Hot Drawing & Illustration How-Tos
How To: Draw a female anime or manga school girl
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a female anime or manga school girl. Start out by drawing the outline of the character, then drawing in the details along the middle and the body of the character. Use circles inside the body to create a references as to where the body joints would be. Then, draw in clothing on the body and add a sword in the hands of the girl. After this, draw in additional details to the drawing and then focus on the face. Draw in the facial details, then add the hair ...
How To: Draw Captain America in an action pose
In this video, we learn how to draw Captain America in an action pose. Start out by drawing the torso, then the rib cage and pecks. Continue to draw the outline and small details of the rest of the body. Draw in arms gong out of the body so that they are spread apart, then draw in the head. Draw in lines for where the muscles are, then start to draw in the mouth, nose, lips, eyes, and other facial features. Once you do this, start to add in even more details of the outfit that the body has on...
How To: Draw Kagome Higurashi from InuYasha
In this video, we learn how to draw Kagome Higurashi. Start with drawing the head and the reference lines for the face. Draw in the eyes slightly to the left, then draw in the rest of the details of the face. Make sure the eyes are wide and bright, and there are eyelashes on the sides of the eyes. Next, draw in a nose and a mouth, then an ear on the right hand side of the face. Draw in bangs and the rest of the hair for the character. Make sure there is a long neck with shoulders draw in as w...
How To: Draw shadows in manga
In this video, we learn how to draw shadows in manga. When you are drawing shadows, you want to think in 3D. When you show the lights and shadowing, it's like you are drawing something you see a photo of instead of just a drawing on a piece of paper. Draw the shadows where you want the position of the light to be opposite of. If the shadow is on one side of the face, this would mean that the source of light is coming from the opposite side of the face. Use real pictures to figure out how to s...
How To: Draw a manga cute emo girl
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a manga cute emo girl. Start out by drawing the outline of the body, then add in the surrounding details. After this, use a darker marker to draw in the outline and the rest of the details inside the character. Make sure to draw in hair and all of the facial features to make her look feminine. Draw down the rest of the body, giving her a woman's shape and cleavage. Also make sure to draw on a pleated skirt and a tank top. Draw on the legs and feet, with ...
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 Gaara anime character from Naruto
In this video, we learn how to draw Gaara. Start off by drawing the head of the character, then creating your reference lines. Next, you will draw the neck and then create circles for where the shoulders are at. Now, draw around these to create the outline for the entire body. Next, draw in the details of the upper body, using lines to show where the pecks are and then draw in the outfit that Gaara is wearing. Next, draw in the chin and the jaw bone, then the ears and all the facial features....
How To: Draw a manga girl
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a manga girl. Start out with a pen on a piece of paper and draw the eyebrows in the upper middle part of the paper. Color the brows in, then draw in the eyes, along with their creases and the bottom of them. Next, you will draw in around the face and add in the point for the chin. Add in the details for the face, making sure to draw in the eyelashes. When finished with the features, draw bangs on the front of the face, then draw hair all around the sides...
How To: Draw a cartoon dog on the computer with Photoshop CS
We love doggies. They're cute, cuddly, loyal...and did we mention cute? If you love your fluffy canine, what better way to pay tribute to this love than by immortalizing your pup on paper?
How To: Draw Misty from Pokemon
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Misty from PokŽmon. Start by drawing the basic shape of the head, a circle with lines inside of it to use as reference lines. After this, draw on ears to the side of the face and then draw in the cheeks. Now, draw a stick figure for the body and then draw in circles to create the other lines for the body. Then, draw the back of the neck and start to fill in details. Erase any background lines as you continue to draw. Make sure to add in details and facia...
How To: Draw Maplestory Bigfoot
In this video, we learn how to draw Maplestory Bigfoot. Start out by drawing the outline of the character, then start to draw on the details. Once you have finished the outline of the entire character, start to use a darker pencil or pen to make it darker. Add in shading on different parts to make it look 3D, then add in lines to make the character look more realistic. Add as many details as you would like, then when you are finished you can color in the picture as you would like. You can rep...
How To: Draw a dragon in profile
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a dragon in profile. Start with a pencil on a white piece of paper and draw out the outline of the profile for the dragon. After this, start to add in the details for the side of the face, this includes the horns, teeth, nostrils, and scales for the dragon. Work your way into the middle of the dragon, drawing in different details, including the eyes and the mouth. Continue to shade and add different lines to the dragon, then finish it off with a horn or ...
How To: Draw a teenage manga boy
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a teenage manga boy. Start off with the outline of the boy in a light blue pencil. Next, take a dark pencil and draw over the outline, adding in details and clothing to him. Draw in the features of the face and add in short spiky hair on his head. Then, draw in the details of the clothing, making sure to add in lines to make the folds in the clothes. Next, continue to draw in the rest of the boy, then finish with the feet and pants. When you are done, sh...
How To: Draw two characters kissing using Adobe Photoshop
Draw characters interacting with each other using Adobe Photoshop. This tutorial shows you how to draw two lovers kissing. Start with a basic line sketch to get your proportions correct, and then flesh out both characters as they embrace each other.
How To: Draw a pencil sketch of pop superstar Lady Gaga
Instructions for meat dress not included. This tutorial shows you how to start with a blank piece of paper and end up with a sketch of Lady GaGa. Draw along, and create your own image of the pop and costume sensation!
How To: Draw a girl's face in the anime style
Start drawing anime girls! This tutorial is for artists who are new to drawing, or new to anime drawing, and shows you how to start with just a pencil and blank piece of paper to start drawing a girl's face in the anime or manga style.
How To: Draw clean and sharp pencil lines when you sketch
This tutorial goes over a few tips and techniques which will help you draw clean and sharp pencil lines. The most important thing is to hold your pencil correctly, and then you're taught a few drills to practice to improve your drawing.
How To: Draw a pencil sketch of King Leonidas of Sparta from the movie "300"
Replicate King Leonidas from the hit movie '300'. This tutorial shows you an easy to follow along with, step by step guide to drawing a pencil sketch from the film. Once you're done, you can shade it, or ink and add your own color!
How To: Draw a simple giraffe (jirafa)
Capture the beauty of the largest land-living animals, the giraffe, in a simple drawing. You needn't be an experienced artist to sketch this giraffe, it's easy enough for anyone. If you want, try expanding upon this ungulate mammal drawing of the giraffe, make it more detailed, illustrate it with its well-known colors. "Jirafa" is the Spanish translation of giraffe.
How To: Draw a simple bull (toro)
If you're looking for an easy way to draw a bull, you've hit the bull's-eye in this drawing tutorial. So, if you've been having trouble drawing this mighty land beast, take the bull by the horns and start sketching! See the illustration process, which outlines an easy male cattle art piece. "Toro" is the Spanish translation of bull.
How To: Draw a simple cow (vaca)
Don't have a cow! Actually, do have a cow, or more specifically, draw a cow. This video illustrates the simple process of drawing a cow. Cattle are fairly easy to outline, so if you're not a great artist, don't worry, it's easy! "Vaca" is the Spanish translation of cow.
How To: Draw and color a simple rooster or cock (gallo)
Most would (unfortunately) picture Vincent Gallo when "gallo" is spoken aloud. But it's actually a Spanish word, which translates to rooster, and even cock, which just happens to bring up connotations of the swollen controversy over Gallo's film "The Brown Bunny".
How To: Draw a simple eagle (águila)
Learn to draw the mighty bird of prey, the eagle. Eagles tend to frequent national symbols like the "Coat of Arms", for countries like Egypt, Mexico, Germany, Austria, Russia and Armenia. It's more famous as The Great Seal of the United States. So, eagles seem to be one of the most influential birds in the world, so why wouldn't you want to learn how to draw it? This how-to illustrates the step-by-step details to drawing an eagle, "Águila" is the Spanish translation of eagle.
How To: Draw a simple swordfish (pez espada)
With a few quick swipes of your sword, er… pencil, you could easily replicate this simple drawing of a swordfish. This gamefish has a streamlined body and a long flattened swordlike snout, that's sure to capture anybody's attention. Watch this video to see the illustration process of the swordfish. "Pez espada" is the Spanish translation of swordfish.
HowTo: Draw With a Bicycle
Joseph L. Griffiths, an Australian artist who resides in Paris, has created a DIY bicycle-powered drawing machine. I'd like to see a video of the piece in action.
How To: Draw a simple dove (paloma) bird
It doesn't matter whether you're a dove fan or a pigeon fan, this video tutorial will show you how to draw both! Well, that mostly is because "dove" and "pigeon" are used interchangeably, with most variations caused by size (pigeons = big; doves = small). This drawing guide illustrates the step-by-step details to drawing a pigeon/dove. "Paloma" is the Spanish translation of dove (or pigeon).
How To: Draw a simple brontosaurus (brontosaurio) dinosaur
Enter the Jurassic Period with this drawing tutorial on the dinosaur commonly referred to as the brontosaurus (or just brontosaur). It's actual genus is called apatosaurus, which is a sauropod dinosaur, one of the largest land animals ever! This how-to illustrates the step-by-step details to drawing the mighty brontosaurus. "Brontosaurio" is the Spanish translation of brontosaurus.
How To: Draw a simple and colorful clownfish (pez payaso)
Capture the charisma of the clown and the charm of a marine fish into a masterpiece called the clownfish! Actually, the clownfish is as real as they come, with bold vertical stripes and bright coloration, and are sometimes referred to as anemone fish, because they live in close proximity to anemones. This video illustrates the step-by-step details to drawing a clownfish. "Pez payaso" is the Spanish translation of clownfish.
How To: Draw a simple dolphin (delfín)
Watch this video guide that shows you the steps to drawing your very own Flipper-like friend— the dolphin. It's a very easy drawing to accomplish, and the video illustrates, step-by-step, the process of creating a dolphin portrait. It's a simple one, so grab you cocktail napkin and pencil. "Delfín" is the Spanish translation of dolphin.
How To: Draw a simple shark (tiburón)
Master the skill of marine fish by learning how to draw a shark. This is a very easy drawing that anybody can do, in which you'll see how to draw the shark's body, dorsal fin, tail and pectoral fins. This is a very easy, step-by-step illustration of the aquatic beast that terrorizes the waters. "Tiburón" is the Spanish translation of shark.
How To: Draw and color a simple tiger (tigre)
Try your hands at drawing this ferocious cat— the tiger. If you haven't any artistic skills, you can still draw this simple tiger. This video illustrates the step-by-step details to drawing and coloring a Panthera tigris. "Tigre" is the Spanish translation of tiger.
How To: Draw a simple rose (rosa) flower
Forget buying your sweetheart a rose, show her that you really care by spending some time drawing a simple, yet elegant rose yourself. Nothing says "I love you" more than a handmade gift, and this rose drawing is perfect if you're not much of an artist. It's really easy to sketch out. "Rosa" is the Spanish translation of rose.
How To: Draw a simple horse (caballo)
Capture the striking beauty of the horse in a simple artistic drawing. This video guide illustrates the step-by-step details to drawing a horse, so if you've never been able to before, this is where you should start. It's really simple. Add a horn on top and you've got yourself a unicorn! "Caballo" is the Spanish translation of horse.
How To: Draw a simple frog (rana)
Just because a frog is small, doesn't mean it's easy to draw, unless you follow along to this video guide, which illustrates the step-by-step details to drawing a simple frog. Complete this frog drawing in not time! "Rana" is the Spanish translation of frog.
How To: Draw a wolf (lobo) howling at the moon
Wolves are amazing creatures, especially when they're howling at the moon. Capture this powerful and elegant prowess of the wolf in a drawing. You can learn the step-by-step details to drawing a wolf howling into the moonlight in this drawing guide. "Lobo" is the Spanish translation of wolf.
How To: Draw a simple Japanese-style dragon (dragón)
If you like the dragon art in Japanese and Chinese culture, then you know the intricateness of the artwork. But you can make your own simplified version at home with some paper and a pen. This video will show you the step-by-step details to drawing a Japanese-style dragon. "Dragón" is the Spanish translation of dragon.
How To: Draw a house like an architect's blueprint
Design your dream home! Starting from the basic idea of a house, this series of videos shows you how to draw the layout of a house as if you were an architect. Draw walls, windows, doors and large furniture to make sure you've gotten all your details correct.
How To: Use light and shadow when trying to replicate a pencil drawing in Photoshop
Starting with a basic line drawing, this tutorial shows you how you make a project in Adobe Photoshop that looks like it was drawn with a pencil. Then the tutorial goes into how you can use a few techniques to play with the lighting in your figure for maximum effect.
How To: Draw a simple pencil sketch of a knife
Drawing a pencil sketch of a knife or other bladed weapon is not incredibly difficult for the artist. Watch in this video as the artist draw a basic knife, and then demonstrate several variations, including a curved blade, you can use for your own artwork.
How To: Color a drawing using the washable Crayola Supertips markers
The Crayola washable supertip markers are an ideal tool for any artist, young or old, who wants to bring sharply defined, bright color to their drawings. This video demonstrates how to color simple line drawings using these basic markers.