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How To: Draw graffiti in pencil
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw graffiti in pencil. Start out with a white piece of paper and a pencil. Then, draw your character's face, adding in the details of the face and the features of the face. Underneath this, shape out your letters that you want to write out. Cross the letters together, and make sure they are all touching each other. Shade in the areas next to the letters and add in lines and darker edges to the sides of them as well. Add in black in between each of the lette...
How To: Start a drawing with an outline
In this tutorial, we learn how to start a drawing with an outline. For your outline, you can use a grid system which will make your drawing easier and more precise. It will also make positioning a lot easier so everything is proportioned. From here, you can start to draw in the outline of what you are drawing. You can make your own grid by using a ruler if you would like to. Once you have finished the outline for your drawing, you can start to add in details using the grids as well. This will...
How To: Draw an anime eye step by step
In this video, we learn how to draw an anime eye step by step. Start out by drawing the outline of the eye. Then, fill in the eye with details and create shadows as well. From here, you will add in further details, including the shading and lines that make it look more realistic. Make sure you draw in the creases for the top and the bottom of the eye as well as the lashes on the top and the bottom. Draw in the details on the inner corner of the eye and add a white spot to make the eye appear ...
How To: Draw a wolf with basic guide lines
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a wolf with basic guidelines. First, draw in circles from where the main sections of the wolf is. Now, draw a line connecting all of these and draw in the details of the face. Now, draw the back legs starting with the front leg and then the back leg. After this, draw in the stomach and the main part of the body. Erase the circles and background lines, then draw in the hair of the wolf and the stomach. Create a tail on the back, then add in the ears and t...
How To: Draw super-simple trees
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw super-simple trees. Start out with a pencil and piece of white paper. Draw a straight line for the trunk of the tree. After this, draw the branches coming off of the tree in diagonal lines. From here, draw smaller lines coming off of those to make more branches. Draw in a smaller tree next to the larger one and you will have created a very simple tree! You can add more detail to this by drawing on leaves and grass at the base, but this is the most simple...
How To: Draw Kirby with hair, eyes, and shades
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Kirby with hair, eyes, and shades. First, draw the outline of the character and add in the basic shapes for the features on the face. Now, draw in the hair on the top of the head and connect it with the rest of the head. Next, draw the bangs around the eyes and shade in the hair on the head to make it look more like the actual character. Use the side of the pencil to get a better shade out of it. Then, shade the body of the character and darken the bangs...
How To: Draw a fairly realistic eye
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a fairly realistic eye. Start with a pen and draw a wispy line for the eye, like a football shape. Then, you will draw the pupil inside the eyes and the ring around it. Draw in lines around the pupil and the eye to show where the colors and shades of the eye come into play. Then, shade in the entire eye lightly. From here, darken up the upper lash and create a create on the eye. Then, make the eyelid crease on the bottom of the eye and add in the inner c...
How To: Draw a realistic mouth, nose, and eyes
In this video, we learn how to draw a realistic mouth, nose, and eyes. Start out by drawing the outside shape of the eye, then draw in the details inside the eye. After this, shade in the pupil and add a white circle to make the eye look glossy. From here, add in the eyebrows and add darkness and lines to make it look more realistic. For the mouth, you will first draw the outline of the lips, then draw the teeth on the inside followed by additional details. Make the teeth different shapes and...
How To: Draw with basic concepts and techniques
In this video, we learn how to draw with basic concepts and techniques. To shade with different pencils, you will start out by doing a light touch on the pencil and then push down harder to create a darker shade. Use different pencils to get long and wider lines from the shading. A 4B and a 6B pencil will have lines that look the same, but they are different in the way they apply graphite to the paper. Practice using all of your pencils to get an idea of how they write, then you can choose wh...
How To: Draw a realistic portrait
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a realistic portrait. Using a pencil, you will first draw the out line of the face. After this, add in the details and bold lines to the eye. From here, you will add in the details and shading to the rest of the face. Use your eraser to create smooth lines and white lines to make the features look glossy. Draw in a white line on the bridge of the nose to make it look more realistic. Also make sure to add in lines that are on the face as well as hair that...
How To: Draw realistic lips and teeth
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw realistic lips and teeth. First, draw on your outline for the lips and teeth, using a light pencil. Try your best to get it as natural looking as possible. Now, draw in the shadows and the mid-tones for the lips. Also add in reflective lights and draw in the teeth. Add in details to the teeth and use darker lines to separate them. Use dark creases to form the lips and then continue to add in additional details. When you're finished, darken around the mou...
How To: Draw wolf paws
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw wolf paws. First, draw a rectangle on the paper and then draw in curves inside the rectangle that will give you a base for the paw's features. After this, draw two lines coming up from the paw and then draw claws on the bottom of the paw. After this, erase the sides of the rectangles. Start to add in additional lines for the claws on the paws and then add in details for the knuckles. To finish, draw in lines for the hairs and then finish off the paw with...
How To: Draw the iris of an eye
In this video we learn how to draw the iris of an eye. First, draw the outline of the eye and then draw the first layer of crosshatch on the eye. This is just diagonal lines overlapping each other. For the next step get out your 3B or 2B pencil and go over the first layer that you just made matching the tones of your reference image. Then, add in the darkness for the pencil making it completely black. Leave a square on the upper corner of the eye that is white to create a glare. Then, add in ...
How To: Draw a Formula 1 Ferrari F60
In this video, we learn how to draw a Formula 1 Ferrari F60. Start out by drawing of the car, then start to shade it in. Shade in the wheels and then the rest of the vehicle with a lighter pencil. After this, use the eraser to erase different parts of the car to make it look more realistic. Draw in darker lines with the pencil to make it more shaded. Then, add in shading on the bottom of the car and continue to darken the care until it's completely filled in. Add in writing on the wheels and ...
How To: Draw an expensive 2-door Lamborghini Gallardo sports car
The Lamborghini Gallardo is a sports car that most auto enthusiasts can only dream about, and with its cost at over $200,000, it's literally a "dream car". But you can get one step closer to reality with this realistic and artistic drawing of the Gallardo sports car. Maybe you can sell your masterpiece sketch for $200K and finally get behind the wheels of this 2-doored beast. Follow along with Merrill K to replicate this Lamborghini model on paper. Pause the video when needed.
How To: Create an artistic portrait drawing of Tupac Shakur (aka 2Pac or Makaveli)
Everyone remembers the day Tupac Shakur sadly passed away at the hands of gunfire, but his memory and music live on, and so does his ruggedly handsome look, which you can recreate in a 2Pac portrait. Merrill K shows you how he draws Makaveli in this drawing tutorial, so grab your art supplies and follow along. Pause the video when needed.
How To: Draw the human skull in frontal view
Halloween is the holiday of goblins, ghouls and witchcraft, and also death. So, what better way to celebrate the spooky season than with a skeleton drawing? More specifically, a human skull? Merrill K has you covered with this drawing tutorial. He'll show you the trick to sketching out a human skull (frontal view) in step-by-step instructions. Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at the screen every few seconds while you are drawing.
How To: Create a home made scratch drawing board for kids
An entertaining way of inspiring creativity and also doing something far beyond the norm with just coloring on white paper is creating a scratch drawing board. Basically it is initially black, and then when you scratch it with a pen, or other small, pointy object, it creates a multitude of colors as your lines, allowing you to create fantastic images with that much more creativity! In this video you will learn how to create your own scratch drawing board step-by-step!
How To: Add curves to drawings of overweight or voluptuous women
Slender women tend to be slender in the same ways, but overweight or curvy women tend to carry their extra weight in different places on the body. This tutorial shows you a few techniques for drawing extra curvy and voluptuous women.
How To: Draw Little Sack Dude from the video game Little Big Planet
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Little Sack Dude. Start out by drawing the outline of the body for the character. After this, draw on the limbs and then add in the details of the face. Once finished, draw in the details of the clothing, then the hands on the character as well. Draw in additional details along the feet and arms, then shade the entire character with the pencil. Once you do this, darken the eyes with the pencils to make them black and then darken the parts of the details ...
How To: Draw Orochimaru from Naruto
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Orochimaru. Start with drawing a circle for the head, then draw lines crossing the circle to use as a measurement of where the features of the face will be. After this, draw in the eyes, nose, nostrils, mouth, and eyebrows. Next, draw in the neck and the shoulders for the body. Once finished with this, draw in the hair surrounding the face, then erase the back lines from the drawing because you won't need them any longer. To finish, add in details to the...
How To: Draw manga bodies
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw manga bodies. Start out by drawing circles for the body. These circles will start at the head, then go to the shoulders, arms, stomach, hips, knees, and ankles. After you do this, draw lines to connect them all together and make out the basic shape of the body. Now star to use a bolder line to create the realistic outline of the body. When you're finished with this, you will be able to do the fun part. You can fill in these spaces with color and lines to...
How To: Draw Sango and Kilala characters from InuYasha
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Sango and Kilala. Start out by drawing a circle and reference lines for the head, then draw a stick for the body and draw a half circle going off the bottom of the page. Then, draw circles on the upper body to create the hands and draw fingers coming off of those. Now, draw in the neck and the clothing that is on the character. Erase the background lines, then all in the features of the face and the hair around the head. Also make sure to draw on the ear...
How To: Draw Electivire from Pokemon
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Electivire from PokŽmon. Start out with a very sharp pencil and lightly draw the outline of the body of the character. After this, use a firmer hand to draw a darker line on the outline of the body, then start to add in details of the face and the rest of the character. Next, draw the details on the body to give it more of a personality and make it look more realistic. Continue to draw on the rest of the body parts, using lines and shading where appropri...
How To: Draw Karin from Naruto
In this video, we learn how to draw Karin. First, start drawing a circle and then add the eye line to help you place the eye. After this, draw in a triangle at the bottom of the circle as a reference to where the chin will go. Then, draw in a line for the body, then circles for the body and shoulders. After this, draw in the neck and then draw the rest of the body. Now, draw in the hair and the details of the face. Once you have finished this, erase the background lines from the face and then...
How To: Draw Tenten from Naruto
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Tenten. To start this character, draw a light circle along with lines in the middle for reference points. Use a bolder line to draw the chin and then the eyes, nose, and mouth. also make sure to draw in slight eyelashes and eyebrows above the eyes. After this, draw a line around the head and erase the background lines. Draw ears on the top and then start to fill in the hair for the bangs on the front of the face. Finish this off with a headbands, then dr...
How To: Draw a horse step-by-step
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a horse step-by-step. First, you will want to draw the face of the horse. You can use intersecting lines in the face so you place the features of the face equally apart. After this, draw the outline for the body of the horse. Once you have this perfected, you can start to add in the hair for the horse. Next, draw in the details of the body and draw the shoes on the bottom of the horses feet. Draw in the tail, then add in shading and other lines to make i...
How To: Draw a sportscar
In this video, we learn how to draw a sports car. Start out by drawing the wheels and the base of the car. After this, draw the rest of the body of the car and the windows. Then, add in the wheels, tail lights, and the rest of the details of the vehicle. Once you have finished this, add in shading and lines to create a more defined vehicle. Continue to draw using this same method, drawing different types of cars and vehicles that you like. Make sure to look at a picture of different cars as y...
How To: Draw a manga girl
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a manga girl. Start off by drawing the outline of the body, starting with the head. After this, draw the neck and shoulders, leading down to the rest of the body. Make sure to give the character feminine curves as you are drawing. Then, add in the features of the face and then give her bangs and short spiky hair. Next, draw a long sleeved shirt on her, that has wide shoulders on it. Continue to draw, making sure to add on lines to show contours where the...
How To: Draw Pokemon heads
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw PokŽmon heads. Start out by drawing a circle for the head, then drawing intersecting lines in it to create a reference point for the features of the face. Next, draw the ears coming out of the head and then draw the eyes, nose, and mouth. Once finished, you will need to fill in the eyes so they have the correct look, then add in further details along the face. Make sure to add lines to the edge of the head to make it look like it has fur, then add in any...
How To: Draw manga basics
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw manga basics. First, you will draw a circle for the head, then make a point at the bottom for the chin. After this, draw in lines on the face so you can reference where the eyes, nose, and mouth will be. Then, you will need to decide what expression you're going to use. Once you have decided, you will need to draw in the eyes, creases of the eyes, and eyebrows. Then, you will draw in the nose and the mouth. The female eyes look different from the male's,...
How To: Draw wavy manga hair
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw wavy manga hair. Start off with your manga face shot and then grab a pencil. Draw in strands of hair on the forehead and create bangs across to the eyebrows. After this, draw down hair on the head going down around the ears and throughout the rest of the head. Use a light touch of the pencil to create most of the strands coming from the root of the head, then use a darker line to create different types of strands. When finished, add in additional details...
How To: Draw manga faces 3/4 view tilted down
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw manga faces 3/4 view tilted down. You will start with a circle for the head, but you will make the chin go off to the side slightly. Next, you will draw a horizontal and vertical intersecting line off to the side of the face where the chin is. Next, draw in the circles for the eyes, then draw in the brow line. The brow line should be lower than normal. Once you have all the guidelines set up, add in the ear and start to draw in the details of the face. W...
How To: Draw Karin 2 from Chibi Vampire
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Karin 2. Start out with a circle for the head, then draw in your reference line so you can align the different features of the face. After this, draw in circles where the joints of the body would be for the upper body, then draw around this using bold lines. Once you are finished with this, draw in the rest of the arms and create clothing on the body as well. Next, you will need to draw in the features of the eyes as you would like, then add in the detai...
How To: Draw a dragon head
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a dragon head. Start out by drawing the outline of the dragon head, giving it a pointed head and a large neck. Then, draw in flames coming from the mouth and large sharp teeth on the inside of the mouth. Draw in eyes, scales, and additional details around the entire area of the dragon. After this, you will be able to add in spikes on the back of the dragon as coming from the head down to the neck. Add in horns to the dragon, then shade in areas and add l...
How To: Draw a man's face in profile
In this video, we learn how to draw a man's face in profile. With a Sharpie marker, first draw the bump to show the forehead of the face, then the bump for the nose. After this, draw the upper lip, then the bottom lip. Draw in a crease around the mouth the make the shape of the lips. After this, draw in the chin to the specifications you would like. After this, draw in the detail of the eye and the eyebrow around the area of the forehead. Next, draw in the nostril of the nose and then a creas...
How To: Draw the Black Queen of Chess
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw the Black Queen of Chess. First, you will need to draw the outline of the character using a light pencil on paint or another drawing program on your computer. After this, use a dark blue pencil to draw the outline of the body on darker and to make it more detailed. Next, add in the details to the drawing all over the entire body. Make sure to draw on the clothes after you do this. Once finished, you will need to draw on the facial features and the hair, ...
How To: Draw Itachi from Naruto
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Itachi. First, draw your reference lines on the head so you know where to place the features of the face. Draw in the eyes, adjusting them so they are more towards the left of the face than the right. After this, draw in the bridge of the nose and the nose, as well as features of the cheeks. Next, draw in the nostrils and the mouth, as well as eyebrows and creases around the eyes. After this, draw in ears on the side of the head, then start to draw in th...
How To: Draw Rukia from the manga series Bleach
In this video, we learn how to draw Rukia. Start out by drawing a circle with a triangle shape at the bottom. Then, draw reference lines in the face to measure where the features of the face are going to be. After this, start to draw in the details of the face. Draw the eyes, mouth, nose, eyebrows, and any other details you need. Make sure the eyes match the original character and leave white for the pupils to show. Draw in the hair to finish up the drawing, making sure to draw the eyebrows a...
How To: Draw Dialga from Pokemon
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Dialga. Using a pencil on a white piece of paper, use a light touch to create the outline of Dialga. After this, draw in the small details on the inside of the body. Use shading and lines to make it look just like the real character. Continue to draw down the entire body until you reach the feet. Make sure to draw the spikes on the side and add in the proper lines to make it look like the real character. Add in more details if you would like, then save t...