illustrator, Jan Brett, shows how to sketch a Siberian Husky dog. Learn how to draw a dog by following Jan's simple instructions that go from making easy shapes to the finished product. This video tutorial gives instructions simple enough for even children to follow along.
How To: Draw Pikachu from Pokemon
In this video we learn how to draw Pikachu from Pokemon. First, draw the ears and the top of the head. After this, create the sides of the head and color in the tops of the ears. Draw in circles for the eyes and then draw in the nose, cheeks, and smile. Continue on to draw the rest of the body and the details of the chin of the character. Add in the details for the side of the body and then add in shading and body lines wherever possible. When you are finished, share this with others and be a...
How To: Draw an owl
In this video, we learn how to draw an owl on a computer. First, draw a circle, then two small triangles on both sides of the top of the head. Next, draw two very large circles in the middle of the face, separated by an upside down triangle and two large triangles on either side of that. Next, add pupils to the eyes, and add a line in the beak. Outline the eyes, beak, and eyebrows after this. Color in the owl brown and light brown, then add small black lines to the sides to make it appear lik...
How To: Draw a star
Follow the guidelines outlined in this video to learn how to draw a star well. The first step is to draw a letter V upside down. Secondly move the paper clockwise and draw another V upside down connected to the previous V. Keep repeating this process of turning the paper, until you draw five V shapes, each one connecting to the next one. Finally, you should have drawn your star accurately.
How To: Start drawing things
In this video, we learn how to start drawing things. To get started with drawing, you have to have a passion for it and know what you want to draw. If you are going to draw with your computer, you will have to learn what all the different tools mean and you will have to learn how to use them. Make sure that when you are drawing, you use shading to your advantage. Start off drawing small things and use outlines to help you draw more precisely. Take your time when you draw and use different tou...
How To: Draw a cartoon ladybug
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon ladybug. Start out by drawing a circle, then draw a line down the middle. Next, draw and color in some dots all over the circle. After this, make a head by making a half of a circle over the straight line. Now, add antennas to the head and color in the head. You can also add in legs to the ladybug if you prefer, or keep them off. When you are done with this, you will have a cute ladybug in just a few minutes. This is a very easy picture for kid...
How To: Draw a back view of a nude woman
Learn how to draw from a professional artist! This drawing video tutorial will teach you how to draw a back view of a nude woman. This drawing demonstration will help you in the art of sketching and drawing naked women for your art projects. This is the Reilly technique for a back nude pose.